Identity theft affects millions of people a year, and it’s a problem that has been growing each year thanks to the rise of online banking…
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Category: Credit Card Scams
DTE Energy says customers have been getting calls from scammers threatening to turn power off
DETROIT – Scammers are targeting DTE Energy customers who have been impacted by recent cold weather. The thieves are spoofing phone numbers and email addresses…
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IFFB’s in-person screenings spring back to life, from ‘Emily the Criminal’ to ‘Marcel, the Shell’
It’s been a joy to see the return to in-person film festivals. The Brattle has recently hosted Wicked Queer and Boston Underground screenings, and on…
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Simple Menu Trick Can Steal Your Credit Card Info
A TikToker has gone viral after sharing a tip about a common hotel scam. In the video, user Ali (@huskymuscles) tells a story about a…
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Clinton Jewelry Store Says Don’t Fall For “Gas Station” Ring Scam
People are always trying to make a quick buck. Typically when we hear of scams, it comes from a law enforcement agency, but this warning…
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WhatsApp users warned of manipulative new scam message from fake ‘support’ accounts
WhatsApp users are being targeted by a clever new scam which tricks people into handing over private information to a fake account. Criminals are reportedly…
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SBI tips on how to protect against online fraud and phishing variations
Photo : iStock KEY HIGHLIGHTS Be suspicious of any e-mail or text message containing urgent personal or financial information. Contact the organisation using a telephone…
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DHL delivery SMS scam aims to convince, how to tell – Pickr
Even with Telstra’s Cleaner Pipes doing some of the heavy lifting, SMS scams are getting through, and scammers are getting better. How can you decipher…
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Washington BBB: Cryptocurrency scams totaled near $8M in 2021
BBB study finds lack of regulation and consumer education of cryptocurrency results in dramatic increase in fraud and financial losses. SEATTLE — In 2021, the…
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Scam Alert: Don’t open the door for this phony energy audit
By: greenwichfreepress | 5 hours ago From the Better Business Bureau Summer is coming, and rising temperatures mean high air conditioning bills. Scammers have devised…
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