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...
3 Gift Card Scams to Watch Out For This Holiday Season
Today's episode of Scambook TV is all about gift card fraud. In 2011, gift cards made up 18% of all seasonal holiday purchases. Fraudsters are always keeping an eye on consumer trends, which means...
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...
Scambook Resolves Over $2 Million in Claims For Reported Consumer Damages
Scambook, an online complaint resolution platform, today announced they have helped victims of fraud and bad business practices resolve over $2 million in reported damages. The site, started in 2011, gives cons...
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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Scambook Explains The Logic Behind The FTC Top 5 States for Identity Theft
Do you live in Florida, Georgia, California, Arizona or Texas?
If so, you may be at greater risk for identity theft. Scambook explains why the Federal Trade Commission has identified these states as the Top 5 ...
iPhone 5 Fraud Warning: Scambook Predicts As Many as 1 Million Fake iPhones
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...
Online Dating Alert: Warning About Singles Sites Like xDating That Make You Pay Before You Can Message Their Members
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Looking for Love Online? Watch Out for Fake Profiles on Popular Dating Sites
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5 Myths About Getting Your Online GED or High School Diploma
Back to school season is here! Unfortunately, there’s a new fraud gang stalking the halls of Internet High: fake online GED exams and high school diploma websites. If you’re thinking about finishing your educat...
7 Stress Relief Tips: Improve Your Health and Live Longer
Is fraud stressing you out? It’s okay. We know what you’re going through. It can be extremely stressful to deal with identity theft, unauthorized credit card charges, hacking or a bad business that ripped you o...
How to Avoid Fake Jobs on Craigslist, LinkedIn, and Careerbuilder
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Fake Obamacare Health Insurance Used By Criminals Trying to Steal Your Money
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Your Baby Can Read is Fake, Says Class Action Lawsuit
Your Baby Can Read, a popular (and pricey) early education program, may be fake. A class action lawsuit alleges that the Your Baby Can Read corporation used false advertising and bogus claims to market its prod...
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...
Top 5 Obamacare Scams You Need to Watch Out For
With the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) now in action, more consumers than ever have access to affordable healthcare.
However, this significant change in American healthcare policy doesn't mea...
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...