Believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who subscribe to the good, old-fashioned newspaper. In fact, there are so many who still subscribe that the scammers have taken notice. Meet the fake newspaper renewal notification as a way to rip people off. Not sure how a newspaper or magazine subscription could turn into a lucrative scam? Read on.You receive a … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid the newspaper and magazine subscription scam
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American Home Warranty scam emails
In early August, American Home Shield announced the “Summer of Giveaways Sweepstakes” to give away a $25,000 kitchen remodel. Once American Home Shield announced this legitimate contest, the “american home warranty” scam emails began. The home warranty email scam attempts to fleece victims through the use of fake emails and phishing websites. Although the contest ends on … [Read more...] about American Home Warranty scam emails
The iPhone 6 contest scams
You may have heard the news already, there are shipping delays for the iPhone 6. No wonder, given that the new phone broke even Apple’s own sales records. So, what does this have to do with scams? Not a thing—unless you’re looking for a way to win a new phone in one of the many contests currently being offered.Let’s take a closer look at one of the most popular on Facebook. … [Read more...] about The iPhone 6 contest scams
Fidelity Life and who?
Another email phishing scam? Maybe I’m just being touchy, but lately I seem to be getting a lot more spam targeted at insurance companies. This means either:A) The spammers think I’m getting old ORB) The spammers are stupid [wpp header="Popular Scam Tips" header_start=" " header_end=" " limit="5" cat="5" stats_views="0"] Latest edition The Snitch—scam tips, recipes, … [Read more...] about Fidelity Life and who?
Facebook phishing scams
Facebook users have a tendency to be lulled into a false sense of security by the social media giant. Cybercriminals are aware of this tendency and routinely set up fake Facebook accounts to lure new victims into phishing scams. How do you avoid becoming a victim? First, learn to spot the scam.Spotting the scamWhen a Facebook friend sends you an email with a link or … [Read more...] about Facebook phishing scams