Scams

Yesterday some high-profile people had their Twitter accounts hacked by scammers who

When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your balance in check could be a game changer.

The FTC continues to seek out and warn sellers who peddle so-called Coronavirus treatments with no proof they work.

These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action.

We’ve been telling you about the scams related to COVID-19.

The email suddenly appears in your inbox.

Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and many people’s cash flows are low. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike.

Every day we are reading about researchers studying potential ways to prevent, treat or cure COVID-19.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the FTC has released dozens of warning letters against people trying to make an illegal buck off the Coronavirus.

No; this isn’t an action movie.

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about

Hey college students: even though you’re likely far from campus, scammers are still trying to find you.

If you’re a regular reader of this blog — or of the news, you know that scammers are out in force, taking advantage of all aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.

Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th

Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.

If someone you don’t know sends you a check and asks for money back, that’s a scam.

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