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Scams are fraudulent schemes performed by a dishonest individual, group, or company in an attempt obtain money or something else of value. Scams traditionally resided in confidence tricks, where an individual would misrepresent themselves as someone with skill or authority, i.e. a doctor, lawyer, investor.

instagram sweepstakes scam - current scams

Instagram Sweepstakes Scam

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Instagram Sweepstakes Scams have evolved onto the Instagram platform. The platform is where influencers can make money by promoting products and services of...
know your retailer - current scams

Know your Retailer and your Rights when Shopping Online

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It's important to know your retailer and your rights when shopping online. COVID allowed scammers to double down on some of the worst...
suspended social security number - currentscams

Suspended Social Security Number? Never.

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You receive a call and you’re told that he’s from the government and you now have a suspended Social Security number because of some...
malicious email - current scams

Malicious Email

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Malicious actors never let a crisis go to waste, and with the rise of COVID-19, United Nations officials have noted a 600% increase in...
crowdfunding scam - current scams

How to Avoid a Crowdfunding Scam

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Whether a crowdfunding campaign seems shady or not, you still need to take a critical look at any project you’re looking to donate to. ...
contact tracing - current scams

Contact Tracing of COVID-19 Patients – Text Message Scam

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Contact tracing plays a vital role in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 and by now, you’re probably pretty much aware what contact...
legitmate websites - current scams.com

Legitimate Websites?

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Unscrupulous companies create websites that look just like legitimate websites that provide information on finding a job, joining the military, or getting government benefits...
fake check scam

Fake Check Scam – How to Spot, Avoid and Report Them

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In a fake check scam, a person that you don’t know asks you to deposit a check.  Sometimes, these checks can be for several...
60 and over - current scams

60 and Over in the Time of COVID-19

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We know that those 60 and over think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now, is “old”. We’ve been warned about...
email extortion scam - current scams

Email Extortion Scam

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According to a recent study, people are more likely to respond to threatening email extortion scam messages than to those that promise rewards which explains...