The 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 …
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 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 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 MoreEveryone’s received scam calls before, and we all know how annoying they can be. Some are just a nuisance, while others are more robust and can be actively scary. The best way to deal with them is to know what kinds of tactics scammers like to use. If you’re looking …
Read MoreWith the Democratic primaries in full swing, each presidential hopeful is touring the United States, promising to improve the lives of its citizens – and most importantly, asking for financial contributions. It costs crazy amounts of money to launch and maintain a presidential campaign, so candidates depend on voter funds …
Read MoreJohn Ernest received a call one night last winter inquiring whether or not his father, Dean, who was living in a nursing home at the time, was experiencing any back pain. The person on the other end of the line, claiming he was calling on behalf of Medicare, offered John’s …
Read MoreWith Grandparents Day fast approaching on September 13, it’s a good time to talk to your elderly loved ones about emergency scams. This all-too-common con targets loving grandparents, using fear and high-pressure tactics to get money fast. How the Scam Works This scam begins long before the panicked phone call …
Read MoreWith uncertainty at an all-time high in America, scammers are using a wide variety of tactics to victimize innocent people. One scam to watch out for is the classic “family emergency” phone call. Although this particular scam has been around for decades, it’s still very successful. Here’s what you need …
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