A common scam known as the “grandparent scam” has been going on for years, under different iterations and with different scammers. The grift is a tried-and-true one, and it’s insidious. A group of scammers pose as lawyers and call elderly marks. They tell their victims that one of their relatives, …
Read MoreIt’s a Saturday afternoon, and you’re at home enjoying the weekend with your family. There’s a knock at the door, and you’re greeted by a friendly salesperson. He’s trying to interest people in your neighborhood in a new security system, or maybe home improvement, or maybe a new solar panel …
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 MoreWith so many Americans out of work and the future of the economy uncertain, people are desperate. And there’s nothing that scammers and con artists love more than desperate people. Not only have scammers hit the unemployment system hard with fake claims, but they’re also preying on job seekers. Job …
Read MoreScams and frauds of all stripes are on the rise. Thanks to the unprecedented uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have lost millions upon millions of dollars to these criminals. One type of scam we have not discussed here targets seniors who are planning to travel. Although most of us …
Read MoreAs we enter the school year with an unprecedented amount of uncertainty, scammers are eagerly seizing their opportunity. With parents scrambling to outfit their kids for distance learning, or coping with new requirements for in-classroom education, the market is flooded with frauds. Online Shopping Scams on the Rise Jason Meza, …
Read MoreThink only adults can be the victims of identity theft? Think again! More than a million children have their identities stolen every year. This can have a long-term impact on their lives, from difficulty establishing their own credit to trouble getting student loans or buying homes in the future. A …
Read MoreAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, US citizens have lost $50 million to scammers during the pandemic. But not all states have been swindled at the same rate. CNBC compared data from the FTC and the US Census Bureau to determine which states were hit hardest. The results might surprise …
Read MoreScams are on the rise during the pandemic, as unscrupulous individuals take advantage of our fear and confusion. The most recent type of scam identified by the Federal Trade Commission involves fake contact tracing. Here’s how to keep yourself safe from the latest attempt to steal your personal information. What …
Read MoreFor scammers, chaos is a ladder. In times of crisis, every vulnerability is an opportunity. During the coronavirus pandemic, fraudsters have targeted panicked citizens. Most recently, they went after stimulus checks. But scammers are also trying to steal unemployment benefits and Social Security funds, too. Unemployment Benefit Scams With millions …
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