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Jul 6, 2023 · Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more.
Sep 21, 2016 · Scams are sweeping the country, ripping off people for hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this scam alert, Consumer Reports explains how to avoid becoming a victim.
As a consumer, the key is knowing when to pass on a product by recognizing red flags in phony reviews. Most online shoppers read reviews. But how do you know if they are real or fake?
- "Can You Hear Me?"
- Publisher’S Clearinghouse Imposter Scam
- Tech Support Scam
- Spyware Scam
The BBB said consumers reported getting calls asking, "Can you hear me?" or other similar questions in an attempt to get a "yes" answer. The idea is that once the consumer says "yes," the recorded answer would be used to authorize a payment. Fortunately, the Better Business Bureau said no consumers reported any losses from this scam. The BBB recomm...
The Better Business Bureau said a Columbus woman reported losing $50,000 to a "Publisher's Clearinghouse Imposter" scam. The woman told the BBB she received a call claiming she had won the "Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes," but the caller asker her to pay various fees including; storage fees, bank holding fees, and IRS fees. The BBB said the ...
The BBB said a Columbus man lost $1,500 to a tech support scam last fall. The man told BBB he received a call from a man claiming he was from Barewire, a tech support company. The man said Barewire would like to give him $200 for being a loyal customer, and to login to his bank account so they could pay him. The BBB said when the man gave the calle...
A Columbus senior citizen reported that a flash message popped up on her computer saying it was full of Zeus malware and needed to be cleaned. The BBB said a toll free number appeared on the screen to clean the malware, when she called it, it gave scammers access to her computer. According to the BBB, she ended up paying $432 for a 'contract' that ...
5 min. Scammers are always finding new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting people. Anyone can end up being a victim to scammers. Learn how to spot and protect yourself from common scams. Scam Alert: Legal Aid will never ask you for a credit card or for payment for legal services.
Mar 20, 2024 · Ohioans are urged to protect themselves by regularly reviewing financial statements and credit reports for any unauthorized transactions or unrecognized accounts, which could indicate identity theft. A free weekly credit report can be obtained through AnnualCreditReport.com .
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