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How To Spot a Fake Apple iPhone 5: Warning Signs to Watch Out For Before You Buy

Miranda Perry
September 24, 2014
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh_QdtdqyCM&rel=0 (more…)...
New Apple iPhone 5 Unboxed Displaying Loading Screen

iPhone 5 Fraud Warning: Scambook Predicts As Many as 1 Million Fake iPhones

Miranda Perry
September 13, 2014
Article, Mobile Services, Technology
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The iPhone 5 launch date is almost here and consumers are buzzing with excitement. Whether you’re a disciple of the late Steve Jobs or a skeptic who rooted for Samsung, everyone is waiting for those exclusive f...
Photo of PayPal Card Reder

PayPal or PayPai: Don’t Fall for this Phishing Fraud

Miranda Perry
July 11, 2014
Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Listing Fraud, Technology
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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...
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Senior Fraud on the Rise: How To Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones

Miranda Perry
June 29, 2014
Article, Dating Profile, Dating Site, Financial Services, Lifestyle, Listing Fraud
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...
a well stocked wine cellar ready for seasonal celebrations

Vintage Wine Goes Sour: French Police Bust Huge Counterfeit Wine Operation

Christina Newhall
November 11, 2013
Article, Lifestyle
French police have broken up a major counterfeiting ring. But the criminals weren’t passing off fake bank notes or bearer bonds -- they were selling counterfeit bottles of wine. The scheme involved fake bott...
Photo of an Apple USB Power Adapter

Fake iPhone Charger? Apple Will Give You $10 Trade-In Value

Sean O'Connor
August 8, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Technology
Knock-offs and generics can be a great, cheap alternative to legitimate brand name products. Most of the time, they look and work exactly like the real thing. Unfortunately, while they may work just fine, most ...
Photo of US One Hundred Dollar Bills

No More Bogus Benjamins: Federal Reserve Designs New Anti-Counterfeit $100 Bill

Leah
April 29, 2013
Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money
For money counterfeiters across the nation, it really is all about the Benjamins. Unbeknownst to the average consumer, the U.S. is currently experiencing a growing trend of fake $100 bills making their way into...
Scambook TV's exclusive GooPad Mini fake iPad Mini video review

Fake iPad Mini Exclusive Review: GooPad Mini Android Tablet Unboxing

Miranda Perry
April 4, 2013
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Super Bowl Ticket Scam Has Unlikely Happy Ending PLUS 7 Tips to Avoid Counterfeits

Miranda Perry
February 1, 2013
Article, Craigslist, Culture, General Consumer, Listing Fraud
Are you looking to buy last-minute Super Bowl tickets? Be careful. You're not the only one with football fever. Scammers are capitalizing on Super Bowl hype to sell counterfeit tickets and rip off both Ravens a...

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