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Exposing Scams Since 1995

Get the news that protects you from vicious innovative scams of the 21st century. Stay informed and entertained, for free.

AI Scammers Are Getting Smarter in 2025: Here’s How to Stay Safe

In 2025, AI-driven fraud has reached new heights, leaving many unsuspecting victims in its wake. Here’s what you need to know to stay one step ahead.

Google’s New Scam Detection Tools Provide Real-Time Alerts

In an era where phone scams are increasingly sophisticated, Google is stepping up to protect users with new scam detection tools. These tools are designed to provide real-time alerts during phone calls, helping to safeguard personal information and prevent fraud....

Hacker creates 1 million virtual servers to illegally mine crypto

A recent operation led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man in Ukraine, accused of orchestrating a vast cryptojacking scheme. This scheme involved the creation of one million virtual servers, crafted using compromised accounts, to mine cryptocurrency illegally. Europol...

Rise of the ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Scam on Social Media Platforms

An alarming trend has emerged on social media platforms where users' compassion is exploited by online scammers using what's known as a "bait-and-switch" technique. Initially, these posts present seemingly urgent scenarios, such as injured animals or missing...

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Debtors Need to be held Accountable

Debtors Need to be held Accountable

This scam is to discuss DEBTORS who scam companies and received services or merchandise and not pay. Here is a recent one. Debtor: American Midwest Clothing Inc Contact Name: Adnan Paryani Address: 2846 West 48th Place City: Chicago State: IL Zip: 60632 Country: USA...

Crowdfunding Scams

Crowdfunding Scams

Crowdfunding is one way to support a project you believe in and get rewards for that support. But the project you’re backing is only as good as the people behind it. Some dishonest people can take your money but produce nothing – no product, no project, and no reward....

Check Your Credit Card Statments for this Scam

Check Your Credit Card Statments for this Scam

Fraudsters are dipping their toes in the water by making mysterious — yet familiar — charges on users' credit and debit cards. Recently, more scammers. have been using iTunes as a disguise to make fraudulent purchases. According...

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5 Common Scams Threatening Airbnb Users

5 Common Scams Threatening Airbnb Users

5 common scams threatening Airbnb usersAirbnb warns of five common scams, which are not unique to its platform. 1. Advance-fee scam: Someone offers to pay you or give you something if you pay through a service outside of Airbnb. 2. Phishing scam: Someone sends an...

Auto Refinancing Scams

Auto Refinancing Scams

If your're having trouble paying your car loan, you might think about doing business with a company that says they can get you lower monthly payments. But not all refinancing companies play by the rules. Scammers will just take your money and do nothing in...

Who’s affected by income scams?

Who’s affected by income scams?

The FTC and its law enforcement partners announced actions against several income scams that conned people out of hundreds of millions of dollars by falsely telling them they could make a lot of money. One of those scams was 8 Figure Dream Lifestyle, which touted a...

Frosty the Con Man: avoiding family emergency scams

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 help — send money now or I’ll be nothing but a puddle!” OK, so that’s a silly example and real imposters aren’t funny. But, on the 8th day of Consumer Protection,...

Scammers Offer Facemasks but don’t Deliver

Scammers Offer Facemasks but don’t Deliver

If there’s a high demand online for health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products, guess what scammers pretend to sell? That’s right: health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products. Since the beginning of March, dozens of people, including...

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