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Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scams
No, mortgage companies don’t mail out warnings about expiring home warranties. This is a common scam.
Many home warranty scams try to scare people with urgent, threatening letters that appear to come from a mortgage company or local records office.
Scams
How to spot an extended auto warranty scam
Extended warranties seldom give you the same coverage as the original factory warranty and unsolicited offers are most likely a scam.
Scams
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI is warning against the use of USB charging stations in airports and other public places. Here’s what to know about “juice jacking.”
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Weight loss gummies claiming to be endorsed by Oprah is false
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Money
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing, when someone steals checks from the mail and erases everything but your signature to get a blank check, has become a popular form of fraud.
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Facebook posts advertising cheap, liquidation sales of DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool sets are a scam. Home Depot and Lowes value them at hundreds of dollars.
Scams
No, mortgage companies don’t mail out warnings about expiring home warranties. This is a common scam.
Many home warranty scams try to scare people with urgent, threatening letters that appear to come from a mortgage company or local records office.
Scams
How to spot an extended auto warranty scam
Extended warranties seldom give you the same coverage as the original factory warranty and unsolicited offers are most likely a scam.
Scams
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI is warning against the use of USB charging stations in airports and other public places. Here’s what to know about “juice jacking.”
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Weight loss gummies claiming to be endorsed by Oprah is false
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Money
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing, when someone steals checks from the mail and erases everything but your signature to get a blank check, has become a popular form of fraud.
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Facebook posts advertising cheap, liquidation sales of DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool sets are a scam. Home Depot and Lowes value them at hundreds of dollars.
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