You might find mysterious money in your P2P account and be asked to send it back, or sell an item via P2P payment and get paid with a stolen credit card. A fake customer rep allegedly from the P2P service or your bank could try to scam you out of your personal info, or you could get the old utility

There are many scams to watch for this time of year, from online “retailers” phishing for information as you shop to brazen porch thieves who swipe delivered packages from doorsteps and so many more. The non-delivery scam can be particularly difficult to spot, and recovery is nearly impossible. Here

The caller may even be a representative of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or another reputable company, and they’re happy to help restore your device to safety. Just do as they say, and all will be right again.  Unfortunately, it won’t: If you do follow the caller’s instructions, you’ll be

As a non-regulated currency, stolen crypto is virtually impossible to reclaim. Here are five crypto scams to know: 1. Bitcoin investment scams In this ruse, a scammer will reach out to crypto investors and pretend to be an investment manager. They’ll say they’ve earned millions by investing in Bitco

Cybercrimes are increasing exponentially by the year. Unfortunately, developments like the pandemic, the growth of cryptocurrency, and the increase in online working and shopping have created a target-rich environment for cyber criminals. In fact, according to Cybercrime Magazine, cybercrime wi

What actually happens, though, is that the scammer walks away with a free survey, or worse, your information and/or your money. The alert consumer can spot a survey scam easily, but fraudsters are unfortunately becoming more sophisticated at luring innocent victims into their schemes.  Don’t ge

Here’s all you need to know about these scams and how to avoid them. How these scams play out There are several variations of vacation rental scams.  In one version, the vacation rental advertised on Airbnb, or on a similar site, does not exist or is in very poor condition. The scammer uses onl

Romance scams have been around for a while, and they’re unfortunately on the rise: a record  $304 million in losses related to romance scams was reported to the FTC in 2020, up by nearly 50% from 2019. Here’s all you need to know about romance scams and how to protect yourself from ge

It’s important to learn how to recognize the signs of a fraudulent tax preparer so you don’t fall victim to a tax filing scam. Here’s all you need to know about these scams and how to keep your money and your information safe. How the scam plays out  In a tax filing scam, a victim hires an alle