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: Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life so naturally you want to commemorate it with albums of pictures and videos as remembrances. Wedding photography is not inexpensive, and many photographers require a substantial down payment with the remaining balance on the day of. However, be careful; […]
Real Estate License Scam: How It Works Real estate agents are victims of a new scam which is spreading quickly all over the world. Any realtor will tell you that having and keeping a current license is crucial to their career. Without it, they are not allowed to work. The Real Estate License scam involves agents receiving […]
URL Shortener Scam: How It Works While there are no shortages of work-at-home websites online, all promising an endless array of simple work and the guarantee of making “$1000 per day working part-time from home!” We all know that there is no such thing as getting something for nothing, and anyone earning $1,000 per day […]
How the scam works: (with video below) In today's housing market it can be difficult for young couples to realize the dream of home ownership. Many couples choose purchasing a foreclosed home “as is” in order to secure a lower purchase price. There is a risk to buying these homes, as many are discovering the […]
Twitter Private Messages: What Scammers Want Twitter has 330 million active users every month, opportunity for scammers to also come in the game and take advantage of a plethora of naive people. In a similar way they operate on Instagram or Facebook, criminals approach victims who accepted their friendship and pretend to offer some sort […]
How the scam works: (with video below) We have all arrived home from work or running errands to find the familiar looking UPS tag hanging on our door. But with the majority of shipping business taking place online, seeing the brown and gold logo in your email inbox isn’t uncommon (see image). Beware of opening […]
Watch out for a new deceiving extended warranty call. Here is how the phone call sounds like, scammers offering extended car warranties.
Craigslist, LetGo, and OfferUp Scams Are Using a New Twist While Craigslist, OfferUp, LetGo, Oodle, or Facebook Marketplace contains many legitimate ads, they also bring out many scammers. These crooks use the sites to make a quick buck by taking advantage of their victims’ trusting nature. One such scam is currently circulating on the site: […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Auto coverage rates have skyrocketed in the past years. Auto owners are searching for the best rates and it often gets confusing deciphering claims made by the major insurers. However, recently there has been a scheme regarding auto insurance in the United States, and the President’s name is being […]
How the scam works: Scams involving bilking the elderly out of their hard-earned savings are especially heinous. Many elderly victims live alone, are often lonely and welcome telephone calls; however, when a scammer is on the other end of the line, nothing but trouble is on the horizon. The Sell Your Shares Scam involves crooks […]
How the scam works: When a spouse dies there are so many things that need to be handled almost simultaneously. Burial arrangements made, death certificates sent out to creditors and life insurance policies cashed out. It is the issue of life insurance that brings us to our latest scam. The deceased spouse insurance scam works […]
Beware of Malware Attacks on Your Android Phone (with video below) FBI recently issued an alert regarding malware attacks on the Android operating system. Users are receiving emails about random topics, from “unread messages” and “cat food coupons” to “work-at-home opportunities that promise a profitable payday just for sending out email” to “business electricity rates”. […]
How the scam works: One of the greatest pleasures in life is traveling around the world and immersing oneself in a new culture for a few days. However, travelers need to be aware of scammers that would like nothing more than to relieve their foreign visitors of their hard-earned cash. One of the most frequently […]
Old Prague Ham Fraud: How It Works (with video featuring 10 other scams to avoid in Prague) Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. A beautiful and historic city, Prague draws over 4 million visitors per year. The city is known for its cultural and historical integrity, but it is also renowned […]
The list of Amazon scams continue to grow every day, the newest addition being the Amazon Shipping Scam.
Utilities Bill Payment Scam: How It Works (with video below) This scam is spreading very fast since it’s perpetrated through automated phone calls to thousands of random numbers at once. As the utilities in our homes become more expensive every year, it would be helpful to have federal assistance or programs in place to alleviate […]
Watch out for the Car Wrap Job scam, aka Car Wrap advertising. Here is how it works.
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