Modeling Scams
A talent scout says you've got a future in modeling. That's flattering — but sometimes it’s a scam.
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Free COVID test scam targets people on Medicare
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Rental Listing Scams
Scammers use rental listings to get you to pay in advance for a place to live or vacation.
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As prices rise, keep an eye out for scammers
Government Grant Scams
Offers of free money from government grants are scams. Here’s how to avoid a government grant scam, and how to report it.
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Only scammers demand utility payments in cryptocurrency
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Contacted about a long-lost relative’s inheritance? Hold on a minute
The FTC has been getting reports of people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. They are, they say, looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance. And they think it might be you. (Spoiler alert: it’s not.)
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Don’t click on that random text. It’s a scam
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Scammers target disaster victims. Spot their traps
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Selling stuff online? Here’s how to avoid a scam
Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers.