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Fake AirPods: How to Spot Real Apple AirPods from Counterfeits

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How to Beat Phishing Scams and Keep Your Information Safe

Gemma Davison

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Fake & Counterfeit Products

Guides 20 Jun 2022

Real or Fake Apple Watch? 8 Ways to Tell the Difference

Although a lot of work has been done to remove counterfeit Apple products from shelves and online stores, fake Apple watches are still easy to come by.

Real vs. Fake Jordans: 7 Easy Ways to Spot Fake Nikes

Spot Fake Yeezys in 8 Easy Ways & Get Your Money's Worth

How to Tell if Nikes Are Fakes: From Tags to the Stitching

Nike is one of the biggest brands targeted by counterfeiters and scammers—be extra careful with Nike products from non-official retailers as you could end up with a fake.

Gemma Davison

How to Buy the Real Baby Yoda Doll & Avoid These Fakes

Cameron Craig

Real vs. Fake Apple Power Adapters: 4 Signs of a Replica

Jesse Sumrak

How to Spot a Fake Louis Vuitton Wallet

Nicolle Monico

Real vs. Fake Yeezy Slides: 6 Ways to Tell the Difference

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Phishing

Scams 10 Feb 2023

Citibank Text Message Scam: Locked Debit Card Alert Is Fake

If you've received a locked debit card text message from Citibank, it's likely a scam. Don't click on the link and delete the text message.

Netflix Text Message Saying Your Payment is Declined is Fake

PayPal Text Scam: Identify a Fake & Protect Your Money

Wells Fargo Text Alert - Is It A Scam?

Dangerous text message scams are targeting Wells Fargo customers. These text message alerts for Zelle transactions or purchases with retailers are scams.

Cameron Craig

AT&T Spam Text: How to Identify and Avoid Scam Texts

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FedEx Text Scam: Fake Delivery Alerts & Notifications

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Fake Verizon Text Messages: How to Avoid a Scam

Tina Chang

Get an Unexpected Delivery Alert? It May be a UPS Text Scam

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Classified Websites

Guides 12 Jul 2022

Beat eBay Scams and Stay Safe When Shopping Online

Whether it's a counterfeit product, a sketchy seller, or a price too good to be true, eBay scams are widespread, so it's important to know how to protect yourself.

Fake Escrow: Craigslist Users Beware of This Common Scam

Avoid Paying for a Pet via a Cash App Deposit—It's a Scam!

Beware of Fake Cashier's Checks in Craigslist Transactions

Beware of buyers on Craigslist who only want to pay for your item with a cashier's check, then overpay you for your items—they're trying to steal money from you.

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Common eBay Motors Scams & How to Avoid Them

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OfferUp Car Scams: Red Flags to Look Out For

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Minimize Your Risk of Falling for Online Puppy Scams

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How to Report Craigslist Scams and Protect Your Money

Bridget Clerkin

Identity theft is a complex and evolving issue that requires collaboration and awareness from individuals, businesses, and policymakers. As the problem becomes more rampant, it is more important to be proactive in implementing the best solutions.

Optus Data Breach - One of the Worst Cyberattacks in Australia

How to Beat PayPal Scams and Keep Your Money Safe and Secure

Identity Theft: The Best Identity Theft Protection Services

Over 1.4 million Americans reported being victims of identity theft in 2021. With the rapid rise of identity theft, it is now more likely that you will become a victim of identity theft than to have your car stolen.

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Health Insurance Spam Calls: What You Need to Know

Tina Chang

Venmo Email Scams: Red Flags & How to Beat Them

Nicolle Monico

Unemployment Fraud: How It Works & How to Stay Safe

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Ask Verified.org - Can Your Social Security Number be Suspended?

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Banking & Finance

Guides 8 Mar 2023

Personal Loans for Car Maintenance: Pros and Cons

Do you need to maintain your car but are cash-strapped? A personal loan is one way to help deal with financial burdens, but does it apply when trying to repair a vehicle?

Citizens Bank Text: Scam or Real Message?

Amex Fraud Text Alert Scams: Spotting a Fraud

Real Chase Fraud Text Alert or Scam Message?

If you receive a text message from Chase Bank, don't click on any links or call the phone number listed—it could be a scam designed to steal your information and money.

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Capital One Fraud Text Alert Scams: Spotting a Fraud

Pete Ottery

Navy Federal Scam Text: What to Know to Avoid Identity Theft

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Venmo Text Scam: Don't Fall For These Fake Messages

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Truist Text Alert: How to Identify a Real Text from a Scam

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Online Shopping

Guides 31 May 2023

7 Ways to Spot a Fake Online Store

Online shopping is undeniably convenient, but lurking amidst the vast digital marketplace are fake online stores ready to pounce on unsuspecting shoppers.