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How to spot disaster relief job scams
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How to spot a hurricane-related scam
Scammers often prey on vulnerable people in need of help after a hurricane. Here are tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam during hurricane season.
Scams
We share some tips on how to spot hurricane-related scams
Scammers often prey on vulnerable people in need of help after a hurricane. Here are tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam during hurricane season.
Scams
How to spot a post-storm home contractor scam
After a natural disaster, scammers often visit homes offering repairs in an attempt to take money from people looking for a quick fix. Here’s what to look out for.
Scams
Scammers are putting fake QR codes on parking meters to steal your information
The Federal Trade Commission, Better Business Bureau and various cities have issued warnings about this scam. Here’s how to avoid being duped.
Scams
Fake QR codes on parking meters: How to avoid scams
The Federal Trade Commission, Better Business Bureau and various cities have issued warnings about this scam. Here’s how to avoid being duped.
Scams
Have you received a threatening email asking for bitcoin payment with a photo of your home? It’s a scam
The emails are part of a common scam to get people to send money by threatening to leak embarrassing videos or personal information.
Scams
Have you received a threatening email asking for bitcoin payment with a photo of your home? It’s a scam
Pegasus spyware emails are a common extortion scam to get money from unsuspecting recipients.
Scams
Photo of a missing elderly woman holding a Yoda toy is part of a bait-and-switch scam
Facebook posts share the same image of an elderly woman with a Yoda toy, but each claims she was found in different places, including Texas, Arizona and Italy.
Scams
No, the Department of Education is not offering free teacher certifications
Facebook ads claim the Department of Education is giving out free teacher certifications, but the ads are not legitimate.
Scams
Yes, the Ticketmaster data breach email is real
VERIFY received questions about whether recent Ticketmaster emails about a security breach are legit. They are.
Scams
Calls threatening arrest for skipping jury duty are scams
“If someone calls and threatens you to pay them to not be arrested for missing jury duty, you are being scammed,” U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg said.
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