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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Buy a Car on Craigslist Without Getting Scammed
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...
How to Lose Weight and Save Money in the New Year
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
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2012 in Review: The Scambook Blog’s Top Trends
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...
Merry Christmas From Scambook!
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4 Quick Tips to Get the Most Value Out of After Christmas Sales
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12 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Travel Nightmare
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...
8 Things You Want To Know About Returning Items
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...
3 Gift Card Scams to Watch Out For This Holiday Season
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...
Fake Angry Birds Game Is A Dangerous Imposter
Whether you have an iOS or Android device, one of the funnest things to do on them is play games. A highly entertaining games (at least I think so) is the ever-famous Angry Birds.
According to GFI Labs, the ...
Fake iPhone 5 Full Review of the Hero H2000+
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Is Raspberry Ultra Drops Hacking Your Facebook Account?
Is Raspberry Ultra Drops a miracle weight loss diet supplement or a Facebook hacking scam? If you use Facebook, chances are you've seen a post like this on your Timeline:
Facebook comment from a hacked acco...
Holiday Travel Nightmare: How to Get Covered for Overnight Expenses When Southwest Airlines Loses Your Bag
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No, You Can’t Get a Free $100 McDonalds Gift Card on Facebook
Fake gift card offers -- they're not just for Target Contests and BestBuyWin.net anymore! A new fraud scheme has been making the rounds tempting Facebook users with a free $100 McDonalds gift card if you fill o...
TargetContests.com Update: What To Do If You Get this Gift Card Scam Text
TargetContests.com is still targeting victims in record numbers.
When we broke the story about this SMS phishing (aka smishing) scam last Tuesday, Scambook had received 149 complaints from users who received...
5 Quick Tips to Save Money on Thanksgiving
Want to save money on Thanksgiving dinner? The big feast of 2012 is so close you can practically smell the turkey and pumpkin pie. Whether you've planned your celebration or you're just now gathering recipes, ...