Cons, scams, grifts: call them what you will, they’re all the same. When a would-be thief employs deceit, subterfuge, and charm to part you from your money, instead of stealth, they’re engaged in a scam. Some people are more artful about it, trying to scam people in-person through wit and …
Read MoreThe Apple iPhone is one of the most popular smartphones in the world. Indeed, the original iPhone is largely credited with creating the modern smartphone landscape and largely reshaping the modern world. As the second-most-popular operating system for smartphones, it’s a common target of scammers, too. One such new scam …
Read MoreIn December, California authorities raided a strip mall store in Garden Grove. Within, they found a scam that was so audacious that it boggles the mind. The scammers who were running the illicit operation were helping to register “clients” as unemployed in order to rake in juicy unemployment benefits that …
Read MoreValentine’s Day is around the corner, which means it’s time for romantic dinners, red boxes of chocolates, and, of course, flower deliveries. However, wannabe Romeos and Juliets should be on the lookout for a particularly nasty flower delivery scam that could put a damper on their romantic endeavors. What’s the …
Read MoreBitcoin burst onto the scene in the early 2010’s with a bizarre concept that spoke to a changing financial landscape. Powered by the seemingly uncrackable security known as “blockchain” programming, Bitcoin is “mined” by powerful computers solving complex math problems. Once a coin is “mined” by a computing rig strong …
Read MoreIn the age of the internet, the number of scams has only increased. One such vector for scams opened up roughly a decade ago when Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency became popular. Cryptocurrency is supposed to be more secure and anonymous than paying with a credit card or bank number online. …
Read MoreAuthorities in the UK have warned citizens of a sweeping scam that purports to be from the NHS in relation to COVID-19 vaccines. Many had initially feared that the intense interest in vaccines would lead to an uptick in scam cases. It seems, in the UK, that it has. Citizens …
Read MoreWith the recent results of the Georgia Senate race in, it looks like Congress might pass another addendum to the stimulus checks. Likewise, many people are still waiting on the $600 checks from the second round of stimulus sent out last week. Ahead of this, the Better Business Bureau has …
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out around the country, many people are understandably anxious to receive the shot. Such a vaccination could be life-saving, especially for older Americans or people with immunocompromising conditions. However, a word of caution: The FBI has recently received a huge uptick in complaints …
Read MoreOn Monday, Congress passed a COVID relief bill that includes direct payments of $600 to American households that make less than $150,000 per year. If you’re in that category and not a dependent or already on disability, then you’ve likely got some money coming your way. However, scammers are going …
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