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The world's premier anti internet scam, anti fraud information blog
The internet is an ever-growing platform and although this brings us closer to one another, it also allows for online shopping scams. As more businesses migrate to the digital marketplace, it becomes even more important to stay informed regarding the mechanics of online shopping scams. There is a dark side to the online world where […]
When it comes to your money, it pays to tread warily. Debt collections companies are employed by credit granting companies to collect customer debt on their behalf, but appearances can be deceiving and these companies may not always be legitimate. Debt collection scams are rife, and it’s up to you to equip yourself with the […]
While the idea of swapping your 9-to-5 office job for a more flexible working environment in the comfort of your own home may sound alluring, one must be wary! Work from home scams are all too common and the modern growing shift towards remote jobs provides the perfect opportunity for these scams to flourish. It […]
In the digital age, our mobile phones hold great power. We use them for more than just staying social, we use them to make online purchases and to grow our businesses. There are so many ways to use our mobile phones and even more ways to become victims of mobile fraud. Discover what mobile fraud […]
When using the services of a taxi you are often in an unfamiliar place and therefore vulnerable to dishonest taxi drivers. Unfortunately, taxi fare scams are common – in this article we have detailed a few of the scams that are out there and how to avoid them. Types Of Taxi Fare Scams The Scenic […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been one of the latest companies whose name has been used to scam American taxpayers out of money. There have been many alerts warning Americans about these scams and what to look out for. Tax season is stressful enough and nobody wants to get caught in a scam. Find […]
A tech support scam has been designed to make you believe that there is something wrong with your software and that you need ‘their support’ in order to fix it. The scammers will pretend to be Microsoft support and in-form you that there are problems on your computer. They will make normal system outputs appear […]
Initial Coin Offerings (ICO’s), a new fundraising method linked to crypto currencies such as Bitcoin, have quickly become the biggest form of crowd-funding for start-up companies and projects. These offerings are unregulated, controversial, and many lead to Initial Coin Offering Scams (ICO scams). According to coinschedule.com, ICOs have made more than $3 billion dollars so […]
We live in a society where narcissistic behavior has become our norm, we have become a people who bask in the glory of self-love and success. We are the selfie generation, where ‘Living your best life’ isn’t just a saying but a mantra. But to add balance to our lives we are also very giving […]
Disasters such as hurricanes are tragic events, they cause major damage and ruin the lives of thousands of people. Yet there are fraudsters whom are willing to take advantage of the terrible situation. Disaster relief scams really started to show their ugly head after the tragic events of Katrina. Many people were duped out of […]