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Mar 15, 2024 · If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. Scammers are impersonating businesses and emailing consumers about renewing...
Mar 7, 2024 · 20 Online Scams to Watch Out For. Unfortunately, that text is not from a company that wants to send you free money. It’s just another phishing scheme — we checked.
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Sep 3, 2021 · BBB Scam Tracker is receiving reports of scammers masquerading as legitimate loan providers. The phony lenders guarantee a quick loan with no upfront fees. But victims who provide their banking...
Apr 20, 2022 · How the scam works. Scammers approach small business owners, promising they can help them exponentially grow their business through business promotion and coaching services. They often claim...
- How to Tell If Your Debt Collector Is A Fraud
- Types of Debt Collection Scams
- What to Do If You Know You’Re Being Scammed by A Debt Collector
- Bottom Line on Debt Collection Scam
If you’re overdue on your debt, your creditor may reach out to you and try to collect your missed payments. However, if they’re unsuccessful, they may enlist the services of a debt collector to collect the money you owe. Unfortunately, many Canadians have been victimized by scammers who convince consumers that they are legitimate collection agencie...
Fraudulent collection agencies are savvy and use several tactics to scam unsuspecting Canadians out of their money. They sound legitimate, which is why many Canadians fall victim to these scams. Here are a few debt collector scams to keep an eye out for:
If you receive a call from a debt collector and decide that you are being scammed, it’s important to stay calm and follow these steps.
Just remember the two most important things you can do are stay calm and do not under any circumstances hand over any money. Do some research and verify all the information you have. Making sure if it’s a scam or a legitimate debt collector before you make any payments is extremely important.
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.
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.
