What is the "Microsoft Scam"?
The Microsoft Scam, also called the "Tech Support Scam," is a common form of fraud that misuses Microsoft's name to scare individuals...
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Oct 204 min read
What is a "Grandparent Scam"?
Understanding the Grandparent Scam: How It Works, What to Watch For, and How to Protect Yourself Fraudsters are becoming more...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Oct 132 min read
What is a Timeshare Scam?
A timeshare scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers exploit people involved in the timeshare industry—either those looking to...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Oct 33 min read
Top 20 Scammer Excuses You Should Never Fall For!
Scammers often use various manipulative excuses to pressure or deceive their victims into sending money, providing personal information,...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Sep 282 min read
What is an "IRS Scam"?
What is an "IRS Scam"? An "IRS Scam" is a fraudulent scheme where scammers impersonate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to deceive...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Sep 212 min read
What is a "Contest or Giveaway Scam"?
A "Contest or Giveaway Scam" is a type of cyber fraud where criminals deceive individuals by offering fake prizes, giveaways, or contests...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Sep 132 min read
What is a "Drop Attack Scam?"
A "drop attack scam" is a cybercrime tactic where malicious actors intentionally leave infected USB devices, like flash drives, in public...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Sep 94 min read
Understanding P2P Payment Scams: How to Protect Yourself and What to Do If You're Targeted (Zelle Paypal Cash app Venmo etc)
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle have become popular tools for quickly transferring money between...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Sep 23 min read
What is Voice Phishing?
Voice phishing, or vishing, is a type of scam where fraudsters use phone calls to deceive individuals into providing sensitive...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Sep 12 min read
What Steps Should I Take After I Get Scammed?
You : "I think I just got scammed. What should I do now?" Scammer Prevention HQ : "First off, take a deep breath. It’s frustrating, but...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 313 min read
5 Best Secure Payment Methods to Prevent Online Shopping Fraud
In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce, online shopping fraud has become a significant concern for consumers and businesses...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 263 min read
What is a Pig Butchering Scam?
Beware of Pig Butchering Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe In recent years, a particularly insidious form of online scam has...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 243 min read
Understanding Charity Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself
As people become more aware of global issues and want to contribute to meaningful causes, scammers have found new ways to exploit this...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 243 min read
Understanding Job Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself
What is a Job Scam? A job scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers pose as employers or recruiters to lure job seekers into fake job...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 242 min read
Love or Lies? The Shocking Truth About Romance Scams That Could Save Your Heart and Wallet
In an age where love is just a swipe away, a sinister threat lurks in the shadows of the digital dating world. Romance scams have become...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 183 min read
7 Foolproof Strategies to Secure Your Passwords and Outsmart Scammers
Managing Passwords Effectively and Staying Safe from Scammers In an increasingly digital world, safeguarding your online accounts is...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 92 min read
10 Red Flags to Spot Online Scams: Protect Your Personal Information
In today’s digital age, staying safe online is more important than ever. Scammers are always looking for ways to trick people into giving...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Aug 35 min read
Top 100 ways to avoid getting SCAMMED
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Jul 283 min read
Impersonation Scam
Understanding Impersonation Scams and How to Stay Safe In today’s digital age, scams are becoming more sophisticated, and one common type...
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ScammerPreventionHQ
Jul 223 min read
Tech Support Scams
Understanding Tech Support Scams and How to Stay Safe With our reliance on technology growing every day, it’s important to know about...
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