Wangiri scam will cost you more than just your time. Here’s how to stop it
Imagine this. You come to your phone and see a missed call on your caller ID. What do you do?
Category: Phone Frauds and Scams
Millennials versus scam. It’s not what you (probably) think
Are you a millennial? You are more likely to fall for scam than older generations. At least that’s what the FTC has found.
Scammers are posing as government now. Here’s what you should know
The scenario is always the same. Your phone rings, and according to your caller ID it’s someone from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who’s calling....
Grandparent scam is still alive. Here’s how it looks like
Picture this: your 80-year old grandma receives a phone call and then it goes like this: “Hi grandma, it’s me! Sorry to bother you, but...
“Help, I’ve been scammed!” Here’s how you get your money back
At first, we have a bad news for you. You may not always be able to get your money back after being scammed. However, you...
Summer spam is coming. Here’s what you should be careful about in 2019
Yes, we know. When thinking about your summer plans, you probably have nothing but sun, trips and beaches on your mind. However, before you head...
No, you don’t get any money. This is just a refund scam
The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers that if they get a call promising a refund for tech support services, it is just a new twist...
Why do they really need your phone number?
Do you think your Social Security or bank account numbers are the most sensitive digits in your life? Well, think again.
The SSA scam cost Americans more than $19 million in 2018
Have you received any phone call about problems with your Social Security number, supposedly from the Social Security Administration recently? If yes, you’re one of...
“One-ring” scammers are back. And they want your money
These short-duration scam calls have but one goal. To trick you into calling back. And ultimately charge you for calling international or premium numbers.