How Does an Overpayment Scam on OfferUp Work?
Learn about overpayment scams on OfferUp including how this scam works and some of the red flags you need to watch out for.
Tom Watton
Fraud Prevention Specialist at - Scam Detector
When my sweet old grandmother got caught up in an Amazon gift card scam, I decided then and there that I needed to do whatever...Read morePosts by Tom Watton:
Signs of a Fake Car Listing Scam
Discover the signs of fake car listing scams, such as “too good to be true” prices and photos copied from other listings.
Steps for Identifying a Scamming Bot Account on TikTok
TikTok is one of the most popular social media sites, and that, unfortunately, makes it a prime place for scammers to operate. Various TikTok scams proliferate across the platform, and many of them involve the use of bot accounts. This guide explores how to spot TikTok bot accounts, step-by-step. How Do TikTok Bot Scams Work? […]
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What Is an Authorized Push Payment (APP) Scam and How Does It Work?
Authorized push payment scams, or APP scams, are on the rise. Learn how they work and some warning signs to watch for.
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The 6 Steps to Reclaim Your Social Security Number if You Fall Victim to a Scam
Discover the exact process to reclaim your Social Security number if you have been the victim of a Social Security scam.
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Everything You Need to Know About Synthetic Identity Fraud
Learn more about synthetic identity fraud, including what it is, how it works, and what to watch out for so you don’t become its next victim.
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Payment Off Platform Scams – Why Freelancers Must Avoid Accepting an Offer to Be Paid Off Platform
Learn how to spot and report a payment off platform scam — scams that target freelancers by tempting them to take payments outside their chosen platform.
Watch Out for China Domain Name Registration Scam
Learn all about the China domain name scam, including what it looks like and red flags such as unmatched sender name and email or grammar errors.
What Are Grandmother Scams and How Do They Target Your Vulnerable Loved Ones?
Learn all about grandmother scams or grandma scams, along with how and why so many scammers target vulnerable elderly so often.
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Bose-Global.com and Bose-Tech.com Proposal Scam Targeted at Online Marketers
Learn all about the Bose-Global.com proposal scams and Bose-Tech.com scams targeted at online marketing professionals.
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ChatGPT Phishing – How Scammers Are Spoofing AI’s Leading Player to Steal Data
ChatGPT Phishing – How Scammers Are Spoofing AI’s Leading Player to Steal Data
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Pay a Fee, Collect a Prize – The Tempting PayPal Scam
Find out how the “Pay a fee, collect a prize” PayPal scam works and some of the red flags to watch out for so you don’t become a victim.
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Bogus Payment Boosts – The Social Security Scam Hackers Use to Get Your Details
Find out how bogus payment boost Social Security scams work and some warning signs to watch out for.
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How Does a Crypto Rug Pull Scam Work (Plus Examples)
Find out how crypto rug pull scams work, check examples of these scams in action, and learn what to watch out for.
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QR Code Jacking – The Latest Phishing Scam
There’s a new wave of phishing attempts out there using QR codes. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
6 Ways to Spot a Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
Find out how student loan forgiveness scams work and how to spot the signs of one of these scams to avoid them.
How Can You Recognize a Social Security Scam?
Find out how social security scams work and how to spot one so you don’t become a victim.
