You’re checking your messages and you get a friendly note: Want to earn money online? All you need to do is complete a few simple tasks—maybe rate a product, click a button here or there, or help “optimize” a new app. Sounds harmless, right? But, just like that, you’ve stepped onto the slippery slope of a task scam. What is a task scam? It's a digital con that targets innocent … [Read more...] about Task Scams Are a Growing Problem
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Medical Insurance Scams Are On the Rise — Are You Ready?
Health insurance. It’s not exactly the most thrilling topic in the world, but it’s definitely one of the most important. With healthcare costs climbing, safety nets under threat, and scammers prowling like sharks on the hunt, protecting yourself from medical insurance scams is critical. And yes, schemes like these are skyrocketing, targeting you, me, and those who are the most … [Read more...] about Medical Insurance Scams Are On the Rise — Are You Ready?
The Walmart Check Scam — Ten Years and Counting
Scammers never rest. And if there’s one thing they love, it’s a scheme that sounds too good to be true. Enter the Walmart check scam. I first covered this classic con in 2015. Now, ten years later, scammers are bringing their A-game with updated tricks and tactics. Here’s how you can spot it, avoid it, and keep your hard-earned money safe.How Did the Walmart Check Scam Work … [Read more...] about The Walmart Check Scam — Ten Years and Counting
Don’t Get Fooled by (Fake) Political Emails Asking for Money
If your email inbox is anything like mine, it's probably filled with all sorts of messages—from promotions to newsletters and, unfortunately, a massive number of political emails asking for money. No matter what your politics might be, when you contribute, you want your donation to go to your candidate or cause, not to some scammer's bank account. So, with a national election … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Fooled by (Fake) Political Emails Asking for Money
Tips to avoid online shopping scams
Summer is here and with it comes the opportunity to pick up some amazing deals with all those summer sales. We all know how convenient online shopping is, but it comes with its own set of risks. Did you know that online shopping scams have surged, impacting millions of consumers and businesses worldwide? In this blog post, we’ll explore the world of online shopping scams, how … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid online shopping scams