Ticket Scams: Avoid ’em!
You've found a great deal on some football or concert tickets. It's a steal! But that tiny voice in your head says 'wow this is too good to be true'. Sorry to say, but it probably is.
Moral of this story, t...
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...
Award Notification Letter
Scam Alert! Award Notifications
You've won $2,000,000!!!!
That title! Those words! Oh, how we wish it were true. Who wouldn't love to win that much money!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but, it...
Computer Tech Support Scam Alert
A scam is sweeping through the telephone waves around the world. It's been around for a while, but has gained steam as of late.
Usually it goes like this:
You get a phone call from a person claiming that th...
5 Ways to Stay Safe When Doing Online Banking
Originally posted on Clark.com
The vast majority of Americans are now doing online banking, which means keeping your transactions safe is more important than ever.
Make your online banking experience safer
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How to Know if your Eye Doctor is Breaking the Law (and costing you a lot of extra money)
Originally posted by Mike Timmermann for Rare
Getting a glasses or contact lens prescription soon? Eye doctors could be breaking the law when it comes to your prescription – and patients might not have the s...
9 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud
Originally posted by LaToya Irby in About.com
How to Keep Credit Card Fraud From Happening to You
Your credit card information is always at risk for theft. You can avoid credit card fraud by taking steps to k...
Theranos is sued for inaccurate blood tests and false marketing
Originally posted by Sara Ashley O'Brien in CNN Money
Theranos is starting to face heat from consumers.
The startup has now been hit with two lawsuits. The latest was filed on Thursday on behalf of a man name...
Feds: Mail fraud schemes scammed seniors
Originally posted by Kevin McCoy, USA TODAY
U.S. and Dutch authorities have moved to halt alleged international mail fraud schemes suspected of bilking millions of dollars from elderly and vulnerable victims i...
Tips to avoid fraud during your summer getaway
Originally posted on FOX61
Before the internet came of age, getaway preparation use to be simple: suspend mail and newspaper delivery, make sure the water is turned off and keep a few lights on so that it ap...