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October 23, 2020 in News /by Fraud.org staff

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Don’t get spooked by phantom debt collectors – Fraud.org

October 20, 2020 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

The phone rings and a scary voice on the other end tells you that you owe them money and need to pay up … or else. The caller leads you to believe that a recent loan you took out has come due and that its time to pay or face legal action. Frightening, right? This […]

Can I buy medication outside the U.S.?

October 20, 2020 in Avoid Counterfeit Drugs /by Fraud.org staff

It is illegal in most cases for people to import drugs into the U.S. for personal use. There are two concerns about having pharmacies in other countries fill prescriptions: Some products have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use and sale in the U.S. The FDA cannot ensure the safety […]

Single-use prepaid cards new payment method of choice for con artists – Fraud.org

October 20, 2020 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

For decades, the payment method of choice for scammers looking to collect money from victims has been through a wire transfer, like those provided by Western Union or MoneyGram. Victims wire the money from one location to another—sometimes even overseas—and criminals get away with untraceable cash. But recently, experts are noticing a shift. In 2014, […]

Gen Z students should beware scammers preying on back-to-school shoppers

September 1, 2020 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Advocates are warning young clothing shoppers to be on the lookout for new scams targeting them.

Use caution when talking to ‘old friends’ on Facebook

August 1, 2020 in Featured Tracking Trends, Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Scammers are using Facebook’s Messenger service to try to defraud consumers by posing as long lost friends.

Utility shut-off scammers threaten to turn off the lights on consumers during pandemic

July 1, 2020 in Featured Tracking Trends, Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Don’t fall for scammers tricking you out of hundreds or thousands of dollars through utility scams

Lost your job? Be careful ID thieves don’t take your unemployment benefits, too!

June 1, 2020 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

For the tens of millions of newly jobless, unemployment benefits are a lifeline. Unfortunately, scammers are after that lifeline too.

Fueled by COVID-19, pet adoption scams on the rise 

May 1, 2020 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Coronavirus scams: with fraudsters coming out of the woodwork, now is not the time to adopt a pet online

Beware the coming coronavirus scam tsunami

April 1, 2020 in Fraud Alerts /by Fraud.org staff

Robocalls and stimulus check scams: two forms of fraud expected to increase due to coronavirus.

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