Scams
Got Bad Credit? Scammers Are After You!
If you fear you have bad or hurt credit, chances are, you're being preyed on, too! Scammers will try to get you to believe they can make your credit…
Tika's Lottery Scam
This horrible incident happened in February of 2009 in Fargo, ND. I was brand new to the United States and was not too good in speaking English. Sound…
Lynn's Robbery-Followed-by-Identity-Theft Scam
It was about 15 years ago. I left my purse in my car, hidden by the sun shade and with the doors locked. I was at my mom's and was only going to be in…
Howard's In-Game Currency Scam
Ever since I was a child, my siblings and I would utilize our free time on a gaming website that we had been playing for years; it was called ROBLOX.Â…
Are Scammers Preying on Your Economic Impact Payment?
In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's also tax season. And while you're waiting to hear about your economic impact payment, criminals …
Watch Out for Fake Masks and Medications!
Like in any crisis or disaster time, scammers take advantage. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Sleazy companies are selling fake masks and med…
Talking About a Rip-Off!
Have you ever been scammed? It's terrible, no matter how much money you lose. But how do scams happen, and what can you learn from others who have bee…
Michael's Nephews' Car-Selling Ripoff
Had a nephew selling his car.
The buyer came and looked at the car.
Went to the bank and got a money order for the wrong amount.
Milton's Puppy Scam
Last summer, my wife and I were scammed out of $600.
We had been looking into getting a puppy for our kids since my wife's dog (she had him since bef…
JoDee's Food Truck Ripoff
My cousin purchases a food truck. The total cost of the food truck was $25K. She gave them $12K down payment and the rest would be paid for upon deliv…
Tracy's Facebook Marketplace Scam
I saw an ad online for a "Cricut Explore Air 2" crafting machine and messaged someone who claimed to be the "mom." Her "daughter" gave her the machine…
Kayla's eBay/PayPal Ripoff
Hello, I'm Kayla a senior in High School. I would like to tell the story of how I got scammed 100$.
I'm sure you've heard of eBay? The site where you…
Do You Know These 8 Coronavirus Scams and Myths?
Crisis and disaster headlines typically generate misinformation and scammers try to take advantage of the situation. The novel coronavirus is no diffe…
How to Choose a Tax Preparer?
Doing your taxes can be complicated, but so can hiring a tax preparer. Arm yourself with the right information!
It's Tax Time! Check Out These Helpful Tips
It's tax time! Your federal income tax return for 2019 is due on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The following tips can help you with filing your taxes for…
Protect Your Messenger Accounts from Scammers and Hackers!
Are you on a messenger platform or program? Like WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and the like? Are you aware of how many scams are happening on these platform…
Beware of Offers to Improve Your Credit Score
You may have seen ads from companies that want to help you improve your credit score or to repair your credit. Having a good credit score is important…
Watch Out for These Medicare Scams
Over the last year, Medicare cards have been updated to now contain a unique ID consisting of random numbers, rather than Social Security Numbers. Th…
Coronavirus Charity Scams? Spot Them with These Tips
Coronavirus is impacting all facets of life. There are some good charities out there helping. There are also scam charities popping up all the time.
Watch Out for These Latest Twists on Senior Scams
Scammers love to target senior citizens. Some seniors are good targets because they are trusting, uncomfortable with technology, and usually answer th…
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