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: The Glass Eye scam is a confidence trick. It is a variation of the Antique Resale one, as it requires several con men working together against the mark. How does it work? The first criminal walks into a store and pretends he has lost his glim. Everyone looks around, but the […]
How the scam works: (with video below) You receive a message – usually by e-mail, but sometimes via regular mail or social media as well – from somebody who claims to be from USPS (United States Postal Office), Canada Post, Royal Mail Group (in the United Kingdom) or Australia Post. The sender, who claims to […]
Royal Mail Scam email alert! If you live in the United Kingdom, you might be a target of the Royal Mail scam. It loads ransomware onto your device.
Property Tax Payment Scam: How It Works (with video below) Beware of the Property Tax Payment scam, aka Property Tax Help scam. Criminals call random numbers in your city and tell the homeowners they represent the local administration (County Treasurer’s Office, City Hall, etc).. Then they proceed to tell the resident that their property will be […]
How The Hair Loss Scam Works: The hair loss represents a big issue for a lot of men and women, situation that makes great, legitimate products like iRestore laser helmet or the Caffeine Shampoo fly off the shelves. However, criminals take advantage of people’s insecurities and hit hard these days with a new scam. Beware […]
How the scam works: (with video below) The Bridal Show scam, aka Wedding Expo or the Wedding Planner scam, is a double-edged sword scam, affecting both businesses in the wedding industry, as well as newlyweds. In this article, you'll learn how the scam works and where to report it. This scam comes in two variations, […]
The Rip Deal: How It Works The Rip Deal scam is notorious mostly in Europe but it could happen anywhere, as criminals target jewelers. According to Wikipedia, "they would offer to buy some substantial amount of his wares at a large markup provided he perform some type of under-the-table cash deal, originally exchanging Swiss francs […]
Jam Auction: How We Get Excited To Buy Garbage Without Knowing (with video below) How do you get excited when you buy something? Typically, that happens when you get an extremely good deal, when you have money and time, or when the experience is outstanding. Little do we know that often we get super stoked […]
How the scam works: This is a mail fraud that is typically perpetrated on local restaurateurs. According to Wikipedia, “this scheme takes a receipt from a legitimate dry cleaner the target city, duplicates it thousands of times, and sends it to every upscale eatery in town. An attached note claims a server in the victim's […]
How the scam works: (with video below) The Flower Girl scam could happen to you in China in big touristy areas, in cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Taipei, or Chengdu. You'll find young girls walking around with a handful of roses – whether fake or real- and they will target couples […]
Get Rid Of Bags Under Eyes Scam (with explanatory video below) You may look online for ways to get rid of bags under your eyes or you might even consider surgery for under-eye puffiness. Then, one day, an Internet ad catches your attention. This scam comes in several variations. First, these ads are typically published […]
How the scam works: In a recent press release, ESET announced that its researchers "have discovered more than 30 fake applications available for download on the Google Play Store. The malicious applications, which pretended to be cheats for the popular Minecraft game, have been installed by more than 600,000 Android users worldwide. None of the […]
Western Union Scam: How It Works (with video below) Western Union is one of the best and fast ways to send money overseas, being used in pretty much every country in the world. Unfortunately, scammers use WU's great features to victimize people all over. What's the newest scam? Watch the video below to see the […]
Beware of the new roommate scam happening online. It belongs to the classic list of Craigslist roommate scams and works like this.
Domain Name Trademark Certification Fraud: How It Works We received this tip from a reader who almost fell for the Domain Name Trademark Certification scam, aka the Certified Domain Email. It happens when somebody offers to purchase your website and domain name. How does the scam work and how to stay safe online? The scam […]
Snapchat Scams: How They Work (with explanatory videos below) Snapchat is the newest sensation in the world of social media. The popular app allows its users to take photos, record videos, add text and drawings, and send them to a controlled list of recipients. These sent photographs and videos are known as "snaps". Users set a […]
Do you own a business? Beware of a new scam: EU Business Register, aka the Business Directory Addition or the Online Business Registration.
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