Even though travel is currently at a standstill, the scammers are still out in force. As more people start looking for post-pandemic travel deals, a new crop of scams has popped up. Here are some of the most common travel scams to watch out for as you shop. Bogus Travel …
Read MoreIf you’ve been scammed, you might be feeling an overwhelming sense of shame, anger, or confusion right now. You might not want to tell anyone that you’ve been duped, but the sooner you follow the steps outlined below, the better. Step One: Deal With the Financial Fallout Once you realize …
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sued a multi-level marketing (MLM) company along with its executive officers for allegedly operating an illegal pyramid scheme. The United States Federal Court for Arizona has issued a temporary restraining order shutting down the company while proceedings take place. Illegal Pyramid Scheme The lawsuit …
Read MoreThere is nothing quite like seeing a child’s face light up after receiving a brand new puppy on Christmas morning. The giggles that fill the room are what the season of giving is all about. Getting a new best friend on Christmas Day is one of the best feelings in …
Read MoreEconomic experts predict that online shopping between November 2019 and January 2020 will increase by 14-18%. Compare this to the estimated 5% increase in retail shopping during the same period and you can see why cyber hackers and online scammers are foaming at the mouth this Christmas season. Although popular …
Read MoreIn approximately three days, the madness of Black Friday will commence as shoppers rush and push their way through retail stores, trying to snag heavily discounted presents to put under the Christmas tree. I, for one, find it more enjoyable to stay in my pajamas sipping on hot cocoa and …
Read MoreMany of us are willing to pay top dollar for premium ingredients, but what if we were getting scammed? Let’s take a look at the way certain manufacturers are ripping off customers. A Quick Overview By the time food makes its way from the production floor to grocery store shelves, …
Read MoreThe infamous claw machine and other carnival games have been taking customer’s money for decades. There’s a logical explanation as to why contestants have nothing to show for it. Arcade and carnival games are rigged and easily scam customers by the way they are designed and programmed. Claw Machines give …
Read MoreOnline stores are very hit or miss, but some are without doubt scams. Nedi Store is one such scam that the BBB has cracked down on. If a sale “sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” The Nedi Store would advertise products on social media at ridiculously low …
Read More23-year-old Chandra Vinesh Singh has been charged with fraud and forging documents under false pretenses by selling fake autographed jerseys of Oiler’s captain Connor McDavid. Sports memorabilia scammers spend a lot of time perfecting fake autographs before trying to sell their items to the general public. They will often sell …
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