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The Big Secret Internet Scammers Don’t Want You to Know

November 22, 2013

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice shame on me – so the saying goes. And when it comes to phishing and telemarketing scams, it seems that those fooled once may have unintentionally put themselves on a sh...

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...

Beware: Infomercial Scams

Team Scambook

July 19, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Scam Alerts

There isn’t a single person who hasn’t found herself watching late night television and entranced by a curious new product on an infomercial. New types of cooking equipment, clothing, gadgets, and cleaning pro...

Telemarketing Scam?

Team Scambook

July 5, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Scam Alerts

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Most sales pitches are made on behalf of legitimate organizations offering genuine products and service, but many sales calls are frauds. There are ways to protect yourself. General Information You ...

Scambook Alert: WN Positions Robocalls Consumers with Misleading Career Opportunities

Sean Boulger

June 3, 2013

Article, Scam Alerts

Have you received a robocall from someone claiming to be with an organization called WN Positions? Job-seekers throughout the US have been receiving unsolicited calls from this company, but WN Positions isn't a...

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...

Winners Announced in FTC Robocall Challenge to Stop Annoying Telemarketer Calls

Leah

April 12, 2013

Article, Consumer, Mobile Services

Nothing ruins a family dinner like an unwanted spam call. In fact, no one wants a robocall at any hour of the day; it’s frustrating to pick up the phone and be greeted by a recording. At least you can tell off ...

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