Beware of Fake Cashier's Checks in Craigslist Transactions

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.

Common Amazon Scam Texts and How to Protect Yourself
Scams | 20 May 2022 |

Common Amazon Scam Texts and How to Protect Yourself

If you're one of the millions of people who buy products from Amazon, you've likely received a text message or two that seem a bit suspicious. We teach you how to identify a fake text and avoid being scammed.

Fake Escrow: Craigslist Users Beware of This Common Scam

Fake Escrow: Craigslist Users Beware of This Common Scam

Escrow services are supposed to keep your money safe, but in this Craigslist scam, these escrow sites will do more damage than good.

Simpler Trading Review - This Service is Legit & Not A Scam
Reviews | 2 May 2022 |

Simpler Trading Review - This Service is Legit & Not A Scam

A 2019 video improperly labels Simpler Trading as a scam. The video was created by a rival without any knowledge or fair review of the platform. We reveal why the video is false.

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

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

Keep your money safe by only paying for your new pet once you have the pet in your possession and avoid using Cash App.

Common eBay Gift Card Scams & How to Protect Yourself
Scams | 28 April 2022 |

Common eBay Gift Card Scams & How to Protect Yourself

Don't trust anyone who asks for payment via eBay gift cards, even if they claim they are from a legitimate company or government agency.

Real vs. Fake Yeezy Slides: 6 Ways to Tell the Difference
Guides | 27 April 2022 |

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

Whether you're looking for genuine Yeezy slides or want a cheaper option that looks similar, you'll want to know how to tell the difference between the real deal and a cheap knock-off.

Scammers Use Fake Alliant Credit Union Emails & Texts to Steal Your Data
Scams | 14 April 2022 |

Scammers Use Fake Alliant Credit Union Emails & Texts to Steal Your Data

If you receive an Alliant Credit Union email or text, make sure you verify that's it's legit before clicking on any links—scammers are targeting the financial institution's customers.

Do Amazon Gift Cards Expire?
FAQs | 1 April 2022 |

Do Amazon Gift Cards Expire?

If you’re wondering how long your Amazon gift card is good for, you’re in for a treat. Amazon gift cards no longer expire in the U.S.

OfferUp Car Scams: Red Flags to Look Out For
Scams | 30 March 2022 |

OfferUp Car Scams: Red Flags to Look Out For

Buying a car on OfferUp may be a cheaper option, but it doesn't come without risks.