Foreign money exchangeis a scam being phased out as most millennials are aware of it and on guard against it. The most popular version begins with a fake Nigerian prince or a wealthy businessman who will spin a sad story, over email, about how they have had to flee Nigeria but have lef...
Medicare is a government-funded health insurance, which scammers also take advantage of by slipping fraudulent claims (otherwise called as the Obamacare Fraud). Fake claims could go undetected because Medicare is difficult to navigate, thus making it a high-risk fraud program. ...
The spread of COVID-19 has led to a surge in new phishing scams. Learn about these scams and how to keep yourself safe from cybercrime.
Scammers may pretend to be your bank, insurance provider, or a government agency to ask for sensitive information, like your health data and financial details. Then they sell this data to third parties for a profit. Access to the user’s digital device and/or online accounts Scammers can a...
If the user informs you that there was a horrible accident or a dreadful disease and there is an “urgent need” of your help, it’s usually a fraud attempt. Even if the statement seems frightening and real to you, it is probably a scam. It will be better if you start looking for ...
Health insurance is a big expense — especially as costs continue to rise without an increase in value. In 2024, private health insurance costs are expected to increase by 7.6% or more. Footnote 1Opens overlay The lack of affordable options creates a challenge for small and midsize businesses...
Life insurance is a contract between you and an insurance company. You pay premiums to keep the policy active, and in return, the company pays a sum of money, known as thelife insurance death benefit, to your beneficiaries when you die. Beneficiaries may include your spouse, adult children,...
The scammers will be sure to stress all of these points in their messages to potential targets. “Crypto recovery scams say, “talk to an expert.” Here is an example of what a fraudulent claim might tell a victim looking to recover their money. See how they promise to get your money ...
Making a donation to a relief organization is one of the most common reactions to a natural disaster like an earthquake. This is one of the reasons why hurricane relief scams work so great: we want to help. Unfortunately, scammers know this. These scammers are waiting to take advantage of...
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