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2015 Hottest Investment Scams
You work hard for your money, and there are legions of people working just as hard to steal it from you. So what’s hot in five-star boiler rooms these days? Crowdfunding, variable annuities and pot, among other things. Con artists
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Facebook “Dislike Button” Scam
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a recent Q&A that the social network was getting ready to roll out a new button to let people express, in a single click, some sentiment other than “like.” Though he made it clear
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AAA Warns of Scam That Could Injure or Kill You
AAA auto club is warning drivers that scam artists need only you and your car to pull off the perfect scam. This auto scam can happen anywhere there is traffic on a normally busy street. You are driving and the driver in front of you
Read MoreExcellus Breach Could Affect 10.5 Million People
A health insurance company, based in New York, says cyberattackers could have exposed the records of up to 10.5 million people. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s investigation revealed that the initial attack dates back to December 2013. Attackers may have gained access to
Read MoreCaesars Palace Paying Millions for Not Policing Money Laundering
Caesars Palace, the well-known Las Vegas casino has agreed to an $8 million fine by the federal agency responsible for combating money laundering. The casino has also reached an agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board to pay an additional $1.5
Read MoreHow the Business Of Fraud Operates
How do you envision a hacker to appear? Are their in their twenties, hyped up on energy drinks focusing on their attention on the screen of their laptop? Or perhaps you envision a late forty-year old in his basement late
Read MoreRobocall: The Silent Phone Scam
Robocalls have become a common phone scam that detect humans answering phone calls for a chance at stealing your bank information and potentially your identity. The scenario goes like this: The phone rings and you answer, only to realize no
Read MoreOnline Rental Frauds and Scams
Several indicators reveal renters and home-seekers find use of online resources, such as websites and email, to be the best source of locating homes and apartments. However, these days we are hearing more about suspicious or abusive practices by some seeking to take advantage
Read MoreThe Scamsters Apprentice – Now Hiring
Online scammers are out recruiting for the best scam artists to help them transfer money and stolen goods. Of course, these scamsters don’t come right out and say that’s what they want. Instead, they claim to offer work at home jobs or pretend to
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