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California Wildfire Relief Scams

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California Wildfire Relief Scams

What you need to do before you give.

Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

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Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

Sadly, tragedies are an opportunity for scammers to set up fake charities.

Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

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Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

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USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.

COVID Vaccine Survey Scam

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COVID Vaccine Survey Scam

Not a real survey. Not a real reward.

Timeline

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Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Wells Fargo Phishing Scam

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Wells Fargo Phishing Scam

TINA.org reader receives suspicious text.

Seven Scams that Target Veterans

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Seven Scams that Target Veterans

Don’t get fooled.

The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

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The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

How the fine print factors into the FTC’s multimillion-dollar complaint against the mobile carrier.

Ticket scams surge as fans scramble for sold-out events. Here’s how to protect your money

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Ticket scams surge as fans scramble for sold-out events. Here’s how to protect your money

Herb Weisbaum, Komo News

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

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Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

If you’re going to give, give wisely.

Walmart Check Scam

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Walmart Check Scam

Fraudsters sending fake checks threaten to steal your personal information.

Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

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Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?

Superior Home Protection

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Superior Home Protection

Some things are worth ignoring.

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

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Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

How to safely take advantage of online deals.

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

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Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam?

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Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam?

The impact of a celebrity endorsement.

Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

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Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…

Tempe-Based Vemma Scammed ASU Students with Pyramid Scheme, FTC Says