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10 Ways to Tell You Are Shopping on a Fake Website

August 11, 2016

Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Technology

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

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August 9, 2016

Article, Consumer

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

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August 4, 2016

Article, Consumer

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

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August 2, 2016

Article, Consumer, Culture, General Consumer, Money

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...

5 Ways to Stay Safe When Doing Online Banking

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June 24, 2016

Article, Consumer, Money, Technology

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 ...

How to Know if your Eye Doctor is Breaking the Law (and costing you a lot of extra money)

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June 22, 2016

Article, Consumer, Lifestyle

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

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June 20, 2016

Article, Consumer, Money, Technology

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

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June 17, 2016

Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Technology

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

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June 15, 2016

Article, Consumer, Money

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

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June 13, 2016

Article, Consumer, Lifestyle

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...

IRS Agent Impersonators Arrested in $2 Million Phone Scam

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June 9, 2016

Article, Consumer, Scam Alerts

Originally posted by Melissa Chan on TIME “The scammers are relentless" Five people in Miami were arrested May 24 for allegedly impersonating IRS agents in a telephone scam that defrauded more than 1,000 peop...

How to Buy a Car on Craigslist Without Getting Scammed

Admin

May 24, 2016

Article, Consumer, Craigslist

Originally posted by Jason Lancaster on The Huffington Post 1. Assume that the person selling the car is a con artist (unless it’s a licensed dealer). The vast majority of vehicle fraud is committed b...

A Woman Who Lost Belly Fat Showing Loose Fat Jeans

How to Lose Weight and Save Money in the New Year

Miranda Perry

December 28, 2014

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

Do you plan to diet for your New Year's Resolution? Make sure you lose weight, not money. Avoid diet products like HCG Ultra Drops, Raspberry Ketone, RaspDiet.com, Acai Berry, African Mango and Sensa. These ...

How to Protect Yourself From Scams and Identity Theft in the New Year

Miranda Perry

December 28, 2014

Article, Consumer, Craigslist, Featured, Listing Fraud, Video

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2012 in Review: The Scambook Blog’s Top Trends

Miranda Perry

December 24, 2014

Article, Consumer, Financial Services, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Listing Fraud, Mobile Services

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2012 was a very busy year for scammers. The bad guys thought up devious ways to exploit consumers via social media and cell phones, then reached new lows by using national tragedies like Hurricane Sandy and the...

Graphic of Scambook TV's Merry Christmas Episode

Merry Christmas From Scambook!

Miranda Perry

December 24, 2014

Announcements, Article, Featured, General Consumer, Video

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4 Quick Tips to Get the Most Value Out of After Christmas Sales

Miranda Perry

December 17, 2014

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer, Video

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12 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Travel Nightmare

Miranda Perry

December 17, 2014

Article, Culture, General Consumer

Don't wake up to a holiday travel nightmare. Although you can't control everything when you travel, there are steps you can take to help ensure your trip goes smoothly. Plan ahead, be prepared and learn to hand...

Photo of Purple, Blue and Orange Grocery Store Shopping Carts

8 Things You Want To Know About Returning Items

Stan Park

December 12, 2014

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

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Just because you bought it or received it doesn't mean you'll always want to keep it. Even though we're in the thick of shopping season, there may be a few things that you end up wanting to return. With the gr...

Screenshot of Scambook's New User-Friendly Complaint Submission Page

Scambook Exits Beta with Official Launch

Miranda Perry

December 11, 2014

Announcements, Article

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2012) – Scambook, the leading online complaint resolution platform on which consumers and business can work together to achieve resolutions to their disputes, has come out of Beta...

3 Gift Card Scams to Watch Out For This Holiday Season

Miranda Perry

December 10, 2014

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer, Video

Today's episode of Scambook TV is all about gift card fraud. In 2011, gift cards made up 18% of all seasonal holiday purchases. Fraudsters are always keeping an eye on consumer trends, which means...