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Don’t Let a Tech Support Scammer Fool You This April

March 31, 2022 in Fraud Alerts, Tech scams /by Fraud.org staff

Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.

Unexpected eBay 1099-K form could be fraud

February 28, 2022 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.

2021 fraud trends show increased financial loss, rise of investment scams, and more

January 31, 2022 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

The arrival of COVID vaccines are the light at the end of the tunnel. But scammers are finding ways of using the vaccine to separate consumers from their money.

Resolve to DM safely in 2022

January 1, 2022 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.

Don’t let your guard down this holiday season

December 1, 2021 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

With scams linked to the pandemic continuing to affect millions of Americans, the holidays are no time to let your guard down. Here are scams that holiday travelers and shoppers should most be on the lookout for.

Supply chain disruptions are likely to be the gift that keeps on giving for scammers this holiday season

October 21, 2021 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

consumers’ eagerness to get their hands on the season’s hottest gifts — combined with global supply chain disruptions — are likely to play right into scammers’ hands.

A new low: Imposter scams targeting nurses during COVID-19 

September 30, 2021 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

While most Americans have celebrated the heroism of these frontline healthcare workers, scammer have seen something else: a vulnerable target. 

Scammers impersonating the boss to swindle workers out of money

August 31, 2021 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Just because an email says it’s from your boss, it may not be. If you are in doubt about the authenticity of an email request, call your boss on the telephone and verify the request before taking any action.

Fraudsters target students this back-to-school season

August 1, 2021 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, students should be alert to ways scammers are targeting young people.

Seeing ads for cryptocurrecy investments? Could be a scam

June 28, 2021 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

According to the FTC, consumers aged 20-49 are five times more likely to report losing money on investments in cryptocurrency than older age groups.

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