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6 lip 2023 · Text scams, or “ smishing,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which...
13 maj 2021 · In a phone scam, fraudsters impersonate a company – often your bank – to ask you for your personal or financial details. Cleverly, they can 'screen' a real number that’s registered to the company...
1 lut 2022 · Consumer Reports shows you how to protect yourself from common scams, including imposter, employment, online shopping, sweepstakes, and investment schemes.
Sweepstakes, prize, and lottery frauds are among the top scams people report to the FTC. These scams usually start with a call or message that says you’re a winner. (A lie.) They say to get the so-called prize you have to send money or click somewhere to give your information. Don’t.
22 mar 2019 · Consumer Reports ran a fundraising campaign full of misleading statements and gimmicks of the sort that Consmer Reports normally opposes.
26 lip 2021 · By following these simple steps to research the prize notifications you receive, you'll verify that you have won a legitimate giveaway and aren't being scammed. This will give you peace of mind while protecting you from monetary loss and identity theft.
1 maj 2018 · What recourse do you have if you’ve been a victim of scams, and what are your chances of getting restitution? Consumer Reports has the answers.
