How she got played for $32,000.00
The Fox 9 Investigators reveal that social engineering is the reason many people fall for scams online.
(KMSP) - If you ever wondered how someone can fall for a scam on the internet, blame social engineering...
AirBNB Scam
You find an amazing rental on AirBNB.com that you're about to book. Suddenly you get an email from the host and you begin exchanging information regarding the rental via email. The host emails you with directio...
Hi, you just called me?
Yesterday 11 people called me and each conversation started with this: "Hi, you just called me?". The problem is, I didn't call any one of those people.
A few of the people I spoke to said that they rece...
Back To School SCAM ALERT
Millions of mothers are crying tears of joy, ehhem, I mean sorrow, now that their children are going back to school. Back to school means getting your children clothes, supplies, and more. It is a time of mixed...
$5 Designer Jeans? Sign me up! (or not)
Scrolling down Facebook you see an ad for an amazing pair of jeans or sneakers. YES! Look at the price! Designer clothing for only $10. How unbelievable that you can score such a sweet deal!
You know where ...
Scambook gets fraudulent website shut down!
"James" came to Scambook looking for help.
James lost over $1,300 when he purchased merchandise from what seemed to be a legitimate website, bikepart-store.com. James never received his purchase nor did he g...
60% of student loan borrowers have seen scams
Originally posted by Jillian Berman on Marketwatch.com
If you’ve ever received a phone call, Facebook ad, Twitter notification or brochure in the mail offering help with student loans that seems too good to ...
Telephone Solicitors BE GONE
After slaving over the stove to cook dinner for your family, you sit down to enjoy the meal.
Then...the phone rings.
Must be important, right?
You pick up the phone and it's a recorded voice. Ugh, anoth...
10 Ways to Tell You Are Shopping on a Fake Website
We get a lot of fake web store complaints here at Scambook. Learn how to protect yourself from shady websites.
10. The URL is suspect
Looking to cop from such illustrious outlets like "givenchy-gear-for-l...
Scam Alert: Scammers Now Targeting Pokémon Go Players
Originally posted by Elizabeth Garcia on WHNT News
Pokémon GO is in full swing and so are scammers.
Nationwide reports warn of a phishing scam related to this newest craze. If you receive an email or text...
Woman spends 2.5 years in Argentinian prison after falling victim to romance scam
Trusting your gut, rather than your heart, goes a long way in the world of online dating.
Originally posted by David Bisson on GrahamCluley.com
A New Zealand woman spent two and a half years in prison aft...
Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested
Ever received an email claiming that some millionaire in Africa is sending you money? These are the most famous internet scams of all time.
Originally posted on BBC News
A Nigerian behind thousands of onl...