selma hrynchuk

Selma Hrynchuk

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.

Website: http://scam-detector.com

Posts by Selma Hrynchuk:

Portable Breathalyzer Test

Portable Breathalyzer Test Scam: How It Works Owning a portable breathalyzer is always a good idea whether it's for your car or pocket. In this article we expose how the Portable Breathalyzer Test Scam works, foods that make you fail a test, where to buy a breathalyzer and the Top 3 devices for sale […]

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Free Gift Card

Free Gift Card Scam: How It Works (with videos below) Did you just come across a tempting free gift card or voucher offer on social media, such as $150 or $500 from Starbucks, Footlocker, Walgreens, Sam’s, Amazon, Costco or Target? There are 6 variations of the Free Gift Card Scam, the last one featuring a […]

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Credit Card Insurance

How the scam works: With slightly more than 75% of North Americans possessing at least one credit card, and 51% owning three or more, using credit cards for virtually everything has become the norm. Most card users are concerned about identity theft and will do what they can to avoid becoming a victim. Ironically, this […]

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The Dual Flush Toilet Installation aka The Low Flow Toilets Rebate Scam, Exposed

How the scam works: (with video below) One of the biggest scams out there this month is the Dual Flush Toilet Installation or Low Flow Toilets Rebate scam. Let's take a look. Many states and provinces are offering tax incentives or rebates to homeowners who are making a conscious effort at being energy proficient. These programs […]

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Curbstoners Scam

How the scam works: (with video below) Buying a used car can be stressful; there are just too many places to look. Newspapers, used car dealerships and cars parked on the street with “For Sale” signs on them are all great ways to find a good used car. There are also ad placement web sites […]

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Airline Free Tickets and Vouchers

Free Airline Tickets Scam: How It Works Did anybody say free airline tickets? One of the biggest scams around when it comes to flight coupons, free plane tickets and discounts on flights is the Free Airline Tickets scam. The latest is a fake that comes in three variations: a National Travel and Tourism Association (NTTA), […]

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Child Pornography Notice

Child Pornography Notice Scam: How It Works This Child Pornography scam has two variations: as a text message on your cell phone and as an email. Let's take a look at both: Scenario 1. As you turn on your cell phone, a message might pop up on your screen saying you are under investigation […]

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vWorker Phishing Fraud

How the scam works: vWorker (formerly known as Rent a Coder) is a great online job site where contractors can post their profiles and resumes and clients can post jobs they need completed in IT, design, administration or writing categories. The contractors then bid on the posted jobs and the client hires the most qualified […]

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Facebook Fake Account

How the scam works: (with video below) Using social media sites like Facebook is a great way to keep up with old friends and connect with new ones. However, it’s also a great venue for scammers to prey upon your family and friends using you as a front for their criminal activity. In this latest […]

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halloween scams

Halloween Fake Shops

Halloween Scam: How It Works Not everyone might know the origins of Halloween, but almost everyone loves this special day at the end of October, even during the pandemic. Halloween is the second most consumer-driven holiday, nipping on the heels of Christmas regarding how much money is spent each year. However, real nightmare scams can […]

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Suppliers Bank Details Change

How the scam works: Businesses being scammed is as old as business itself. But in this age of many small business owners struggling to stay afloat, being vigilant about avoiding these schemes is more important than ever before. An old scam with a new twist is making the rounds, so business owners beware. The scammers […]

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Apple Discount Card

How the scam works: Apple users are a loyal bunch, and Apple rewards them accordingly. However, there is a scam that is currently being pulled in Australia and North America using Apple’s good name to cheat people out of their personal identification information. The scam involves discount “reward” cards to thank customers for their loyalty […]

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National Mortgage Settlement Deposit

How the scam works: In the United States, the government's $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement program alleviated the fear of foreclosure for many families, as it helped thousands of homeowners stay in their homes. Unfortunately this windfall also brought scammers out to prey upon unsuspecting homeowners who were already in dire financial straits. The National […]

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Leasing: Double First Payment

Lease First Payment Scam: How It Works 20% of automobile shoppers make the decision to lease their car. There are many advantages to leasing over purchasing, such as being cheaper to trade in after two years than trading in a purchased car after making 60 payments. But as with all benefits there is a downside, […]

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Copy Machine Call

Copy Machine Supplier Scam: How It Works As any office worker knows, getting phone calls about the state of your office equipment is all in a days’ work. However, there is one call to look out for; accepting their “free” offer could prove to be quite costly for your company, and your boss might not […]

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Computer is Locked

h2>   Your Computer Has Been Locked aka the Locked out of Computer Scam: How It Works Your Computer Has Been Locked scam hits again. Beware of this latest ransomware scare aka the Locked out of Computer trick. In this article, you'll learn how it works and what to do if it's too late. Most […]

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