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6 Tips for Spotting Fake Online Reviews During the Holiday Shopping Season
Don’t rely solely on product ratings when buying stuff online — they’re likely skewed by fake reviews.
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Watch Out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams — Here's How to Avoid 5 of the Most Common Ones
Budget-conscious shoppers are scouring for the best holiday sales this year, and scammers are counting on it, according to a fraud expert.
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How to Spot a Political Scam
As the election nears, scammers look for every angle to take advantage of voters. Learn how you can protect yourself from election scams.
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Scammers Are Texting You From Your Own Number Now — Here's What to Do If That Happens
Some Verizon mobile phone users are receiving spam text messages from what appear to be their own phone numbers. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
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Thinking About Buying Crypto? Here's What You Need to Know
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.
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Here's How Much Money Americans Lose to Online Scammers at Every Age
SEON’s “Gen-Z Fraud Report” found that people younger than 20 had the biggest year-over-year increase in fraud reports between 2019 and 2020.
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College Student Thought She Landed a Paid Internship. Then Scammers Stole Thousands From Her
A college student in Long Beach who applied to a paid internship via the job-searching site Indeed was told she had landed the job — then scammers stole thousands from her.
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Beware When Shopping Online This Holiday Season
Black Friday deals are already live, and with supply issues and product shortages, your best options to find what you want may be online. Beware of con artists waiting in the wings for desperate shoppers.
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Financial Scam Serves as Warning for Those Seeking a Caregiver for Older Relatives
Billions of dollars are stolen from seniors each year. Financial fraud and exploitation is the most prevalent form of elder abuse.
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‘Tis the Season to Shop Safe and Smart
Beware of con artists waiting in the wings for desperate holiday shoppers trying to beat supply chain issues and product shortages.
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BBB Warns of Schemes Targeting Veterans
Each year, veterans lose millions of dollars to schemes targeted at them.
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Fake Job Listings Cost North Texans Time, Money
A North Texas man thought he’d finally found a job in his field- but it turned out to be a scam. NBC 5 Responds reporter Diana Zoga shows you what happened and how to protect yourself.
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Fake Job Listings Cost North Texans Time, Money
A North Texas man thought he’d finally found a job in his field- but it turned out to be a scam. NBC 5 Responds reporter Diana Zoga shows you what happened and how to protect yourself.
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How to Spot the Latest Scam Texts, Emails Targeting Texas Drivers
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says online criminals are targeting Texas drivers with messages that look like they’re coming from the state agency.
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How to Spot the Latest Scam Texts, Emails Targeting Texans
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says online criminals are targeting Texas drivers with messages that look like they’re coming from the state agency.
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Better Business Bureau Warns About Scholarship Scams When Searching for Financial Aid
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about the presence of scammers looking to take advantage of students and parents searching for financial aid opportunities.
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Tips on Avoiding Amazon Prime Day Scams and Counterfeits
Online shopping exploded on Amazon during the pandemic and that trend is likely to continue during the start of “Amazon Prime Days” this week, but be warned, some of the deals you see online… may simply be too good to be true.
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Scammers Target COVID Victims' Families Seeking Funeral Assistance, FEMA Warns
The federal government recently launched a public assistance program that seeks to help family members of people who died due to COVID-19 receive reimbursements for funeral expenses through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. However, complaints of scams were reported before the program even officially launched.
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FBI Warns Against Fake Coronavirus Vaccination Cards Being Sold Online
Some people see that little vaccination card that comes with that first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as a badge of honor. Others see it as an opportunity to make money through a scam gaining popularity online.
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Received a COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Text or Email? Don't Click It
The Department of Justice issued a warning Wednesday about fake post-vaccine survey scams. Here’s what to do if you receive one of these unsolicited text messages or emails.