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

Christina Newhall
November 22, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
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...
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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...
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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...
Watch Out for Telemarketing Scams

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...
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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...
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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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