Latest Scams & Rip-Offs
Even if you never get caught in their trap, email spam -- especially malicious emails attempting to scam you --…
Amazon can be a convenient way to shop, but it can be an increasingly risky proposition. According to a report…
Being able to charge your cell phone on the go is hugely convenient, but that convenience could come with a…
There’s a scam going around involving one of the most popular payment apps – PayPal. It arrives in your email…
Falling victim to a common scam can rob you of a sense of peace as well as your money. Fortunately,…
Online shopping is very convenient, but if you run across a fake online store, it can be dangerous. Not only…
Swindlers and scam artists have been busy over the past 12 months trying to separate as many people from their…
Do you from time to time get strange text messages with links in them? If you don't know the sender…
Data breaches are unfortunately a common part of our modern digital life. However, Hackers grabbing one of your old passwords…
When you get a random spam email, perhaps the first thing you ask yourself is “how do spammers get my…
Phone scams not only needlessly take up your time, but they can take your hard-earned money as well. According to…
Romance scams are one of the most common schemes that criminals use to prey upon unsuspecting people. Not only are…
Scam calls continue to be a major problem in the United States. According to a report by spam fighting technology…
Scammers often use the holiday season to prey upon the hearts of prospective puppy owners looking for a furry friend.…
Like money expert Clark Howard, you may be a strong advocate of online safety, but even with the best safeguards,…
With inflation hitting everyone’s wallet, it's not surprising if you're seeking ways to stretch your budget. Extra income doesn’t need…
Facebook Marketplace can be a great place to sell unwanted items without all the haggling you often have to endure…
If you're still mailing checks to pay your bills, money expert Clark Howard wants to caution you about a scam…
When should you give your Social Security number and when should you not? Giving out your Social Security number is…
With Medicare’s open enrollment period currently active and running until December 7, 2022, it’s a good time to be reminded…
‘Tis the season for gift cards. With the holidays approaching, it's a good time to be on the watch for…
Going to the mailbox can be a rewarding experience if you’re getting checks or cards and letters from friends. But…
How many times have you heard the phone ring but didn't want to pick it up because it could be…
Phone scams are increasingly out of control. That’s the word from a recent report from anti-spam call website RoboKiller.com. The…
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment sites let you transfer money from your bank account or credit card account to someone else using…
Quick Response codes (QR codes) are all around us. From restaurant menus to advertisements to sporting events, codes are a…
With the midterm elections right around the corner on November 6, Americans are getting more and more political-related phone calls…
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that a new scam uses homeowners' energy bills to target them, and falling for…
In a relatively new twist on an old scam, some cell phone users are reportedly getting spam text messages from…
If you’re like me, spam text messages have become a major annoyance in your life. According to one report, the…
