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Wiring Money Is A Ripoff Red Flag
One good way to get ripped off in a transaction is to agree to wire the other person money. Whether it’s through your bank, money order, or Western Union, wiring money has zero protections against...
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Watch A Money Mule Scam Unfold
This gal was looking to make ends meet by doing finding a part-time work-at-home gig, and ended up getting accused of committing felony fraud. Red Tape Chronicles says it started seemingly innocent...
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Best Fraud Spam Ever
Something about this spammed fraud attempt that landed in our inbox amused me. Maybe it was the chicken burgers for mother. From: [redacted] Subject Line: BIRTHDAY PARTY My name is [redacted] i will...
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10 Ways To Fight International Fraud
The FTC has got 10 ways to protect yourself from international scam rings. The most important one has go to be to never deposit a check in your account with the agreement that you’re going to wire a...
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Deaf Party Planner Is Actually An Advance Fee Scam
Reader Steve in Florida owns a small restaurant. He recently received three odd phone calls from prospective customers–deaf people using a relay service–wanting to place a catering order for a party of...
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Fraudsters Already Exploiting Google+
It was inevitable. With the creation of Google+, a new social network already boasting over 20 million users, the scammers were sure to follow. Here’s a note a probable fraudster sent to reader Geoff...
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The Black Money Scam
It’s called the “black money scam.” The scammer shows the victim a briefcase full of black bills. The victim is told the money has been dyed black so that it could escape the notice of customs. But to...
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Here's What A Secret Shopper Scam Looks Like
Reader Brian got a surprise $1,530 check in the mail and an invitation to become a secret shopper. The letter told him that he had been selected to become a “mystery shopper” and report on how local...
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The "Do You Have This In Stock" Email Scam
Reader SkokieGuy’s manufacturing company keeps getting these emails asking to buy parts and equipment they don’t even make. The diction is weird and they seem to be using a template. “I know this is a...
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Reminder: Cashing A Check From West Africa Is Not A Legitimate Job
(zeebah tronic)Here’s a reminder to everyone looking for a job or for a side hustle in addition to their current job: as tempting as it may sound, receiving a check and depositing it is not a...
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