Tag: online scams

Scam Alert: Scams of the Month for August 2013

Many consumers take care to avoid any information concerning scams because it makes them uneasy. This isn’t wise, though, because the more you know, the safer you’ll be when scammers try to pull one over on you. Find here some basic details on the latest scams for August 2013 — and there are many — […]

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Online Scams

The Internet has brought the global marketplace right to our fingertips, making it easier than ever to purchase goods and services, do our personal banking, and donate money. Along with this technological convenience, however, also comes the dangers of getting scammed online. Providing unsecured websites with your personal information can put you at risk of […]

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Phishing Scam Alert: Twitter Direct Messages

Social media website Twitter is everywhere these days and used by millions of people around the world. Now, in an effort to take advantage of this situation, online criminals have rolled out a new scam, which originates from what is designed to look like a legitimate Twitter account. With this scam, consumers are generally contacted […]

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