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How Much Is Your New Car Really Going to Cost You? We Break It Down
Student Loan Scammers Arrested After Stealing $6.1 Million
What is Extortion? An Easy to Understand Definition
Personal Loan Scams: Beware of Fake Offers for Loans
The Most Common Facebook Messenger Scams To Watch Out For
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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.
Received a Text/Email Asking You to Validate Your COVID-19 Status? It's a Scam
Scammers are impersonating government departments in an attempt to steal your information in this new COVID-19 scam.
How to Identify a Fake Email from Your Bank & Protect Yourself
Scammers impersonate well-known banks, such as Citibank and Chase, to trick you into giving up your sensitive information—learn how to beat these scams.
The "Little Gift" is a Lie! Protect Yourself From Fake Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Texts
If you receive a text message from your cell phone provider containing a link to a "little gift," don't click on it—it's a scam!
Red Flags of Fake Venmo Email Scams Promising A Lot of Money
Venmo users are noticing suspicious emails hitting their inboxes with claims of a large sum of money waiting to be transferred by a PayPal user.
Tinder Code Scam Leads to Monthly Porn Subscriptions
The Tinder safe dating scam tricks users into giving up their credit card info to verify their profiles and leads to auto-enrollment in monthly subscription-based porn sites.
Recognize Fake Bank Reps Calling to Steal Your Information
A call from your bank isn't always legitimate—imposters pretend to represent your bank to steal your information and money.
Vishing Scams: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself
In 2020, almost $20 billion was lost to phone scammers in the U.S. alone. With 165 million robocalls being made every day, it's hard not to be targeted.
Red Flags of Advance Fee Scams and How to Beat Them
A promise of a large sum of money in return for a fee should raise some red flags—more often than not, it's a scam.
How the Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved & How to Protect Yourself
Arm yourself with information on how this scam works and the red flags to watch out for to protect your bank account from these thieves.
Guides Relating to Loans
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 Most Common Facebook Messenger Scams To Watch Out For
With every Facebook Messenger scam, the attacker is trying to steal from you—whether they’re after money, login credentials, or other personal information.
Senior Safety: 11 Ways to Protect Against Online Elder Scams
Millions of senior citizens fall victim to fraud each year. Learn how to protect yourself or a loved one against elder scams and what to do if you've been scammed.
How Much You Really Save on Black Friday: Amazon Tech Prices Compared
Just how good are Amazon Black Friday deals? We compare the prices of some of the most popular tech in the lead-up to and post Black Friday.
How to Report Scams in Australia
With so many services available it is hard to work out what to do. We narrow it down to give you the essential information you need to report a scam and get help.
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.
N.J. Man Pleads Guilty to SIM Swapping Conspiracy Stealing Over $500k From Victims
This case shows just why you need to be aware of SIM swapping and how to protect your cell phone number from criminals like this.
FBI Warns Fake COVID Vaccine Cards Could Lead to Prison Time
Taking a chance on a fake COVID-19 vaccination card seems like an easy way to get around requirements, but think again before you land yourself in prison.
Beware of this New Scam Involving A Fake Call from CBP
Sometimes it just safer not to pick up calls from unknown phone numbers.
Nike Teams Up with U.S. Customs to Stop Counterfeiters
Nike is taking a stand against counterfeiters and stopping fake products before they hit U.S. soil.