Scams Relating to Loans
Personal Loan Scams: Beware of Fake Offers for Loans
When an offer for a personal loan with great rates seems too good to be true, it often is, especially if you weren't the one who contacted them first.
Selling on Facebook Marketplace? Beware of Fake Venmo Emails
Scammers are sending fake Venmo emails to Facebook Marketplace sellers in an attempt to steal login information and money.
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.
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
If you receive a text message from American Express, don't click on any links or call the phone number listed—it could be a scam designed to steal your information and money.
Fake Verizon Text Messages: How to Avoid a Scam
Verizon may send you text messages from time to time with account updates or data usage alerts, but beware—most of these aren't really from Verizon but scammers.
Get an Unexpected Delivery Alert? It May be a UPS Text Scam
Scammers are using SMS messages to send fake alerts to customers regarding a package delivery. Here's what to know about this scam.
Venmo Text Scam: Don't Fall For These Fake Messages
If you received a text from Venmo with a link to verify a payment or deposit, or are asked to complete a survey in exchange for money, it may be a scam.
Truist Text Alert: How to Identify a Real Text from a Scam
You may think that that Truist have sent you a text alert about your account. Here's how to check if it is actually a scam.
Wait! That Walmart Giveaway Text May be a Scam!
Fake texts are being sent to consumers claiming a hefty sum is waiting for them on a Walmart gift card, but falling for this scam puts you at risk of identity theft.
Guides Relating to Loans
Avoid Car Loan Traps with These 4 Questions
When applying for a car loan, you want to make sure you know exactly how much you're paying and the terms and conditions that you're agreeing to.
How To Verify Your Mortgage Escrow Agent & Prevent Scams
Mortgage escrow scams can steal the entire value of your house during a transaction. Follow these steps to ensure that you verify your escrow agent before any transfers.
Spot & Avoid These 11 Common Facebook Messenger Scams
With every Facebook Messenger scam, the attacker is trying to steal from you—whether they’re after money, login credentials, or other personal information.
How Much Is Your New Car Really Going to Cost You? We Break It Down
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases a person may make in their lives, and being aware of these often-forgotten expenses may help you make a more informed decision.
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.
News Relating to Loans
Student Loan Scammers Arrested After Stealing $6.1 Million
After a 3-year long scam, Angela Mirabella and six others have been indicted on several charges, including grand theft.
Urgent CDC Warning: Eye Drops Linked to 3 Deaths, Loss of Vision
The CDC is warning eye drops users of a rare bacterial infection from 2 brands of eye drops. The infection is resistant to antibiotics and has resulted in the loss of vision, loss of eyeballs and the death of 3 patients.
Banks May Refund More Zelle Scam Victims in 2023
Zelle scams have reached a serious volume. New reports suggest that banks are looking at new refund protections for customers in 2023.
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.
Roe vs. Wade Overturned: Abortion Rights in Your State
Find out what the overturning of Roe vs. Wade means for abortion rights in your state.