Regardless of the type of scam, many instances of fraud can be avoided by remembering the old rule of thumb: If something seems too good to be true-it probably is.…
Another way to spot a scam in the vein of the Nigerian prince fraud is to look for any requests for upfront payment that will result in a greater return.…
Banks have instituted several checks and balances to reduce the risk of wire fraud. Patricia Gray, 57, of Flint, with conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, wire fraud, mail…
It is common for swindlers to avoid traditional forms of shipping to protect themselves from prosecution under federal postal fraud laws. Swindlers often declare that the specifics are "too technical"…
Recovering from a scam can be a long and difficult process. After the cloning process is complete, check the cloned phone to ensure all selected data has been transferred correctly.…
Forrester’s TEI analysis revealed that merchants that shift fraud chargeback liability may attain significant return on investment. These links may come from scammers or even real friends who have been…
According to Richard J. Bolton and David B. Hand, both of Imperial College London, this method has some drawbacks as it requires absolute certainty that those claims analyzed are actually…
Read about a similar scam in BBB Tip: Healthcare scams are after your personal information. In this article, we will discuss how to verify the authenticity of Norton renewal offers…
This internet scam works by seeding an urgent message or email to a grandparent pretending to be a grandchild in need of financial help. What to expect: Email pretending to…
Similar to the tailor scam, this is an old scam that still catches out tourists today. If you feel that you are a victim of an international phone scam, you…