It’s the holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient,…
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Scammers heading to social media to catch their targets
As of November 2022, online shopping scam reports to the BBB Scam Tracker remain just under all-time highs reached in 2021. DALLAS — With the…
View More Scammers heading to social media to catch their targetsSnap benefit scam leaves Nashville dad with less than $1 dollar on his EBT card
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Dale Piar stopped at Kroger last week to do some last-minute Thanksgiving shopping but he left empty-handed. He said he had…
View More Snap benefit scam leaves Nashville dad with less than $1 dollar on his EBT cardHillsdale County didn’t call you for delinquent taxes
HILLSDALE, Mich. (WILX) – The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a familiar phone scam. According to authorities, people have reported phone calls…
View More Hillsdale County didn’t call you for delinquent taxesSelecting Medicare coverage can be overwhelming, but doing the legwork pays off and avoids scams | Leave it to Levy
If you watch TV, you’ve probably seen ubiquitous ads announcing that the Medicare enrollment period for next year ends Dec. 7. That’s when you either…
View More Selecting Medicare coverage can be overwhelming, but doing the legwork pays off and avoids scams | Leave it to LevyHow to Buy Taylor Swift Tickets and Avoid Scams
Legions of Taylor Swift fans failed to get tickets for her upcoming “Eras Tour” during this week’s messy, internet-breaking presale. But things could be worse:…
View More How to Buy Taylor Swift Tickets and Avoid ScamsSCAM ALERT: Better Business Bureau warns against phony package delivery text messages – NBC 15 WPMI
SCAM ALERT: Better Business Bureau warns against phony package delivery text messages NBC 15 WPMI Read more…
View More SCAM ALERT: Better Business Bureau warns against phony package delivery text messages – NBC 15 WPMISextortion Scam, $10K Bitcoin Fraud Top Lower Makefield Crimes
LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA —One crime involved a sextortion scam. And three fraud cases led to victims transferring over $20,000. Then there was vandalism in…
View More Sextortion Scam, $10K Bitcoin Fraud Top Lower Makefield CrimesKeep scammers in the cold as weather spikes utility bills
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Scammers are ready to jump in and take advantage of any situation, and that includes the change in the weather that’s now…
View More Keep scammers in the cold as weather spikes utility billsHow to Avoid Card Skimmers and Protect Your Banking Data
The card skimmer devices used to steal your data can be hard to detect because they are so small. To protect yourself from being a…
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