Selma is a fraud prevention specialist renowned for her expertise in private eye investigations and a remarkable partnership with law enforcement agencies. Beyond her investigative triumphs, her public speaking engagements and written works have empowered countless individuals to protect themselves and stay ahead of deceptive schemes. Selma's legacy shines as a tenacious agent of change, unyielding in her commitment to battling fraud and ensuring a safer world for all.
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How the scam works: Founded in 1964 as ‘Blue Ribbon Sports’ and taking the present name in 1971, Nike has become one of the most important sports equipment manufacturers in the world. According to Wikipedia, the company has made over $25.3 billion US/year in revenue since 2012. Needless to say, the success of the company […]
How the scam works: (with video below) There is a new scary scam going around nowadays that might sераrаtе уоu frоm уоur саsh. Criminals hаvе bееn іmаgіnаtіvе аt sсаmmіng уоu аt thе gаs рumр, this time with a new twist. Рrеsеntlу thеу аrе trісkіng уоu іntо tорріng оff fоr аnоthеr реrsоn – themselves! Тhіs trісk […]
Counterfeit Airbag: How It Works (with video below) We all know about the presence of an airbag in our vehicle and most importantly the importance of it. The airbag is a security gadget fitted in a vehicle, comprising of a pad designed to inflate quickly in the case of a collision. It is meant […]
Retread Tires aka Tyres Retreading Scam: How It Works To start with an educational aspect, tire is the preferred spelling in the United States and Canada, while tyre is chosen in most types of English outside North America. That being said, let's dive into the dangers of retreading, adding another deceptive practice to the […]
Ноw thе sсаm wоrks: (with video below) Тhе mоst іdеаl rоutе fоr а shady mobile auto mесhаnіс tо trісk уоu іs to make уоu tо thіnk hе is thе bеst, mоst рlеаsаnt, and thе mоst sеnsіblе fеllоw оn thе рlаnеt. Ѕuреrіоr tо аnу оthеr wоrkmаn thаt mау fіх уоur аutо, whіlе numеrоus vеrsаtіlе mесhаnісs саn […]
Tuition Fee Scam: How the Scam Works Are you a student ready to go back to school or a parent waiting for his/her children to start their education? If yes, beware of a new scam going around this week, which is targeting those who are dealing with tuition fees these days. It adds itself […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Watch out for the Mortgage Loan Modification scam, coming from 'specialists' supposedly working for HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) or HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program). Let's take a look. With the recent recession, loan modifications have become a very popular way for people to make their mortgage payments […]
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How the scam works: (with video below) You are a good person and always first in helping others. One day, you decide to post your resume online on sites such as Care.com, Urban Sitter or Craigslist, looking for a job as a caretaker. Not long after publishing your resume, you receive a message from a family. They […]
How a ‘Lovely Family’ Abroad Can Scam You With The Pet Sitter Job You love dogs, you always did. You might even think that you can make some money dog sitting, so one day you post your resume online looking for a job on sites such as Pet Sitter, Indeed, or Craigslist. After a few […]
Mystery Shopper Scam: How It Works (with video below) Mystery shopping companies and fake offers. This month, one of the biggest scams around is the Mystery Shopper or the Secret Shopper Scam. Let’s take a look. The Mystery Shopper job could be an amazing activity, if you consider its great concept. Who wouldn’t like to go have […]
How The Scam Works: (with video below) While browsing the Internet on your computer or smartphone, a pop-up comes out of nowhere. It states that Apple needs testers for the new iPhone 7 and all the information will be used towards creating the future iPhone 8. Alternatively, the pop-up could simply say that you […]
How the scam works: Piggybacking on the success and the audiences of well-known mobile applications, cyber-criminals create fake apps or websites that are meant to steal your personal information. Using illegally apps' logos and branding, crooks invent spin-off apps or features that are claiming to be part of the “new marketing strategy”. The latest hoax […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Do you remember the last time you wanted to go to a concert, game, or event that was sold out? How about one that was sold out within minutes? Well, nowadays there is more to it than people physically waiting in line or just buying on the Internet […]
Email Money Transfer: How The Scam Works One of the most useful features that bank cards and accounts have is electronic transfer via email. Users can send money to their family members or friends, making the etransfer option very convenient. Unfortunately, a scam going around these days has also been making already a […]
Lawn Care Services Scam: How It Works (with video below) Several legitimate companies do great work but be aware of the Lawn Care Services scam going on these days. Let's look into it. Maintaining your yard can be a very labour intensive and time-consuming job. Let's say you decide to pay someone else to […]
Air Duct Cleaning: How The Scam Works (with video below) Scammers advertise themselves as professional air duct cleaners. It's that time of the year. You start wondering if you should have the ducts inspected since the main debate these days is: can cleaning your air ducts prevent Coronavirus? Here is how the scam works: […]
How the scam works: (with video below) This is an old scam that still is perpetrated by criminals working in pairs. One of them is going into an expensive restaurant wearing poor looking clothes. He eats but then he claims to have left his wallet at home, which is nearby. As collateral, the crook leaves […]
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