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Weird News: County Fair Carnival Worker Jailed for Hello Kitty Fraud

Christina Newhall
October 4, 2013
Article, Scam Alerts
As the season of state and county fairs draws to a close, the rides are being towed away, racing pigs are resting up for next year, and a 65-year-old carnival worker is in handcuffs for accepting bribes for gia...

6 Tips to Avoid Fake Charity Scams During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Miranda Perry
September 30, 2013
Article, Featured, Scam Alerts
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the US. It's estimated that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, so National Breast Cancer Awareness Month seeks to educate t...
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Lawsuit Shuts Down More Annoying Robocall Telemarketing Scams

Christina Newhall
September 20, 2013
Article, Consumer
1
Good news for anyone with a phone: a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit recently shut down two companies that auto-dial consumers with recorded messages saying the target was approved for credit card rate reducti...
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Your Sister is in the Hospital?

Team Scambook
September 11, 2013
Article, Listing Fraud, Scam Alerts
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The phone rings in the middle of the night.  Your heart jumps.  Who could that be?  What would be so important that they would call at this hour? You answer, and your fears are confirmed:  It's bad news.  Yo...
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Beware “Reshipping” Job Scam on Sites like Craigslist, LinkedIn and CareerBuilder

Christina Newhall
September 3, 2013
Article, Featured, Scam Alerts
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Are you looking for part-time employment or a work-from-home job? If so, you may be at risk for a new Internet employment scam. Criminals are using job sites like Craigslist, LinkedIn and CareerBuilder to post ...
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Warning to All Dog Owners: Fake Animal Control Officer Scam

Miranda Perry
August 15, 2013
Article, Featured, Scam Alerts
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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...
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New Credit Card Protects Seniors from Internet Fraud and Scams

Miranda Perry
August 13, 2013
Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money
Statistically, senior citizens are at greater risk of being the victim of fraud. Scammers target the elderly because grandma and grandma are often more likely to have a nest egg, easier to confuse, and less lik...

New eBay Buy-It-Now Scam Targets Sellers with Fake PayPal Email

Miranda Perry
August 8, 2013
Article, Scam Alerts
5
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 ...

Scam Alert: New Gas Pump “Skimmers” Can Steal Your ATM Card Info

Sean Boulger
August 1, 2013
Article, Featured, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
3
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...
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Personal Finance 101: When You Should Pay with Debit Instead of Credit (and Vice Versa)

Sean Boulger
July 24, 2013
Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money
Ever notice that your debit card also has a Visa or MasterCard logo on it? Most debit cards also have a credit card functionality built in and not every consumer knows which one to use at all times. Are there i...
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Hashtag Dumb: Fugitive Fraudster Taunts Cops on Twitter, Then Gets Caught

Sean Boulger
July 18, 2013
Article, Culture
2
Criminals love to taunt law enforcement officials. You've seen it in countless crime caper movies, but it usually doesn't happen in a story that involves a crime like insurance or disability fraud. But a rel...
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Everything You Need to Know About Obamacare Scams

Sean Boulger
July 12, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
2
Later this year, the Affordable Care Act (often known as Obamacare) is going to take effect. This is a significant change in American healthcare policy, and scammers have been taking advantage of the confusion ...
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How To Deal with a Security Breach and Protect Your Private Info

Sean Boulger
June 20, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
What if someone violated your privacy and you didn't even know it? A data breach can result in identity theft and other financial headaches. Luckily, most consumers receive notification when their private data ...
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What Should You Do if Your Identity is Stolen? 3 Important Tips for Identity Theft Damage Control

Miranda Perry
June 18, 2013
Consumer, Featured, Financial Services, General Consumer, Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz6DkPU91u0 (more…)...

5 Reasons Why Anyone Can Be Scammed

Miranda Perry
June 10, 2013
Article, Featured, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
4
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...

Strange But True: iPad Scammers Sell UK Man a Box of Potatoes

Sean Boulger
June 7, 2013
Article, Culture, General Consumer
Ever wish you could score an amazing deal on a shiny new Apple iPad? One gentleman in the UK thought he was getting an incredible bargain on an iPad for sale on the street. Instead, the man paid almost $400 (US...
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NY Attorney General Shuts Down Breast Cancer Charity Scam

Leah
May 7, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
New York's Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is currently cracking down on some of the most unethical scams out there: fraudulent charities. Just last week, the Coalition Against Breast Cancer was revealed ...
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Top 3 Scams for Mother’s Day 2013 and How to Avoid Them

Miranda Perry
April 29, 2013
Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ZGXOIsxcY (more…)...
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Why We Fall for Scams: The Human Brain Isn’t Wired to Avoid Warning Signs of Fraud

Sean Boulger
April 15, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Listing Fraud, Scam Alerts
3
Why do people fall for scams? Whether it's a deal that's too good to be true, a bait-and-switch or an outright fraud scheme, many of us feel cheated at some point in our lives. It might not even be something hu...
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