Scam risks increase during the holidays
The FBI says boys ages 14 to 17 are increasingly being tricked into sending sexually explicit images online and then extorted out of money or gift cards, or made to
Michigan warns residents of ‘prop money’ scam on social media marketplaces
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is warning people to be on the lookout after getting numerous reports of “prop money” being used to make purchases on
Dave Ramsey Caller Lost $487K To An Online Investment Scam. ‘You Lost Your Retirement Money, You’re Not Going To Get That Back’
A recent episode of “The Ramsey Show” featured a heartbreaking call from a 68-year-old Texas woman named Cathy, who revealed she lost her entire retirement savings to an online investment
Dave Ramsey Caller Lost $487K To An Online Investment Scam. ‘You Lost Your Retirement Money, You’re Not Going To Get That Back’
A recent episode of “The Ramsey Show” featured a heartbreaking call from a 68-year-old Texas woman named Cathy, who revealed she lost her entire retirement savings to an online investment
Consumers lost over $1B to worldwide business scam
Randy Hutchinson | Jackson Sun “The breadth of this scam is remarkable, from brazen earnings claims to the fact that their so-called investment trainers are often nothing more than salespeople.
Looking for a way to make extra income? Know the warning signs of a ‘side hustle scam’
In today’s economy, many people are turning to side hustles to earn extra income. Whether it’s freelance work, online sales or part-time gigs, flexible opportunities can be a valuable source
Rental scam warning: How to spot fake listings, protect money
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As peak moving season continues, the Federal Trade Commission is warning renters to be cautious when searching for new apartments or houses online. While websites and apps
Warning: Back to school is primetime for bad actors to try to scam students, parents; here’s what to watch for
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Back-to-school season is a hectic time of year, making it the perfect opportunity for scammers to capitalize. Here’s how to protect your personal data and money.
‘Scam Inc’ uncovers multi-billion dollar online scam network
Click here for the original audio and to read more. The Economist podcast “Scam Inc” tells the story of the global online scam industry, which is growing larger and more
This online scam is putting the LGBTQ2S+ global activist community at risk
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a cautionary tale about internet scams. Everywhere you look online there are traps to catch the unaware and the vulnerable. The impacts of scams targeting the