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TargetContests.com Update: What To Do If You Get this Gift Card Scam Text

November 21, 2014

Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Scam Alerts

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...

An Old Cell Phone Used for Basic Text Message

Scambook Success Story: Nevada Woman Fights Back Against Cell Phone Fraud

Miranda Perry

October 9, 2014

Article, Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Video

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Someone Paid Me to Kill You: The New Trend in Mobile Fraud Are Death Threats

Miranda Perry

September 17, 2014

Featured, Mobile Services, Scam Alerts, Video

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Pinterest and Instagram Exploits: How Fake Pictures Pick Your Real Pockets

Miranda Perry

July 6, 2014

Article, Mobile Services, Technology

Be careful where you click. Cybercriminals have sharpened their focus on Pinterest and Instagram. Con artists are targeting consumers with bogus free gift card offers on these popular social media platforms. We...

Check Your Phone Bill Right Now: Cell Phone Scams That You Need to Know About

Miranda Perry

July 2, 2014

Consumer, Featured, Mobile Services, Video

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5 Essential Survival Tips to Prepare Your Family for a Natural Disaster

Christina Newhall

October 3, 2013

Article, Lifestyle

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The season of heavy rainfall, tornado warnings, and hurricanes is upon us. The recent floods in Colorado were a stark and devastating reminder of how much can go wrong in a disaster. To be sure, staying safe an...

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FTC Busts Scammer for Fake Free iPhone, iPad Spam Text Messages

Sean Boulger

July 22, 2013

Article, Consumer, Mobile Services

Ever receive a spam text message saying you've won a free iPhone, a free iPad or perhaps a free $1000 Target gift card? If you have, you're not alone. Just recently, a man was busted for sending more than 20 mi...

Photo of an Apple iPhone demonstrating tips to extend battery life

10 Tips to Extend Your Smartphone Battery Life

Sean Boulger

July 8, 2013

Article, Featured, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology

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Ever wonder how to increase your smartphone's battery life? Whether you have an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Android phone or a Blackberry, you've probably drained your battery too quickly at one time or another. ...

Cramming 101: How to Spot Mystery Charges and Lower Your Phone Bill

Miranda Perry

May 8, 2013

Article, Featured, Mobile Services, Scam Alerts

Want to lower your monthly mobile phone bill? The best place to start is to end cramming. Cramming is the term for small unauthorized charges that have been added to your phone bill by a third party. Thes...

4 Easy Ways to Block Unwanted Calls on Your Cell Phone

Leah

April 17, 2013

Article, Mobile Services, Technology

Is your cell phone constantly ringing with spam calls? Fear not! Scambook has dug up some simple yet effective tips about how to block unwanted calls and prevent annoying telemarketing interruptions. Althoug...

Best Cell Phone Customer Service: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile?

Sean O'Connor

April 16, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Mobile Services

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There's a lot to consider when you're choosing a new cell phone carrier and customer service is among the most important factors. If you're signing a two-year contract with a wireless provider like Verizon, AT&...

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