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Fake AirPods: How to Spot Real Apple AirPods from Counterfeits

Fake & Counterfeit Products

New Apple Pay Text Scam Claims Account Has Been Suspended

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How to Beat Phishing Scams and Keep Your Information Safe

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Fake & Counterfeit Products

Guides 10 Jan 2023

The Dangers of Fake THC Vapes Flooding The Market

If the health dangers surrounding vape cartridges weren't bad enough, fake THC vapes containing harmful contaminants are being sold.

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

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

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.

Jesse Sumrak

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

Jessica Braun Gervais

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

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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

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

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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.

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

Health Insurance Spam Calls: What You Need to Know

Optus Data Breach - One of the Worst Cyberattacks in Australia

Hackers have gained access to 9.8 million customer records from Optus in Australia, exposing personal information such as driver licence, medicare and passport details.

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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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How to Place an Experian Fraud Alert: Online, Call, or By Mail

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Warning Signs of Publishers Clearing House Fake Checks

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Banking & Finance

Scams 10 Feb 2023

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.

Amex Fraud Text Alert Scams: Spotting a Fraud

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Citizens Bank Text: Scam or Real Message?

If you received a text message from Citizens Bank asking for personal information such as your password or login credentials, it may be from a scammer trying to steal your money.

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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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Banks May Refund More Zelle Scam Victims in 2023

Cameron Craig

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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

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