The REAL truth about scam call centres: How they pick you out, the tactics they use and how you can fight back: NICK STAPLETON
The next time you see that image of a hooded, slightly evil-looking man hunched over a laptop, pause and consider that the ...
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The 10 Most Catfished States in the U.S.A. - & How to Avoid Getting Scammed
According to recent data, certain states in the U.S. are more vulnerable to these scams than others. In this article, we ...
Have YOU been classified as a DNC, CB or SM by giant scam call centres in India or romance fraud networks in West Africa?
The next time you see that image of a hooded, slightly evil-looking man hunched over a laptop, pause and consider that the world of scams has moved on.
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Sussex Police issue Valentine’s Day romance fraud warning to residents
Romance fraud is a growing concern in Sussex, with over 600 cases reported last year, leading to losses of more than £7 ...
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The Toxic Male Is Ready for His Close-Up
There were certainly many examples of appalling male behavior, and these were taken as expressions of a deeper problem. But even as the condemnation of toxic masculinity commanded public assent ...
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"Let the scams roll": Elon Musk exploits culture wars to turn MAGA against consumer protections
Musk and his allies have a clever way to sell the pro-scam agenda to the MAGA base ... technically created by a 2010 bill written by two men, Sen. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Sen.
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E-ZPass scammers try to cash in on NYC congestion pricing with phony text-message shakedown
It would be EZ to fall for this. State transportation officials are warning motorists not to be taken in by an E-ZPass scam that’s been making the rounds since the MTA’s controversial ...
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Microsoft Teams is becoming a prime target for sophisticated scammers
If there is one corporation that is targeted by scammers more than anyone else, it is Microsoft. From customer support scams to impersonation and phishing attacks, the company’s services are ...
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Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistle-blower tells BBC
A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that energy giant Shell has ignored repeated warnings that a controversial clean-up operation of oil-polluted ... a "con" and a "scam" that has ...
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These young men were tricked into sending nude photos, then blackmailed: The nightmare of sextortion
The scammer had located his Facebook profile and ... The most common victims are young men, particularly teenage boys ages 13 to 17. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
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‘I learned all my skills on the dark side’: Meet the reformed scammer who helps victims get their money back
Marwan Ouarab is an unlikely hero. The convicted con artist, once almost sent to prison for selling fake concert tickets, has found a new calling: saving scam victims from their online predators.
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Scammer’s trick to lure vulnerable people on Facebook forces innocent couple to ramp up security at home
However, every one of the hopeful customers walked away empty-handed once they realized they had been entangled in an elaborate and bizarre scam. The unusual situation started when a woman walked ...