Tagged fraud

September 30, 2013

Article, Featured, Scam Alerts

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...

Lawsuit Shuts Down More Annoying Robocall Telemarketing Scams

Christina Newhall

September 20, 2013

Article, Consumer

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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...

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

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 ...

Warning to All Dog Owners: Fake Animal Control Officer Scam

August 15, 2013

Article, Featured, Scam Alerts

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...

Black and white photo of an old lady who might fall for an internet scam

New Credit Card Protects Seniors from Internet Fraud and Scams

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

August 8, 2013

Article, Scam Alerts

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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

August 1, 2013

Article, Featured, General Consumer, Scam Alerts

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...

A color-close up of the keypad on an ATM.

Personal Finance 101: When You Should Pay with Debit Instead of Credit (and Vice Versa)

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

July 18, 2013

Article, Culture

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...

Graphic of a stethoscope representing fake Obamacare insurance scams

Everything You Need to Know About Obamacare Scams

July 12, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

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

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 ...

Photo of a thumb print with binary code indicating digital identity theft

What Should You Do if Your Identity is Stolen? 3 Important Tips for Identity Theft Damage Control

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

June 10, 2013

Article, Featured, General Consumer, Scam Alerts

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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

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 ...

Top 3 Scams for Mother’s Day 2013 and How to Avoid Them

April 29, 2013

Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Video

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

April 15, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Listing Fraud, Scam Alerts