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Scammers are sending Amazon job offers over social media
Money
Yes, Publishers Clearing House mails letters with activation codes. Here’s what they look like
Publishers Clearing House occasionally sends out letters to promote its sweepstakes. Here’s how you can tell the postcard is from PCH and not a scammer.
Scams
5 ways to spot a paid survey scam
Phony paid surveys are a common way for scammers to acquire personal information and steal people’s identities. Here’s how to spot them.
Scams
Tips to help spot a paid survey scam
Phony paid surveys are a common way for scammers to acquire personal information and steal people’s identities. Here’s how to spot them.
Money
How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Student Loans
5 ways to spot a student loan forgiveness scam
Reports of scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise after Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here’s what to look out for.
Scams
Tips to help spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise following Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here are 3 ways to spot these scams.
Scams
The FTC settlement with On Point Global is real and not a scam
On Point Global is obligated to give consumers refunds after it settled with the FTC. Some consumers were mailed postcards to inform them of their eligibility.
Money
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers a discount on internet services
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Scams
Facebook does not have a lottery promotion. This is a common scam.
A VERIFY viewer recently received an email claiming he was a winner of the “Facebook lottery promotion.” This is one of the most common scams on Facebook.
Government
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Scams
Did you get an offer for a government grant without applying for one? It’s a scam.
Multiple VERIFY readers asked about offers they received for government grants with “no strings attached.” Those offers are scams.
Money
Yes, Publishers Clearing House mails letters with activation codes. Here’s what they look like
Publishers Clearing House occasionally sends out letters to promote its sweepstakes. Here’s how you can tell the postcard is from PCH and not a scammer.
Scams
5 ways to spot a paid survey scam
Phony paid surveys are a common way for scammers to acquire personal information and steal people’s identities. Here’s how to spot them.
Scams
Tips to help spot a paid survey scam
Phony paid surveys are a common way for scammers to acquire personal information and steal people’s identities. Here’s how to spot them.
Money
How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Student Loans
5 ways to spot a student loan forgiveness scam
Reports of scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise after Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here’s what to look out for.
Scams
Tips to help spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise following Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here are 3 ways to spot these scams.
Scams
The FTC settlement with On Point Global is real and not a scam
On Point Global is obligated to give consumers refunds after it settled with the FTC. Some consumers were mailed postcards to inform them of their eligibility.
Money
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers a discount on internet services
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Scams
Facebook does not have a lottery promotion. This is a common scam.
A VERIFY viewer recently received an email claiming he was a winner of the “Facebook lottery promotion.” This is one of the most common scams on Facebook.
Government
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Scams
Did you get an offer for a government grant without applying for one? It’s a scam.
Multiple VERIFY readers asked about offers they received for government grants with “no strings attached.” Those offers are scams.
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