Credit Card Scams
5 Red Flags of a Craigslist Scam
Craigslist started in 1995 as a simple way for founder Craig Newmark to let friends know what was going on in San Francisco. Flashforward to 2016 and that one idea in one city now covers 700 cities in 70 countries and
Read More5 Scariest Internet Scams
As safe as the internet may seem at times, every day it becomes more frightening for individuals and their personal identities that are at risk from scam artists. As scammers continue to amp up their game, things are getting worse for the FBI
Read MorePeople Are Still Getting Money Back For A Credit Card Scam In The 1990s
The Federal Trade Commission is still sending out checks to victims of a credit card fraud in the 1990s. On Tuesday, the FTC said it is mailing some 322,000 checks totaling nearly $9.7 million to people who were victims of an illegal credit card billing
Read MoreOnline Shopping Tips to Keep Close to Your Wallet
Online shopping makes it easy and convenient to search for — and buy — the must-have items on your wish list. Before you buy, check out this video for tips on avoiding hassles, getting the right product at the right
Read MoreScam Artists Get Victims to Pay With iTunes Gift Cards
A gift card is like cash — a quick, convenient and untraceable way for con artists to get money. And even if the victim realizes they’ve been scammed, there’s typically no way to reverse the transaction. Right now, the popular
Read More3 Summer Scams To Avoid
The heat is on and so is summer scams! So while you’re planning for the upcoming summer trip with family or friends, beware of scammers who will be hard at work doing some planning of their own. To avoid taking
Read More$13 Million is Gone After Two Hours and 1,600 Fake Credit Cards
A South African bank became a victim of a bank heist 10,000 miles away, after a group of criminals stole $13 million out of cash machines on another continent using fake South African credit cards. The thieves used around 1,600
Read MoreUber Scammers Take Users For a (Very Expensive) Ride
Uber is a well-known multinational online transportation network that allows passengers to get to and from their destination at a reasonable, and convenient price. Unfortunately, that reasonable price has hit the scam artist market and prices are unknowingly rising to customers.
Read MoreAvoid Being Victim of Home Improvement Fraud
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. –Whether its minor repairs or major renovations, experts say homeowners looking for a contractor need to do their homework to avoid being swindled, ripped-off or cheated. “You want to make sure that you check these people out.
Read MoreFood-Stamp Fraud
DETROIT, MI — Federal investigators claim flagrant food-stamp fraud has been occurring in Hamtramck, a suburb within Detroit. They identified $12.5 million in fraud — since when federal officials did not say — and arrested 11 store owners, managers or
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