Scammers tend to use a few tried-and-true tactics when it comes to trying to pry money out of people’s hands. One of the longest-running and most common scam varieties is impersonating law enforcement officers to scare people into paying up for fear of facing legal repercussions. One such scam is …
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 MoreThe most insidious types of scams are the ones you never see coming. The best way to keep yourself from getting scammed altogether is to arm yourself with knowledge. Here are some of the top ways to spot common social security scams to keep yourself safe. Don’t be Intimidated The …
Read MoreTo say that 2020 was a pretty bad year across the board would be a gross understatement. For another example of how terrible the prior calendar year was, look no further than a recent report from Yahoo Money that indicates that Americans lost more money last year to phone scams …
Read MoreEvery parent or grandparent knows what it’s like to have their kids or grandkids call and ask them for help–often financial help. That’s simply par the course of being family. However, scammers know this, too, and they’re taking advantage of older people’s generosity. A new wave of scams from people …
Read MoreEight people have been arrested in the UK in connection to a text message scam ring. The men were arrested from locations across the country in early-morning raids, with several already being released pending further investigation into their activities. One of the men is facing charges related to the scam, …
Read MoreHaven’t you ever wondered about the potential to change the mundane things around you into something more exciting? The study of alchemy, in the ancient world, sought to transform common metals like lead into a much more valuable material: gold. In the modern-day, the scientific study of chemistry explores the …
Read MoreCons, 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 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 …
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