Financial Fraud: Lottery Fraud – Scammers Target the Elderly

Scammers Target the Elderly The telephone call came from out of the blue. The man on the line told the 83-year-old retired schoolteacher she had won a substantial lottery prize.…

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Financial Scams: Most Common Ways

From e-mails promising huge sums оf money (in exchange fоr аn initial fee) tо callers offering tоо good tо bе true investments, fraudsters аrе оn thе prowl аnd mаnу Americans…

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Email Scam: UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION

This is an email received about “ UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION ” is…

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Financial Scams: Most Common Ways

From e-mails promising huge sums оf money (in exchange fоr аn initial…

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Email Scam Examples: FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)

This is an email received about “ FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF…

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Identity Theft: Most Common Fraud Complaint Received

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Email Scam: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA

This is an email received about “ UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ” is a…

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Military Scammers: Sgt. Ralph Edwards

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Online Scams You Need to Avoid Today

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Sean Donnell White Exploits Postal Service and Cryptocurrency Markets in Elaborate Fraud Schemes

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Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent

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Romance Scam: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

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The lottery: a beacon of hope, a dream of financial freedom, a chance to escape the mundane. But for scammers,…

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The High-Net-Worth Individual’s Guide to Avoiding Charity And Fundraising Fraud

In an era where digital connectivity and social awareness have amplified our capacity for compassion, it's disheartening to acknowledge that…

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The “Donate Car for Tax Credit” Scam: How to Avoid Falling Victim

The "Donate Car for Tax Credit" scam preys on individuals' generosity and desire for tax benefits. While donating a car…

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Beware the Pitfalls: Car Donation Charity Fraud in California

Donating your car to charity in California can be a generous act, benefiting both worthy causes and yourself through potential…

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Automobile Accident Attorney Scams: Protecting Yourself After a Crash

An automobile accident attorney scam involves fraudulent or unethical practices aimed at exploiting accident victims seeking legal representation.

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ChatGPT 4 Scams: Red Flags, Examples, & Reporting

ChatGPT 4, OpenAI's groundbreaking language model, is an impressive tool. But sadly, its popularity has attracted scammers eager to exploit…

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Return Fraud on the Rise: Stolen Goods and Counterfeits Costing Retailers Billions

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