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      Work From Home Scam: Identity Thieves Promise Jobs with Google or Facebook to Steal Credit Card Info

      Christina Newhall
      October 16, 2013
      Article, Scam Alerts, Work at Home Programs
      4
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    • Free Vacation: Too good to be true

      Team Scambook
      August 25, 2017
    • Scam! Certified Letters are bogus!

      Team Scambook
      March 11, 2017
    • Seniors Targeted in Scam

      Team Scambook
      February 22, 2017
    • Did you just have a package shipped to your home?

      Team Scambook
      December 14, 2016
    • Amazon Christmas email…think twice!

      Team Scambook
      December 9, 2016
    • Fake apps: before you download that…

      Team Scambook
      December 2, 2016
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      Bargain Hunting for Beginners: 10 Things You Should Always Haggle For

      Leah
      May 20, 2013
      Article, Consumer, Financial Services, General Consumer
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    • How’d you get hacked?

      Team Scambook
      November 29, 2016
    • How to detect a fraudulent website

      Team Scambook
      September 22, 2016
    • Top 3 scamming websites this month!

      Team Scambook
      September 21, 2016
    • Ticket Scams: Avoid ’em!

      Admin
      September 7, 2016
    • 10 Ways to Tell You Are Shopping on a Fake Website

      Admin
      August 11, 2016
    • Scam Alert: Scammers Now Targeting Pokémon Go Players

      Admin
      August 9, 2016
  • Money
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      Government Grants Scams?

      Team Scambook
      July 11, 2013
      Article, Financial Services, Listing Fraud, Money
      13
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    • 5 Ways To Make Money At Home

      Team Scambook
      January 12, 2017
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    • Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested

      Admin
      August 2, 2016
    • 5 Ways to Stay Safe When Doing Online Banking

      Admin
      June 24, 2016
    • 9 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

      Admin
      June 20, 2016
    • Feds: Mail fraud schemes scammed seniors

      Admin
      June 15, 2016
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      What The PayPal Policy Update Means To You: Take Action By Dec 1st

      Stan Park
      October 29, 2014
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  • Technology
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      Are You Sure You're Safe? 8 Startling New Hacking Threats in Your Everyday Life

      Sean O'Connor
      August 7, 2013
      Article, Featured, General Consumer, Technology
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      Admin
      August 11, 2016
    • Computer Tech Support Scam Alert

      Admin
      July 1, 2016
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      Admin
      June 24, 2016
    • 9 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

      Admin
      June 20, 2016
    • Theranos is sued for inaccurate blood tests and false marketing

      Admin
      June 17, 2016
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      Fake Angry Birds Game Is A Dangerous Imposter

      Stan Park
      December 6, 2014
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      How to Avoid Fake Jobs on Craigslist, LinkedIn, and Careerbuilder

      Miranda Perry
      August 20, 2014
      Article, Craigslist, Featured, General Consumer, Lifestyle, Listing Fraud, Video, Work at Home Programs
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    • If Santa could give you ONE thing…

      Team Scambook
      December 5, 2016
    • Best Black Friday Deals

      Team Scambook
      November 16, 2016
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      Team Scambook
      November 3, 2016
    • $5 Designer Jeans? Sign me up! (or not)

      Admin
      August 19, 2016
    • How to Know if your Eye Doctor is Breaking the Law (and costing you a lot of extra money)

      Admin
      June 22, 2016
    • Tips to avoid fraud during your summer getaway

      Admin
      June 13, 2016
  • Culture
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      TV Infomercial Pitchman Kevin Trudeau Arrested

      Sean Boulger
      October 24, 2013
      Article, Culture, General Consumer
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    • Election Hacked? You decide.

      Team Scambook
      December 21, 2016
    • Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested

      Admin
      August 2, 2016
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      12 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Travel Nightmare

      Miranda Perry
      December 17, 2014
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      Holiday Travel Nightmare: How to Get Covered for Overnight Expenses When Southwest Airlines Loses Your Bag

      Miranda Perry
      November 27, 2014
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      Scambook Success Story: Nevada Woman Fights Back Against Cell Phone Fraud

      Miranda Perry
      October 9, 2014
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      A Scambook Personal Story: Even the Experts Can Get Caught by Fraud

      Miranda Perry
      October 1, 2014
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      Miranda Perry
      March 13, 2013
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      Merry Christmas From Scambook!

      Miranda Perry
      December 24, 2014
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      Scambook Exits Beta with Official Launch

      Miranda Perry
      December 11, 2014
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      Scambook TV Now on iTunes

      Miranda Perry
      October 25, 2014
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      Scambook Resolves Over $2 Million in Claims For Reported Consumer Damages

      Miranda Perry
      October 9, 2014
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    • Scambook’s Fresh New Look and Feel

      Stan Park
      July 13, 2014
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    • Scambook Q1 Market Report Exposes over $1 Billion in Scam Related Charges

      Team Scambook
      May 8, 2014
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Leah

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4 Easy Ways to Block Unwanted Calls on Your Cell Phone

Leah
April 17, 2013
Article, Mobile Services, Technology
Is your cell phone constantly ringing with spam calls? Fear not! Scambook has dug up some simple yet effective tips about how to block unwanted calls and prevent annoying telemarketing interruptions. Althoug...
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New Facebook Emoticons: Sharing Strategy Targets Consumers on Social Media

Leah
April 15, 2013
Article, Culture
We all love to paint a picture with our Facebook status updates. If I'm eating ice cream, I'm going to be so descriptive that you'll actually see that glistening caramel. Well, Facebook has just taken "overshar...
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Winners Announced in FTC Robocall Challenge to Stop Annoying Telemarketer Calls

Leah
April 12, 2013
Article, Consumer, Mobile Services
Nothing ruins a family dinner like an unwanted spam call. In fact, no one wants a robocall at any hour of the day; it’s frustrating to pick up the phone and be greeted by a recording. At least you can tell off ...
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Strange But True: Poodle Buyer Discovers His Dog is a Ferret on Steroids

Leah
April 10, 2013
Article, Featured, General Consumer, Listing Fraud, Scam Alerts
No pedigree? No problem! An incredible scam has been discovered at a market in Argentina, where would-be dog owners have found themselves walking away with a great deal on a poodle...that's actually a ferret. Y...

Fake Facebook Girlfriends: The Newest, Weirdest Social Media Trend

Leah
April 9, 2013
Article, Culture, Dating Profile, Dating Site
Romance on Facebook: it’s not just about changing your relationship status anymore. As our social lives increasingly go virtual, dating drama has become more complicated than ever! The newest phenomenon? Fake F...
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Top 4 Foods For a Healthy Brain and Body

Leah
April 5, 2013
Article, Lifestyle, Restaurants
Ah, the human brain. An achievement of evolution, prized possession of Jeopardy winners, and the favorite snack of zombies everywhere. Your brain not only makes your body tick – it has the highest metabolic rat...
Two Men Digging a Ditch

Deadly Backyard Dangers: Why You Need to Call 811 Before Any Home Improvement Project

Leah
April 3, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
1
When you get inspiration for a home improvement project, it’s tempting to grab your toolkit and get started right away. But wait before you take a shovel to Mom’s tulip bed, or hire workers to tear up your driv...
Cup of black coffee on plate with spoon

Good Intentions, Bad Results: A Look at the “Suspended Coffee” Viral Phenomenon

Leah
April 1, 2013
Article, Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Restaurants
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Nothing feels better than helping someone in need. Many of us don’t feel like we have time to volunteer or enough income to consistently donate. So when an opportunity comes along to aid the homeless in a quick...
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How Restaurant Loyalty Club Memberships Can Help You Save Big

Leah
March 29, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Restaurants
2
Everyone's got a favorite snack spot. Maybe you routinely find yourself at Chili's on Thursday nights, overloading on appetizers with your co-workers. Or perhaps you've got a post-workout soft spot for Jamba Ju...
Six Colorful Cocktails with Straws and Umbrellas

Student Travel Safety Tips for a Scam-free Spring Break 2013

Leah
March 28, 2013
Article, Culture, General Consumer, Listing Fraud
1
You've tied your bikini strings, packed your bags, and put the finishing touches on your airbrushed abs. It's finally time for spring break! If you're one of the millions of young adults gearing up for some fun...
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