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1. www.today.com › video › how-to-recognize-photo-scamsOnline photo scams: How to spot the unexpected dangers - TODAY

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   May 25, 2023 · NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY and shares ways to protect your pics online — including running a reverse image search. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on ...

2. www.youtube.com › watchTHIS Is the Most Common Online Scam Today - YouTube

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   Nov 27, 2022 · While filming the most common scam in our country, we actually managed to have a conversation with a scammer about his wrongdoing. After bragging about how m...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchRecognizing online scams: A tragi-comedy in 4 acts - YouTube

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   Jul 30, 2023 · Experts say that during the pandemic the amount of money Americans lost to online and phone scammers more than doubled. As a public service, correspondent Da...

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4. www.experian.com › blogs › ask-experianThe Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2024 - Experian

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   • AI-Powered Scams. Perhaps the most obvious example of scammers using new technology to power existing scams comes from artificial intelligence (AI). For example, scammers might use AI to
   • Student Loan Forgiveness Scams. The back-and-forth changes in student loan forgiveness creates a ripe opportunity for scammers. The scammers know people want to believe their student loans will be forgiven, and they'll use that hope for their personal gains.
   • Phone Scams. Scammers may contact you by phone, and some phone scams rely on smartphones' capabilities to access the internet and install malware. These can include
   • Zelle Scams. Scammers are turning to Zelle, a peer-to-peer payment app, to steal people's money. The scammer might email, text or call you pretending to work for your bank or credit union's fraud department.

5. www.youtube.com › watchFBI team works to protect people from common online scams

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   Feb 4, 2024 · A common online scam is the focus of a new FBI initiative to protect people from financial ruin, as many victims have been tricked by scammers into sending f...

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6. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › article-top-scamsThe most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   Jan 18, 2024 · The target will receive a call advertising a service (such as air duct cleaning or roofing) for an extremely low price and that tries to get credit card information or payment through the phone.

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   Are online purchase scams a real thing?

   • Online purchase scams continue to be one of the riskiest types of scams, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) 2022 Online Scams Report. The BBB found that people most commonly reported being victims after trying to buy a puppy online. Some scammers set up fake e-commerce stores and buy ads for the website on social media.

   The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2024 - Experian

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   Are social media websites a scam?

   • Some scammers set up fake e-commerce stores and buy ads for the website on social media. The FTC reported that 44% of social media scams from January to June 2023 were related to online shopping. Alternatively, scammers might list items for sale on online marketplaces, including social media website's marketplaces.

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   What is a pig butchering scam?

   • In “pig butchering” scams, what begins as a chance online encounter or wrong number text slowly turns into a romance scam. The fraudster “fattens the pig” by building trust over time, eventually luring the target into a financial trap — the “butchering” phase, during which the victim loses everything.

   The 12 Latest Scams You Need To Avoid (2024) - Aura

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   How do you know if a scam is real?

   • With enough information and vigilance, you’ll be able to recognize new scams that you’ve never seen before. Here are the most common red flags to look out for: A strong sense of urgency. Scammers fabricate high-pressure situations like time-sensitive security alerts, urgent messages, or a limited-time offer for an amazing sweepstakes prize.

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   How do scammers work?

   • Some scammers take a slow approach with interviews and a legitimate-seeming operation. They then collect personal information from your employment forms, or tell you to buy equipment or training. Other scams get right to the point and promise guaranteed or easy income—if you purchase their program.

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   What happens if a scammer tries to make a payment?

   • When apartment hunters show interest, the scammer tries to get them to make a payment before meeting up or seeing the unit in person. The scammer disappears once the payment goes through, leaving the victim to discover that they don’t have a new place to live after all. Here’s how to stay safe: Avoid listings that look too good to be true.

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8. www.aura.com › learn › latest-scams-going-aroundThe 12 Latest Scams You Need To Avoid (2024) - Aura

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   Jan 1, 2024 · In “pig butchering” scams, what begins as a chance online encounter or wrong number text slowly turns into a romance scam. The fraudster “fattens the pig” by building trust over time, eventually luring the target into a financial trap — the “butchering” phase, during which the victim loses everything.