Got Bad Credit? Scammers Are After You!
If you fear you have bad or hurt credit, chances are, you're being preyed on, too! Scammers will try to get you to believe they can make your credit…
Robocalls - Do You Feel (Un)Lucky?
It was pure luck. He called. You answered. At the time, you didn't realize it was bad luck ringing your line.
It sounded like the perfect offer. No m…
$40 Million Penalty for Helping Scammers Scam People Like You
Source: www.ftc.gov
One of the biggest payment processing companies and its former executive will pay more than $40.2 million to settle Federal Trade…
Bogus Money-Making Scheme Defrauded Millions
Source: www.ftc.gov
The Federal Trade Commission is sending full refunds—totaling more than $12 million—to individuals who lost money to …
Are You Getting a Refund Check?
Source: www.ftc.gov
The FTC is sending 8.5 million bucks to folks defrauded by scammy dietary supplement sellers.
Howard's In-Game Currency Scam
Ever since I was a child, my siblings and I would utilize our free time on a gaming website that we had been playing for years; it was called ROBLOX.Â…
What Spreads Faster Than the Virus?
The growth in the number of disgusting companies willing to risk your health and steal with phony virus claims and cures.
Medical Testing: Free or Fraudulent?
Carla:
Did you hear about the free medical testing down at Creekville Mall?
Peggy:
No. What're you talkin' about?
Carla:
My doctor's office calle…
Are Scammers Preying on Your Economic Impact Payment?
In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's also tax season. And while you're waiting to hear about your economic impact payment, criminals …
Scammy Company Pays Big for Helping Other Scammy Companies Scam People Like You
Source: www.ftc.gov
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Watch Out for Fake Masks and Medications!
Like in any crisis or disaster time, scammers take advantage. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Sleazy companies are selling fake masks and med…
How to See through the Schemes of Fraudsters
Scammers love headlines. They especially enjoy televised 'Special Alerts', online news media 'Top Stories', and social media 'Trending Now' feeds that…
Talking About a Rip-Off!
Have you ever been scammed? It's terrible, no matter how much money you lose. But how do scams happen, and what can you learn from others who have bee…
Michael's Nephews' Car-Selling Ripoff
Had a nephew selling his car.
The buyer came and looked at the car.
Went to the bank and got a money order for the wrong amount.
Milton's Puppy Scam
Last summer, my wife and I were scammed out of $600.
We had been looking into getting a puppy for our kids since my wife's dog (she had him since bef…
JoDee's Food Truck Ripoff
My cousin purchases a food truck. The total cost of the food truck was $25K. She gave them $12K down payment and the rest would be paid for upon deliv…
Tracy's Facebook Marketplace Scam
I saw an ad online for a "Cricut Explore Air 2" crafting machine and messaged someone who claimed to be the "mom." Her "daughter" gave her the machine…
Kayla's eBay/PayPal Ripoff
Hello, I'm Kayla a senior in High School. I would like to tell the story of how I got scammed 100$.
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…
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