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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Amazon Login Attempt Scam: How It Works Amazon is the most used online retailer, having over 300 million active users, and being in the Top 5 employers of the world. The main reason for its overwhelming popularity is its ease of use for consumers. However, with this popularity comes a downside; Amazon scams aimed at […]
Woolworth Email Survey Scam: How It Works (with videos below) It’s always nice when a store that you visit often offers gifts for your loyalty. Well, as the latest in a series of freebie scams proves, the allure of getting something for nothing is often the quickest road to getting ripped-off. Recently, the Woolworth […]
How the scam works: (with video) GameOver Zeus is bank-credential stealing malware that works in tandem with Cryptolocker to extort money from victims around the world. This modified Trojan bug is transferred through email, through official-looking emails that trick you into clicking links that will infect your computer. GOZeus goes through all of your documents […]
How the scam works: (with video) Tyupkin is a virus that allows criminals to withdraw money—up to 40 banknotes—from an ATM. The malware is very difficult to access. It is installed on-location, via a bootable CD. When the scammer enters the correct password, a screen pops up telling them how much money is on each […]
How The Scam Works: (with video below) The Stolen Purchase Scam can separate you from some very expensive items before you even have time to enjoy them. It works like this: two partners, one outside the store you shop in and one inside, wait for you to pass by. Let's say you make a big […]
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How The Scam Works: (with demonstration video) You're out at a bar with a group of friends. You have your drinks on the table and a tab open; you are ready for the best night ever. Just as your evening is starting up, a waitress comes up to your group and says that there has […]
Facebook Copyright Protection Hoax: How It Works A “Facebook Copyright Protection” hoax is making its rounds on Facebook again after the rumors that the social media platform will roll out an update on its privacy controls. Tens of thousands of users are posting it to their profiles, not knowing it is a fake, but claiming […]
Shopping Credit Points Scam: How It Works When you do a lot of shopping both in-store & online it's hard to keep track of all those reward point systems, discounts & special offers you've accumulated. Therefore, it's nice when the stores send you reminders that some of your points are about to expire. However, […]
How the scam works: Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims which must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence. Hajj is one […]
Driver’s License Verification Scam: How It Works The Driver’s License Verification scam targets victims through a link in their email and asks them to verify their license for an annual verification. Depending on the country you live in, the scammer who contacts you pretends to be part of one of the following: AAA (American Automobile […]
PlayStation 4 Giveaway scam alert! Watch out for this scam with a promise for a free PS4. Here is how it works:
Fake Music Agency: How It Works (with video below) Did you always dream of becoming a famous singer? Are you aware that you have talent but just can't break through? You can do auditions for agencies and hope one of them believes in you and give you the opportunity to make a demo. But […]
Top 7 Forex Scams To Avoid Today As Forex markets promise to give you an incredible return on investment, they became trendy in the last few years. However, often Forex traders don’t have a great understanding of how Forex markets work and what a Forex broker does exactly, which leaves the latter a lot of room […]
How the scam works: (with explanatory video below) This scam is back! Every time you go on the Internet, you come across ads. They are shown to you based on your interests, so if you often go to websites for online shopping or search the internet for ways to lose weight you get ads that […]
How the scam works: (with video below) The Paramedic Call Scam is an insidious con that plays with the victim’s desire to protect those they love most. You receive a call out of the blue and the person at the other end says is a paramedic informing you that one of your loved ones is […]
How the scam works: Many bar and restaurant owners are robbed by their employees without noticing. We will discuss two scams here. Scenario 1. The employees bring their own bottles of liquor to work and serve drinks from those bottles instead of serving it from the bottles of the bar. By doing this, they make […]
How the Online Poker Scams Work: Online poker has become such a popular game that scammers are enjoying a smooth ride when it comes to cashing out on your behalf. There are 5 variations: The Cash Out, Deposit, Poker Affiliate, Poker Room Employee, and Anonymous. Feel free to report in the Comments section any fraudulent names […]
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