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Killed by a scam: A father took his life after losing his savings to international criminal gangs. He’s not the only one
— The scams – mostly run out of Southeast Asia - are given that name because they involve “fattening up” victims before taking everything they have.
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There’s a new scam called quishing. Here’s what it is and what you need to know
— Quishing – much like similar sounding smishing and phishing – uses subterfuge to direct you to bogus sites in an attempt to get your personally identifiable information, such as Social Security number, user name or passwords, date of birth or credit or debit card number. AP
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Instagram Code Scam
— Detecting email phishing scams related to Instagram requires a vigilant approach and attention to detail. Here are some tips to help you identify potential phishing emails:
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The Nigerian Prince Lives
— You may think that the Nigerian Prince Scam (also known as 419 scams) are obsolete, but in reality they are still very much alive. As per a recent report, these scams continue to rake in over $700,000 annually.
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FBI Warns Against Election Fraud Schemes
— The FBI issued a warning that scammers are exploiting the 2024 US election to perpetrate many different types of fraudulent schemes.
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8 phishing email scams to watch out for this holiday season
— How to spot and avoid the most common scams that target you this time of year
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Nashville business president nearly falls victim to phone scam
— “At that point, he confirmed my name, my address, and my date of birth.”
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Social Security Isn't Dropping You
— According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims of government imposter scams reported losing nearly $509 million in 2022. Scammers can easily create communications that look legitimate. Learn how to spot them.