8 Common Funeral Scams (And How to Avoid Them)
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Autumn ushers in risky scams for homeowners
Original Article: Steve Bernas, 9/24/23 As we head into fall, summer fades into shorter days and longer to-do lists as we prepare
One Solid Way To Protect Older Investors From Money Scams
original article: FORBES John F. Wasik Aug 4, 2023,10:28am EDT This is an old story: Scamsters target older folks because they are
BBB Scam Alert: Fraudulent QR codes continue to be used in a variety of scams
Original Article: By Better Business Bureau. August 1, 2022. The use and consumer familiarity with QR codes present an opportunity for businesses to direct
Person to Person (P2P) Scams
Scammers increasingly turning to P2P payment apps Original article in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms like Apple Pay, Zelle, Venmo, and
Spot the Debt Collection Scam
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Protect Yourself From These Common Scam Emails
Story by Nina Derwin 6/5/2023 Protect Yourself From These Common Scam Emails Each day, billions– yes, billions– of deceptive or fraudulent emails
Chatbots, deepfakes, and voice clones: AI deception for sale
By Michael Atleson, Attorney, FTC Division of Advertising Practices March 20, 2023 You may have heard of simulation theory, the notion that
Jen Shah’s scam victims speak out: ‘You get to the point where there’s no way out’
The “Real Housewives” star was recently sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison. ByAllie Weintraub, Sally Hawkins, Paulina Tam, Tien Bischoff, and Knez Walker January 20,
Tax Season Scams
How to protect yourself — and recover — from preparer fraud and identity theft Original article: By John Waggoner, AARP, published February 16, 2023