Election Hacked? You decide.
So? Who do you believe?
The FBI and the CIA both indicate that conspirators in Russia did hack the election to assure Trumps victory. Trump and friends fully deny it.
What do YOU the people say?
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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.
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A Nigerian behind thousands of onl...
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...
Holiday Travel Nightmare: How to Get Covered for Overnight Expenses When Southwest Airlines Loses Your Bag
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Scambook Success Story: Nevada Woman Fights Back Against Cell Phone Fraud
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A Scambook Personal Story: Even the Experts Can Get Caught by Fraud
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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...
No Pain in Spain: Tips for Your Trips Overseas
It's safe to say Spain lands on the top 10 list of places to visit on everyone's bucket list. With glittering beaches beautiful architecture, you would find any excuse to hop on a plane and bid your friends far...
It’s Mother’s Day, Here’s Some Tips on What to Look For
Hi Scambookers! We at Scambook want to help you stay one step ahead of the "game". Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we want to give you some advice so you don't turn out to be the jerk who forgot t...
London 2012 Olympics: Game or Be Game?
For the lucky few who plan on attending the London 2012 Olympics, there are a few things to keep an eye out for regarding purchasing your tickets. Firstly, tickets for this Summer Olympics are available exclu...
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Be Careful of the Screwdrivers
It’s Cinco de Mayo, you just got paid, and you’re ready to party after a long week of work. The booze is flowing and you’re having a great time, until you go close your tab, only to discover your bill jumped a ...
Easter Egg Hunting & Scams?
Easter is a time for family, food, Easter bunnies and....scams? Unfortunately, yes! A common scam during holidays such as Easter is creating a bogus charity for people to donate money to, especially by tappin...
Calling All Spring Breakers! (And Their Parents)
The weather's heating up, and you're ready to take a load off after slaving over research papers and mid-terms. Whether it's Cabo or Vegas, it's time to escape with your friends and throw the peace sign to you...
Don’t Let March Madness Drive You Mad!
With the uproar of this year’s March madness, we warn you… Consumers be wary of your purchases! According to 14 News, this month is high time for scammers to take advantage of enthused sports fans by selling t...
TV Infomercial Pitchman Kevin Trudeau Arrested
Have you ever purchased one of Kevin Trudeau's books? Perhaps you saw him selling a number of so-called health products on late-night TV throughout the 1990s. The former informercial pitchman has never really b...
Police Charge Scammer For Defrauding Boston Marathon Bombing Charity
While most of us were in a state of shock after the Boston Marathon bombing, others decided to stoop to the lowest of lows. "How low," you might ask? Imagine defrauding the charities established to help victims...
CA Law Targets Scalpers Who Buy Tickets to Resell on Ebay, StubHub, Craigslist
Good news for music fans: a new California law aims to make it more difficult for scalpers to use automated software to buy up massive numbers of tickets to popular events like Justin Beiber and Taylor Swift sh...
200 Thousand Dollar Tip: Waitress’ Lucky Day or Just a Scam?
While many disgruntled servers take to Internet to call out bad tippers, a waitress in St. Louis had the opposite problem: Her customer tipped too well. The waitress posted a photo of a check on Reddit, where a...
Utah Woman Lies About Her Child Having Cancer, Scams Town for $3000
Plenty of people like to donate money to a good, charitable cause or nonprofit organization. And usually, a little girl with cancer is the best kind of charitable cause. There's no way it could be wrong to help...
Monkey Business: Woman Gets Scammed Buying Exotic Pet Online
Pet fraud is nothing new. From animal control officer scams to fake bulldog puppies ripping people off on sites like Craigslist, or even fraudulent breeders disguising ferrets as poodles, we've seen it all.
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Facebook Fail: Domino’s Pizza Responds to Customer Praise With “Sorry”
In the age of mega-corporations and labyrinthine customer service calls, it’s not uncommon to feel that companies aren’t paying attention to you or addressing consumers' concerns. But that feeling of being ign...