How to Get Money Back From a Gift Card Scam
According to the FTC, nearly 40,000 consumers used gift cards to pay scammers in 2021 alone. If you’ve been the victim of one of these confidence traps, whether it’s a…
That Customer Service Number on Google Might Be a Scam
Photo: JW_PNW (Shutterstock) When you need to track down a customer service number, the easiest thing to do is Google it. But easy isn’t necessarily safe when it comes to…
That Rental Listing Might Actually Be a Scam
Photo: dc_slim (Shutterstock) We are right smack in the middle of moving season. Leases are ending and starting; U-Haul vans and boxes are hot commodities; IKEA and The Home Depot…
How to Spot a Job Offer Scam Written by AI
Job seekers often have plenty of hurdles to landing a new job. For one, many companies are keeping “ghost listings” up on job boards that they don’t really plan to…
Avoid This Travel Agency Scam
Getting scammed is never fun—but falling prey to a travel scam can be especially upsetting. Not only are you out a significant amount of money, but you’ve given away a…
This Scam Is Targeting Home Closing Costs
You’re about to buy a home for the first time after years of work, sacrifice, and saving. Your state requires you to wire your closing cost, so you decide to…
This ‘IRS Letter’ Is a Scam
Photo: Jimmy Rooney (Shutterstock) Scammers love to prey on taxpayers by pretending to represent the IRS and using their “authority” to acquire sensitive personal information and steal your money. These…
Beware of These Scams the Next Time You Move
It’s June, prime moving season is in full swing, and so are moving scams. Relocating to a new home is always stressful, but there are steps you can take to…
Beware of These Personalized ChatGPT Email Scams
ChatGPT is not unlike a smart child—intelligent, yes, but also easily manipulated. A kid might understand the difference between “good” and “bad,” but an ill-intended adult can often convince a…
Five Things Scammers Are Hoping You Google
Humans are predictable: When we want to know something, we’re probably going to google it. Companies (including digital media sites like Lifehacker) know this, and often try to “game the…