Scammers tend to use the name of an employee from a large company and craft a job posting that matches similar positions. An initial red flag is that scammers usually try to make the job very appealing, Velasquez said. “They’re going to have very high salaries for somewhat low-sk...
The scammer's first tactic is to scare the dickens out of the victim by threatening arrest or prosecution. The shock and scare prevents the victim from thinking. Just to avoid a jail cell, the victim will follow the scammer's instructions, including paying by wire transfer, gift cards, PayP...
Protect yourself from scammers by doing this one thing every time your bank callsEames Yates
This page contains the latest alerts on newly recognized scams, provides information on how to protect yourself against common scams and ways to avoid being scammed.
Instead of vague messages being sent, criminals design them to target anything from a specific organization, to a department within that organization, or even an individual in order to ensure the greatest chance that the email is read and the scam is a success. ...
Scammers often lure victims with promises of unbeatable perks—high salaries, flexible working hours, and remote roles—all of which may seem too good to pass up. While some companies do offer these benefits, especially post-COVID, a recruiter contacting you solely through WhatsApp is likely us...
Pig-butchering is a nasty term for a particularly painful type of scam. Here's how to protect yourself. But they really love me One of the most heartbreaking scams is the romance scam. The scammer initiates casual contact online, and then over days, weeks, or even months poses as a lo...
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Scammers look for ways to trick people into giving them money year-round, but tax season can be particularly fraught. One of the most common tax scams is identity theft.
Learn to spot a scam Knowing the techniques scammers use can help you stay one step ahead of them. Here are some things they do that you should be aware of. They may pretend to be someone you know Scammers often pretend to be contacting you from the IRS or Social Security Administration...