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1. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   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.

   • Author: Shannon Sanford

2. www.fca.org.uk › consumers › warning-listFCA Warning List of unauthorised firms

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   Jul 26, 2024 · search for an unauthorised firm using the search bar. filter results by the first letter of the firm. click on the 'Name' column to order firms from A to Z. If you’re dealing with an overseas firm, check the list of warnings from overseas regulators.

3. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › scam-alert-theScam alert: the company is real, but the job offer is fake

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   Feb 20, 2015 · Check scam. The scammer went on to promise Beverly a wage of $40 per hour, mentioned various types of software she would need to do the job, and then: “The company's accountant will mail out ...

4. www.reddit.com › r › legaladviceAre these letters stating unclaimed funds legit? [KS/FL] - Reddit

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   The groups are: Harris, Eckland, & Associates and The Graham Group, LLC. Both are requesting a copy of my DL as well as allowing them limited POA in order to claim the funds on my behalf and mail them to me.

5. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › scamScam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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   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.

6. www.cbc.ca › news › businessFake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that redirect people to fraudulent versions of familiar companies and brands.

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   How does a phony loan scam work?

   • The phony lenders guarantee a quick loan with no upfront fees. But victims who provide their banking information to the scammers are left in the negative. How the scam works: You receive an email advertising a guaranteed loan. The email displays a logo and contact information for what appears to be a legitimate loan company.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers impersonate legitimate lenders to steal

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   Is Beverly's offer a scam?

   • It looked legitimate – and a quick online search shows that there really is an IT company by that name, based in New Jersey – but upon closer inspection it became obvious that Beverly's offer was some type of scam. But what kind?

   Scam alert: the company is real, but the job offer is fake

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   Are there scammers posing as employers?

   • If you're a job seeker you already know that there exist plenty of scammers posing as employers in hopes of either stealing your identity, or cheating you out of what money you have.

   Scam alert: the company is real, but the job offer is fake

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   Is the 'Coca-Cola Welfare Fund' lottery scam a scam?

   • Beware the "Coca-Cola Welfare Fund" lottery scam! Promising big bucks for completing a survey, this scam has been making rounds on Facebook since early June 2021, tempting users with thousands in pesos or riel. But clicking that link?

   20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Are scammers getting worse?

   • That's a 25 percent increase over 2014 and about 80 percent higher than in 2013. Consumers lost more than $762 million to scammers. "It's a huge problem, and we believe it's getting worse," says Katherine Hutt, a spokesperson at the Better Business Bureau. It's easy to be confused.

   Scam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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8. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: Scammers impersonate legitimate lenders to ...

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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...