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Amazon Issues New Warning: Impersonation Scams Targeting Millions of Shoppers
Amazon has issued a new alert to customers after researchers uncovered a wave of fake Amazon websites,...
Celebrity Impersonation Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers pose as celebrities—using fake social media accounts, direct messages, or voice calls—to solicit...
Sextortion & Child-Targeted Threat Extortion: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers leverage explicit images, videos, or fabricated content to threaten victims—often minors—into...
DMV Toll & Fine Smishing Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers impersonate the DMV or toll agencies via SMS, claiming unpaid fines or fees, and trick victims into...
AI-Powered Scams & Deepfakes: Recognize, Prevent, and Protect
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized communication — but scammers are also using it to trick...
Donate Safely This Memorial Day: Spot & Avoid Veteran Charity Scams
Honoring Our Heroes Safely How to Avoid Fraudulent Veteran Charities This Memorial Day Every Memorial Day,...
Job Scams via Text Message Are Surging in 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know
Job Scams via Text Message Are Surging in 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know In 2025, scammers are...
Beware: Bitcoin ATM Scams are Rapidly Rising – How to Protect Yourself
Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs), convenient machines designed for easy cryptocurrency transactions, have unfortunately...
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