The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm about a recent increase in student loan forgiveness scams after President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to cancel debt for certain borrowers. Less than a month ago, Biden pledged to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student...
(a) Whoever- (1) having knowingly accessed a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access, and by means of such conduct having obtained information that has been determined by the United States Government pursuant to an Executive order or statute to...
With pandemic-related relief either ending or exhausted, debt totals are creeping up for Americans. Credit card balances jumped by $17 billion to $800 billion for the third quarter of this year, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center...
From bogus investment offers promising “guaranteed” high returns to fraudulent scholarship applications charging hidden fees, scammers prey on financial and academic ambitions to steal money or personal data.
Scammers leverage explicit images, videos, or fabricated content to threaten victims—often minors—into paying ransom or performing actions under threat of exposure or harm.
Victims receive unsolicited video calls from fake foreign law enforcement officers claiming you’ve committed a crime overseas. They threaten arrest or deportation unless you immediately pay “bail” or “fines,” often via wire transfer or gift cards.
Imposter scammers pose as tech support or customer-service agents—often claiming to be from Microsoft, Apple, or your internet provider—to trick victims into granting remote access, installing malware, or paying for fake services.
Scammers impersonate the DMV or toll agencies via SMS, claiming unpaid fines or fees, and trick victims into clicking malicious links or paying bogus charges. Awareness and verification are your best defense.
Pig-butchering scams blend romance with fake cryptocurrency investments, resulting in devastating financial and emotional losses. Understanding this scam can help you protect yourself and others.
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