Customer Appreciation Call Scam: How It Works (with video below) Creating customer loyalty has always been one of the most important marketing tools for companies. Whether is about customized business gifts or appreciation for service, little gestures always lead to customer retention. But how about customer appreciation calls? Let’s say the phone rings and as […]

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DEA Call: How The Scam Works (with video below) DEA stands for the United States’ Drug Enforcement Administration. If you watched movies like Breaking Bad you are probably familiar with the term. However, be careful about a scam happening this week. Callers phone homeowners – you could be next, so beware – and present themselves […]

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Economic Stimulus: How The Scam Works This scam has been making a comeback this month, due to the insanely COVID-19 crisis. Typically, you receive a message, text or a voicemail informing that the country’s economy finally recorded a surplus at the end of last year, well-deserved after the crisis – and there is money to […]

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How the scam works: (with video below) This scam is targeted at business owners so if you’re one of them watch out! Criminals send you a fax requiring info on your company’s prices, services, or catalogs. It could be anything that requires you to send a fax back. Their request looks very legitimate. Scammers want […]

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Free Gift Delivery Scam: How It Works (with video below) You receive a voicemail or letter in the mail informing you that you’ve won a free gift for being part of some well-known association (e.g. Red Cross). The gift isn’t bad, either: it could be a couple free nights at a five star hotel in New York […]

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Grandmother Scam: How It Works (with video below) Picture this: your 90-year old grandmother receives a phone call, which goes like this: “Hi Grandma, it’s me!” She tries to recognize the voice and says: “… Paul?” “Of course! I have a big problem, Grandma.” “What’s wrong, sweetie?” “I got in a bit of trouble, but please […]

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Unpaid Utilities Invoice Scam: How It Works This scam has been doing its rounds again in the past couple of weeks. One of the oldest in the book, yet it still happens. Before it hits you, read with attention. In this article you’ll learn how it works, how to avoid it, and how to report […]

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How The Health Inspection Scam Works: If you own a restaurant or any other business that sells food, you are a potential target of scammers who call and recommend themselves as health inspectors from the national authority that deals with food quality control. Depending on your country, state or province, these could be FSIS – […]

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