Tag "Money Scam"
New Whatsapp Money Scam
The newest WhatsApp money scam is tricking users into paying for the free messaging service. Several users have reported receiving a text message, which appears to come from WhatsApp, stating that their “subscription has expired”. Little do they know where this money
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Free Ransomware Decryption Tools
Free ransomware decryption tools have helped 2,500 people rescue their data, depriving cyber-crooks of more than $1.48M (€1.35 million) in ransom. The tools — part of the No More Ransom project — were launched three months ago by the Dutch
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Prevent Electronic Money Scams
The majority of people work hard for their money, and believe it or not fraudsters are also busy creating new ways of tricking the unsuspecting banking public into divulging critical financial details so that they can eventually steal from them.
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Most Likely Scam Victims
Stereotypical scam victim have been characterized as either elderly or uneducated, however, new research by the BBB shows that 69% of victims are under the age of 45, and 78% hold a college or graduate degree! The truth is scammers are
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Money Used in Walmart Scam
Two scam artists are on the police radar as they used more than $1,000 in movie money at a Buford, Georgia Walmart. The fake cash looked like real $100 bills, except it was stamped with “FOR MOTION PICTURE USE ONLY”. RELATED: BBB:
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VW’s False Clean Car Claims $10 Billion for Consumers
Volkswagen is agreeing to provide up to $10 billion to owners and lessees of VW and Audi 2.0 liter diesel cars that it claimed had low levels of harmful emissions, but did not, this comes under a partial settlement filed by
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Uber 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.
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Panhandlers Alleged Fraud – Mother and Daughter Catch Them on Camera
TOPSHAM, Maine (NECN) — When a Maine mother and daughter uncovered what they thought was a fraudulent panhandling scheme, they took a stand. And then, they were allegedly assaulted. “I’m still hurting where he hit me,” said Bonnie Gould. Bonnie,
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How to Avoid WhatsApp Viruses, Scams and Hoaxes
WhatsApp scams are going around and this last one could be the most dangerous yet to unwitting users. Prevent these scam artists from threatening you to download a virus to your phone by detecting some of the WhatsApp scams that you need to delete
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Report Scams on the Scam Tracker
The Better Business Bureau launched a BBB Scam Tracker in late 2015 to provide consumers in the United States and Canada a place to spot and report scams. It’s another way to do a little extra research if you suspect
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