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...
Fake iPhone 5 Exclusive Review of the hero H2000+
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3 Ways to Avoid Hurricane Sandy Charity Scams
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How To Avoid Insurance Fraud After Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy will undoubtedly go down as one of the most furious storms in recorded history with estimated damages topping out at $50 billion. According to Eqecat, Inc., a catastrophic risk management firm...
Scambook Warns Against Fake Charities Asking for Donations to Help Sandy Victims
Natural disasters are unfortunately out of our control. However, something that we can control is how we help the victims of those disasters. This could mean donating money, food, clothes or other essential s...
SCAM ALERT: Fake Online Shoe Stores Offer Incredible Deals But Deliver Sponges
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3 Halloween Fraud Trends to Chill Your Bones: Fake Costume Shops, Phishing and Scalped Tickets
Like a shadowy black cat, Halloween 2012 is creeping closer and closer! Scambook has identified three spooktacular schemes to watch out for this October. This horrifying holiday can be tremendous fun, for kids ...
How To Spot a Fake Apple iPhone 5: Warning Signs to Watch Out For Before You Buy
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HCG Ultra Drops Linked to a Fake Fox News Page
Dieters beware! Manufacturers of sham products like HCG Ultra have teamed up with cybercriminals to hack your email and Facebook. Have your friends posted on your Facebook wall about how they lost 20 pounds in ...
How to Avoid Fake Jobs on Craigslist, LinkedIn, and Careerbuilder
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eBay Bans Love Potions, Magic Spells, Psychic Readings, Tarot and Other Metaphysical Auctions
Do you believe in magic? eBay doesn’t. Harry Potter and his fellow Hogwarts alumni will have to peddle their spells and potions elsewhere on the web. Starting in September, the online auction giant is banning a...
Fake Obamacare Health Insurance Used By Criminals Trying to Steal Your Money
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Pet Scams Are A New Trend: How Thieves Use Cute Puppy Ads To Steal Your Money
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATION The Premier Membership Clubs Mystery: Who Are They and Why Are They Charging You?
Have you been charged by Premier Membership Clubs? If so, you’re not alone. On Scambook, we’ve received almost 3000 complaints against this company, with a staggering $771,799 in total reported damages. To add ...
PayPal or PayPai: Don’t Fall for this Phishing Fraud
Fraudsters sometimes use real logos so be extra careful!
A phishing scheme known as “PayPai” may be hitting your inbox right now. Ever notice how an upper-case letter “i” and a lower-case letter “L” look id...
Senior Fraud on the Rise: How To Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones
Fraudsters are targeting senior citizens more than ever. Are your grandparents safe? A recent federal investigation found that more and more senior citizens are being financially exploited by swindlers. In 2010...
How to Sell on Craigslist and Not Get Scammed: 4 Great Tips You Need to Know
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Craigslist and PayPal: Some Businesses Aren’t the Bad Guys
Trying to figure out how to get rid of that recliner from the 90s? Post it on Craigslist. It's almost a guarantee that you will find someone out there who has a need for your junk. From an old motorcycle to ...
The Unexpected Lottery Winnings: It’s Best to Think Twice
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With more than five million Americans reportedly having been out of work for six months or even longer, there's no doubting the fact that a lot of people could use some financial...
Look Out for Military Related Scam Artists This Memorial Day
Memorial Day is dedicated to remember the brave men and women who died while serving their country. On a lighter note, it grants a day off during the workweek for most of us, and while we take that extra day t...