Common scams & frauds
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- Geek Squad Scams: Fake Calls, Texts and Emails to Avoid
Even the best of us occasionally get stumped by particularly tricky tech problems. At times like these, we turn to pros like the Geek Squad for help. But what happens …Geek Squad Scams: Fake Calls, Texts and Emails to Avoid Read More »
- Cash App Scams & How to Avoid Them
Originally launched as Square Cash in 2013, Cash App has taken the United States and United Kingdom by storm, with over 70 million people now actively using the app. Cash … - Amazon Driver Chat Text Scam & How to Avoid It
If you’re anything like most Americans, you do at least some of your shopping online. Maybe your email inbox and text messages are filled with more Amazon notifications than anything … - Amazon Scams: Fake Calls, Texts and Emails to Avoid
It’s easy to think that scams are something that other people fall for. It’s likely those other people felt the same way before they fell victim, too. Scam techniques have …Amazon Scams: Fake Calls, Texts and Emails to Avoid Read More »
- Amazon Survey Scam & Remove Your Info
Amazon survey scams are always floating around the web, but these online scams really come out of the woodwork around major shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. According … - Fake Amazon Order Confirmation & Remove Your Info
If you’re an Amazon customer and do a lot of shopping on the site, you probably get order confirmations all the time. But what if one pops up in your …Fake Amazon Order Confirmation & Remove Your Info Read More »
- What Is the Amazon iPhone Scam & How to Avoid It
Scam calls and robocalls are nothing new, but they’re still around. Why? Because they work—not often, but often enough to be worthwhile for the scammers. Unfortunately, the Amazon iPhone scam …What Is the Amazon iPhone Scam & How to Avoid It Read More »
- What is The “Amazon Winner of The Day” Scam & How to Avoid itAmazon winner of the day (also known as Amazon winner of today) scams have started to crop up in recent years, especially around Amazon Prime Day. Usually, these scams are …
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- Amazon Locked Account Scam & How to Avoid It
You’ve got Amazon orders on the way, or some shopping to do. You’ve probably got an epic wish list, built up over the years. The last thing you need is … - Amazon Anniversary Scam & How to Avoid It
For a while now, a fake viral message has been going around on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. These messages claim that it’s Amazon’s 30th anniversary and, to … - What is the Amazon Bonus Credit Text Scam & How to Avoid It
What could motivate you to click on a random link? For some people, it’s finding out you have a gift waiting for you, or maybe some money you didn’t know …What is the Amazon Bonus Credit Text Scam & How to Avoid It Read More »
- Wells Fargo Text Scam & Remove Your Info
Reports of a new Wells Fargo text scam have been circulating the web since 2021. Wells Fargo does send texts to customers, so it can be tricky to detect what … - What Is the UPS Text Scam & How to Avoid It
The UPS text scam isn’t new and it’s not unique—package delivery scams have been around for years and affect many shipping companies. These fake UPS texts work so well because … - Amazon Free Coat Scam & Remove Your Info
Winter is coming. And those with children know the pain of having to buy new coats every year to keep up with their growth spurts. The Amazon free coat scam … - Amazon Massage Gun Scam & Remove Your Info
This free massage gun scam has been making the rounds, fooling online users for years. You might come across posts claiming you can score a free massage gun on social … - AT&T Scam Text & How to Avoid it [2023]
We all like to feel appreciated and get free things. And most of us jump right into action when there’s a problem with a payment we’ve made. There are fake … - Amazon Airpod Raffle Text Scam & How to Avoid it
The Amazon AirPods raffle scam has been making its rounds on the internet for a couple of years now, with horror stories circulating on Facebook and Reddit. The scheme is …Amazon Airpod Raffle Text Scam & How to Avoid it Read More »