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 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 COVID Testing Scam
Photo: Matthew Horwood (Getty Images) This week, the Better Business Bureau issued a warning about the proliferation of COVID testing scams. According to the BBB, fake websites and janky in-person…
Why You Shouldn’t Speak When You Get a Robocall
Photo: Tero Vesalainen (Shutterstock) Being asked “can you hear me?” by a caller might seem innocent enough, but even a one-word answer of “yes” could put you at risk of…
Don’t Fall for the ‘Vaccine Survey’ Scam
Photo: Star Stock (Shutterstock) Since most people have already received their COVID relief checks, grifters have pivoted to phishing attempts related to vaccines—and it’s catching people off guard. The FTC…