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4 days ago · Data Spotlight. Who’s who in scams: a spring roundup. By. Emma Fletcher. May 24, 2024. Scammers are all about spinning lies, but they still operate in the real world.
2 days ago · Lifelock from Norton. Apple. Xfinity from Comcast. Bank of America. Wells Fargo. The FTC explains that depending on the company being impersonated, a scam can come in many forms. Some scams start with a pop-up warning, while others start with an email. “Last year, people told us that scammers were most often reaching out by email and phone calls.
3 days ago · The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared data on the most impersonated companies in 2023, which include Best Buy, Amazon, and PayPal in the top three. The federal agency detailed the top ten companies scammers impersonate and how much they make depending on the impersonation.
3 days ago · The scam is someone calling from the number (334) 784-7518 to say they are with the Dale County Sheriff’s Office and they are telling people that they have missed jury duty or have a warrant out for their arrest.
4 days ago · A financial influencer warned against a scheme that could potentially leave unsuspecting victims financially compromised. The modus operandi of this scam involves sending fake SMS, saying that money has been deposited into the recipient's bank account. How does the scam work?
5 days ago · One form of online scam involves receiving a call from a stranger who claims they know your spouse, child, or other loved one. The call goes something like this: “I’m a doctor. Your son was in a serious accident and needs immediate surgery to survive.
5 days ago · ForeFlight has been made aware of a scam where individuals are posing as ForeFlight recruiters, using a domain similar to foreflight.com, and offering fake job opportunities. Key things to know about ForeFlight’s recruitment process: All communication with ForeFlight staff will come from an @foreflight.com email address.
