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This letter is to inform you that it has come to our attention that you have not received the funds entitled to you due to fraud on the part of the head of the Central Bank of...
Do you own a dog? Be careful. Scammers are on the prowl disguised as animal control officers. A clever fraudster recently infiltrated a Florida retirement community and stole $550 from an elderly couple in this...
A new online auction scam has emerged, targeting eBay sellers to steal high-end electronics and other costly merchandise. The fraud scheme uses eBay's Buy-It-Now feature and a fake PayPal email telling sellers ...
You’re recently unemployed, searching job boards and posting countless resumes. Suddenly you receive an e-mail that you can’t pass up: get paid to go shopping. You e-mail them back trying to withhold your ent...
ATM skimmers are a common device used by scammers to steal your bank account infowhen you use an ATM. Now, fraudsters have adapted the technology to rip you off at the gas pump.
Most of us assume it's safe t...
Phishing and other email scams are nothing new, but one recent scam has caused the Missouri state treasurer to speak out so that innocent consumers don't continue to get victimized. This most recent email phish...
Smartphone securityis becoming a concern for more and more individuals, especially with recent news that SIM cards can be hacked. It seems now that the Google Play Store (which is Android's version of the iPhon...
Medical and healthcare scams are one of the most common threats targeting senior citizens. As we approach new rules and regulations under the Affordable Healthcare Act (also known as Obamacare), fraudsters are ...
Approximately 750 million mobile phones in the world use something called a SIM card to store information. Unfortunately, this now means that close to 750 million mobile phones, all around the world, are at ris...
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There isn’t a single person who hasn’t found herself watching late night television and entranced by a curious new product on an infomercial. New types of cooking equipment, clothing, gadgets, and cleaning pro...
Are you looking for a new apartment? Whether you're using ApartmentFinder.com, browsing Craigslist or simply asking around, make sure you know how to avoid apartment rental scams. Don't get ripped off by a bad ...
Most sales pitches are made on behalf of legitimate organizations offering genuine products and service, but many sales calls are frauds. There are ways to protect yourself.
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Auto mechanic scams are one of the most common types of consumer rip-offs. For most of us, cars are a vital part of our lives but we may not have the knowledge or skill to keep them maintained and fix problems....
Google Docs is an excellent way to store and edit your documents in the Cloud, and it's free with any Google account. Unfortunately, scammers have found a way to exploit Google Docs and use the service to defra...
July 4th 2013 is almost here and that means it's time to celebrate America with backyard barbeques, fireworks and lots of flag waving. Unfortunately, it also means scammers will try to use your patriotism again...
Ever use your smartphone to make an electronic check deposit? Many banks have recently introduced this feature; you simply use your smartphone's camera to snap a picture of your check and upload the money into ...
Expecting a FedEx delivery? Watch out for a new email phishing scam. FedEx released a Fraudulent Email Alert on its site on June 12 warning consumers about the latest cyber threat, describing how the scam works...
Timeshare vacation properties are a great way to take the family on a relaxing trip but unfortunately they're also a great way to get scammed. Timeshare scams are a popular fraud scheme, especially during the s...
Anyone can be scammed. When we blame victims for being ignorant, we make it easier for scammers to get away with their crimes.
Sharon Osgood just wanted to buy Super Bowl tickets. Shut out during the initia...
Have you received a robocall from someone claiming to be with an organization called WN Positions? Job-seekers throughout the US have been receiving unsolicited calls from this company, but WN Positions isn't a...