AI is supercharging scams, while regulations lag, consumer group says
This is worrisome news. Emerging generative AI technologies are fueling a dramatic rise in online scams and fraud, with devastating […]
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Watch out for these 12 common income tax scams
It’s Tax Day. Hopefully, you’ve been able to file your income tax returns and or file an extension. I filed
Dating or defrauding? Don’t fall for online relationship scams
Federal, state, and nonprofit agencies throughout the country this month are alerting people to the dangers of online relationship scams
Be on alert for scams during the holiday season
I just got a call from a man crying and saying, “Mom, I’m not doing very well.” I hung up.
Avoid charity scams when you donate to help hurricane survivors
Our hearts go out people suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. And although we want to
Watch out for solar panel installation scams
A salesperson knocked on my door and told me I could get rooftop solar panels at little or no cost?
Watch out for mystery shopping scams that give you a fake check then ask you for gift cards payments
If you’re looking for a new job, getting paid to shop might sound like a good way to make money. Companies hire mystery shoppers to try products or services and share experiences about things like buying or returning something, or their overall customer experience. But while some mystery shopping jobs are legitimate, many aren’t. So how do you spot the scams?
On this day of love, be wary of romance scams
It breaks my heart every time I see a story on television about a romance scam. The people, often older women, have been taken in by fast-talking scammers who have honed their skills in carrying out big romance lies. Right now, as I’m writing this, I’m listening to story on TV about a woman who lost $100,000 to a romance scam.
After winter storms, watch out scams
Winter is far from over with heavy rains causing extensive damage in California and Nevada this week. At least three people died from fallen tree incidents in northern California on Sunday and more than 200,000 households remained without power Monday night. Dealing with the aftermath of flooding, wind damage, or other storm destruction isn’t easy.