If you ever use social media selling options like Facebook Marketplace or sites like eBay, you should be aware of a new scam making the rounds. Some sellers have reported that scammers posing as interested parties have found a new way to steal your personal information. Here’s how it works …
Read MoreScammers will try anything to trick people out of their hard-earned money. Recently, some realtors have taken to the internet to warn potential home buyers that criminals are now posting fake real estate listings in an effort to defraud buyers. Here’s what you need to know about these insidious property …
Read MoreScammers are crafty and know how to make people hand over their hard-earned money. A new scheme making the rounds involves scammers tricking older Americans into applying for loans that don’t actually exist. Here’s what you need to know about this insidious new scheme and what you can do to …
Read MoreIf you’re looking for part-time work, you’re not alone. The job market is good for workers right now, but that doesn’t mean everyone has the job they want. Scammers know this too, and they’re using their underhanded tricks to fool people into handing over money for a job that doesn’t …
Read MoreRecently, the White House announced plans to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt for each borrower making under $125,000 per year. The details of this plan are still in flux, but the government will release full instructions on how to apply for this forgiveness at a later date. For …
Read MoreScammers are always looking for mean-spirited new ways to fleece their victims. Lately, they’ve been turning to more outlandish tactics for bringing in money. Case in point: a new fake warrant scam sees criminals posing as law enforcement in an attempt to get at your hard-earned cash. Here’s what you …
Read MoreWhen you’re shopping online, even if you think you’re on a trustworthy website, you could fall victim to a scam. Criminals and scammers are everywhere on the internet, and they’re always waiting for a chance to rip you off. If you’re looking to avoid these criminal scams, you need to …
Read MoreIdentity theft is one of the most common and frustrating scams to fall victim to. Often, people who have their identities stolen have no idea they’ve been targeted by a crime until the damage is already done. Once someone’s identity has been stolen, it can affect them in many ways. …
Read MoreThese days, it’s not uncommon to see someone on social media operating a fundraiser for a local cause. Maybe you’re friends with someone who needs to drum up money for an expensive surgical procedure or a family member who lost their home in a fire. When times are tough, people …
Read MoreUS cell phone users have some good news and some bad news waiting for them this summer. On the one hand, the volume of robocalls has finally dropped in the US after years of scam calls targeting everyone from coast to coast. On the other hand, the scammers aren’t done: …
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