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: (with video below) This new Facebook scam has a trickle-down effect and entices users to install a rough application program. After clicking on the link 'What Does Your Name Mean' it's placed on your profile automatically. What happens is the link shoots you to a Facebook page urging you to install […]
How the scam works: (with video below) This scam is back and is banking again on people’s willingness to make changes to their Facebook timeline. Cybercrooks have taken full advantage of this mixed bag of emotions by posting scam messages suggesting people can remove or disable this timeline. How does the scam work? Watch the […]
How the scam works: A textbook scam is out there tearing up the internet waves claiming that four million textbooks are available for download, for less than $50. Nice bait, since the average college student is spending between five and eight hundred dollars per semester on books. Unfortunately these scammers are in far off places […]
Beware of fake Veterans Outreach Center representatives, calling at dinner time and asking for donations. Here is how the scam works:
How the scam works: Scammers manage to convince people that Facebook stocks are too good to pass up. Smooth talking and aggressive in style, crooks are reported to persuade victims to pay thousands of dollars for an nonexistent investment. The scammers approach their victims either by email or Facebook messages and send them to fake […]
How the scam works: Scammers call you posing as legitimate workers offering a rebate for their services, in exchange for personal information including account numbers and a social security number to start. Such scams include offers for plumbing, electricity, and water/air purifiers. How to avoid: Tell the caller you appreciate the offer and say you’ll […]
Background Check for Employment Scam: How It Works (with video below) Beware of the newest scam in the career industry this month, the Employment Background Check. This scam hits a little too close to home for some. Imagine waiting to hear if you have gotten a job, only to figure out a month later that […]
How the scam works: Here is a scam occurring when ordering a simple credit report. It takes place during the hiring process for a job where the employer asks for a credit report copy for their consideration, although a credit report really shouldn’t have anything to do with your ability to do a job to […]
Facebook Gold Membership Scam: How It Works Scam artists claim to be Facebook representatives and advertise on social media that selected people – including you! – have attained 100% Gold Status Membership, meaning they qualify for exclusive membership benefits including extra security, awards, close contact with celebrity members, all of which is fake. The question […]
How the scam works: You're in Thailand and have seen all Bangkok has to offer. You want to move to one of the neighboring countries for a couple of days and decide on Laos. You've met a few locals and have become quite chummy, so they recommend places for you to go to get the […]
How the scam works: Most students work hard to pass all their exams. At the end of term, a vacation feels long overdue and students will find flyers are posted all over campus, on school announcement boards, or on Facebook walls. The offers are very tempting. Headlines such as “A Christmas break trip well deserved” or “Student Discount” might […]
How the scam works: You are enjoying walking through the streets of Beijing and a young Chinese fellow approaches you for some reason. You are nice to him and chat back. He will claim he is a student and before you know it will tell you about his amazing art exhibition across the street. He […]
How the scam works: This scam takes place in most of the European capitals’ subway stations, but it could easily occur in any other country, so beware. Whenever you are purchasing tickets from the dispensers located underground, somebody will come and help you, while you are trying to figure out the machine. Besides the employees […]
How the scam works: This scam belongs to the Timeshare Scam group. Somebody conducting a survey approaches you on the sidewalk. After a few questions, they will politely give you a scratch card as a token of appreciation for your time. The card is a winning one (lucky you!), but in order to receive the prize […]
How the scam works: In Vietnam, one of the most efficient ways to travel fast is by bike. Indeed, for tourists, there are several taxi-bikes available on most of the streets. They are called Xe Om, which means “Bike Hug”. The problem is that – just like in any other touristy place – these rides […]
How the scam works: Alright, if you have never heard of this one, you have probably never traveled outside your city. As a tourist, you most likely don’t know the cab rates or the map of a new town. Scammers pose as taxi drivers at airports, without being licensed, using this knowledge on tourists. They will […]
How the scam works: You are in China and decide to check out the street market. As you are walking through what seems to be hundreds of vendors, you're approached by a woman who speaks very good English. You're happy to have someone to talk to and she gives you a few great tips on […]
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