Authorities in India have arrested over 50 people in Delhi on what they allege was a call center scam. According to the authorities, the group has been accused of defrauding over 4,500 people in the US and other countries. Court filings show the suspects may have defrauded their marks for …
Read MoreIn the modern era, Amazon drivers are pretty much Santa: they bring presents for everyone around the holidays, and kids are always happy to see them. If you’re like most people, you’re probably doing some holiday shopping on the site, as it’s one of the biggest and most reliable online …
Read MoreWe recently issued a warning for a number of common holiday scams. However, that article hardly covered all of the common types of scams you could encounter this holiday season. If you’re trying to stay vigilant and on the lookout for scams, be wary of these common ways thieves and …
Read MoreAround the holidays, people are looking to be charitable and get gifts for their loved ones. This makes it a perfect time for scammers to ply their trade of trying to part hard-working people from their money. Here are some of the more common holiday scams to be on the …
Read MoreAround the holidays, charitable giving increases dramatically. Head to any outlet store and you’ll see volunteers ringing bells and collecting money for various charitable causes. However, how much do you know about the organizations that you’re donating to? It’s important to do your research before you donate so you don’t …
Read MoreIt’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to buy gifts for everyone on your list. There are two new consoles on the scene: Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5. However, they’re both impossible to find in-stock anywhere. If you head to a store like Target or Wal-Mart …
Read MoreEveryone hates robocalls. Whether you’re at work, trying to eat or just relaxing, any time you get a robocall is a bad time to get yelled at by a robot that’s trying to scam you. These calls are extremely annoying, for one thing, because they can come from seemingly any …
Read MoreAs case numbers of COVID-19 begin to climb again, you might notice that store shelves are emptying again. Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, paper towels, canned soup and other pandemic staples are once again being purchased in bulk numbers. Panic-buying is a frustrating scenario to watch unfold for the average person. …
Read MoreUncertainty and anxiety have been the name of the game in 2020 so far. If you’re like most people, you’re doing your best to keep yourself and your family from falling ill to the novel coronavirus. Likewise, you’re probably excited to hear that companies like Pfizer are getting close to …
Read MoreScambaiting, a popular form of online content, is the practice of deliberately setting up a system by which a person can waste the time of a scammer. The most basic form of this strategy is to take a phone call or email you know is a scam. You then string …
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