Fake survey scams have been cropping up as shoppers pounce on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, the...
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Avoid OfferUp Scams
Scammers are the worst. As marketplaces continue to grow their online presence, scam artists are stepping up...
Zelle Phishing Scams on the Rise During Holiday Season
Last week, popular peer-to-peer payment (P2P) service Zelle experienced a hit from cybercriminals, who...
Beware of this Malicious Amazon Scam
An Amazon phone scam that's hear to stay. And expected to get worse during the holidays. Scammers call and...
Broward Commissioners Make Private Parking Citations Unlawful – “It’s a scam”
In downtown Fort Lauderdale, visitors said they have used private parking lot meters designed to look like...
5 Common Scams Threatening Airbnb Users
5 common scams threatening Airbnb usersAirbnb warns of five common scams, which are not unique to its...
Auto Refinancing Scams
If your're having trouble paying your car loan, you might think about doing business with a company...
Who’s affected by income scams?
The FTC and its law enforcement partners announced actions against several income scams that conned people...
Frosty the Con Man: avoiding family emergency scams
“Hello? It’s me — Frosty. Look it’s a long story but without my top hat, I’m melting. Please, I need your...
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