How to Tell a Real Audit from a ScamThe Internal Revenue Service investigates hundreds of scamsMcGill, NicoleProceedings of the Japan Society for Comparative Endocrinology
Neighbor spoofing, which is when a phone number similar to yours will call you, is also a sign of a potential scam. I never answer these calls either; if someone legitimate needs to contact me, they'll leave a voicemail if I don't answer. Check Social Media One reason why social med...
A scammer will quickly tell you they’re “falling in love” and get you to say it back. The same goes for charity scams (like veterans charity scams) where fraudsters claim to be victims in need. Creates a sense of urgency. Online scammers need you to act quickly before you realize...
The sooner you recognize the signs of a hack, the better chance you have of shutting down hackers and scammers before they can do too much damage.
You get a call, email, or letter from the federal government saying you are the winner of a free U.S. grant. All you have to do is pay a processing fee to receive the money. How do you know if the offer is legitimate or a scam? Here are five ways to spot a grant scam: 1...
Online scammers frequently ask you to call a number, click a link, or log in to an account. The trouble is, you’re not logging into a legitimate portal, but instead, you’re sharing your login info with the scammer through a counterfeit web page or form. ...
CHUNG-SOOK How many times did I tell you? We need to put up a “No Urinating” sign. KI-TEK It’ll make them want to do it even more. It’s psychology. KI-JUNG (to Ki-Woo) Go yell at him or something! KI-WOO It’s not the right timing-- The Drunk Man hasn’t...
If you suddenly get a text message from your bank or a delivery service asking you to input some details or call a number regarding a service you have not bought or signed up for, it could be a scam. You should be particularly wary if you’ve never received a text from that company ...
Some scammers might try calling you or leaving you a voicemail with a call-back number to trick you into “verifying your payment method” over the phone. Some also ask you to pay some “tax” or “fee” before the delivery is sent. How to know if a delivery text is legit or fake...
How to Identify a Real Amazon Call These scams may sound scary, but some tell-tale signs will tip you off if someone is from Amazon or not. Never Blindly Trust a Scammer's Claims If someone is talking to you about an Amazon order they claim you placed, but you're not expecting an...