
Kayla's eBay/PayPal Ripoff
Hello, I'm Kayla a senior in High School. I would like to tell the story of how I got scammed 100$.
I'm sure you've heard of eBay? The site where you…

COVID-19 Phishing Scams Explained
The coronavirus malaise is unfortunately an excellent opportunity for scammers and hackers to "phish" you.
They snatch personal and financial infor…

You're Hired! Oops – There's No Openings!
It's hard to land a government or postal service job. At least that's what many people believe.

Do You Know These 8 Coronavirus Scams and Myths?
Crisis and disaster headlines typically generate misinformation and scammers try to take advantage of the situation. The novel coronavirus is no diffe…

Coronavirus Charity Scams? Spot Them with These Tips
Coronavirus is impacting all facets of life. There are some good charities out there helping. There are also scam charities popping up all the time.

How to Choose a Tax Preparer?
Doing your taxes can be complicated, but so can hiring a tax preparer. Arm yourself with the right information!

Office Depot Caught Tricking Customers. They're Fined $34 Million.
Source: www.ftc.gov

Can a Big Bank Be Bad? Very Bad?
Well, Wells Fargo was pretty bad. They’re paying three billion dollars for fraudulent activity.
Source: www.aol.com

The Money is Free, But It'll Cost You – Huh?
This recent email caught my attention.
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Robocalls: Millions from Just One Telemarketers! But Gets Nailed by the FTC
Telemarketers working with Grand Bahama Cruise Line pitched free vacations.
Source: www.ftc.gov

"Imposter" Scams Take Top Spot in Fraud Reports for 2019!
FTC Received 1.7 Million Fraud Reports.
Source: www.ftc.gov

Protect Your Messenger Accounts from Scammers and Hackers!
Are you on a messenger platform or program? Like WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and the like? Are you aware of how many scams are happening on these platform…

First Step of Investing? Don't!
Investments may seem like a good way to get wealthy, but they can make you poor just as easy. Before investing in anything, beware of these red flag…

Tax Preparers Make Your Money Disappear
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Top Executives Done for Fraud!
SEC Charges Former Top Executives of Healthcare Advertising Company with $487 Million Fraud
Source: www.sec.gov
The Securities and Exchange Commissi…

Beware of Offers to Improve Your Credit Score
We've all seen ads from companies that want to help you improve your credit score or to repair your credit. And there are scammers who use this type o…

Watch Out for These Medicare Scams
Over the last year, new Medicare cards have been sent out. These new cards now have a unique ID consisting of random numbers instead of Social Securit…

Watch Out for These Latest Twists on Senior Scams
Scammers love to target senior citizens. Some seniors are good targets because they are trusting, uncomfortable with technology, and usually answer th…

New Cell Phone Scam: SIM Swapping, a.k.a. Porting!
Scammers have found a new, sneaky way to use your personal details to steal your identity and your money. It’s called "SIM swapping", or perhaps bet…

Fed Up with Robocalls?
How many robocalls do you receive every day? Many of us receive numerous calls a day. While there are legitimate reasons to use recorded or automated …
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