If you handle a lot of cash, you might be worried about the possibility of someone showing up with a fake bill to pay for goods or services. Fake bills cause a nasty ripple effect in the economy, as they leave the holder in the awkward position of eating the …
Read MoreA father and daughter have been identified as the culprits behind a bizarre scam involving Girl Scout cookies. The pair would allegedly offer to sell their victims the popular brand of dessert treats, only to never send the products. Eleven people in Long Island contacted the authorities about the scam, …
Read MoreScammers are trying to put a new twist on a very old scam. You’ve probably heard about law enforcement scams. They involve a criminal posing as a police officer to intimidate you into handing over money. These scams take lots of forms, but perhaps their most common is over the …
Read MoreSometimes, criminals use advanced hacking techniques and cutting-edge technology to steal information from corporate server banks. Most of the time, though, they just send a phishing email and hope someone takes the bait. The vast majority of cybercriminals are pretty low-tech, it turns out. So, how can you spot phishing …
Read MoreIf you’re waiting for a package to come in the mail these days, you know it can take a long time for your order to arrive. Delays in the shipping industry have snarled supply lines and left customers frustrated with the glacial pace of shipping. Some scammers have taken this …
Read MoreBefore you book that summer vacation, double-check the listing. Rental booking scams are on the rise, and more American families than ever are falling prey to these insidious money-grabbing schemes. What can you do to spot these scams, and how can you keep your money safe? Let’s take a closer …
Read MoreIf you’re careful online, you know how to set up two-factor authentication on your devices and accounts. This is supposed to protect you from scammers who want to log in to your bank account, your social media accounts, and your personal devices. However, even two-factor authentication isn’t foolproof anymore. There’s …
Read MoreThe popular payment app Zelle is very convenient for users who make lots of purchases among their peers and like to spend their money online. However, it’s also become extremely popular among scammers who like to use the platform as a way to trick people out of their hard-earned money. …
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on a dating app or social media site and seen an attractive stranger suddenly appear in your inbox, you might have been skeptical. Anyone can use a stranger’s picture online, and impersonators love to act like they’re someone else to scam unsuspecting victims out of their …
Read MoreHousing prices keep going up in the US, and people are scrambling to find places to stay that don’t cost too much. Landlords and real estate companies just keep hiking prices, and there’s little that the average person can do to change it. Housing is just expensive. Some scammers have …
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