Haven’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 …
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 …
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