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) If you've heard about the term 'reverse mortgage' and consider doing it, beware of shady reverse mortgage lenders. Watch video below and read this article to educate yourself. First things first: how does a reverse mortgage work? A reverse mortgage happens when the homeowner takes out a cash […]
How the scam works: (with video below) What is the short sale fraud? Using a “neutral” middleman, investors make a lowball offer on a house where the debt on the property is larger than its total value. Then they require the transaction to be completed right away. The estimates of home appraisers and price brokers […]
How the scam works: You love buying on eBay and Craigslist and pride yourself as being the deal-finder out of your circle of friends. One day, you receive an official-looking email, which seems to be from a website’s Buyer’s Protection Plan. They inform you the seller in your latest transaction was an online crook–and you will […]
How the scam works: You are trying to purchase an item on eBay and are getting ready to pay through PayPal. The seller contacts you and tells you he’s having a problem with his PayPal. He says he’ll give you a bank account number and ask you to add it to your profile. Then you […]
How the scam works: You bought a smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, or Android) and are excited about it. You were offered a warranty (just in case it breaks and the phone needs to be replaced), but figured you were spending enough so you opted not to take it. That’s not always a bad idea, but it was for […]
Cell Phones Sale Scam alert. Fake ads go on Craigslist, OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace and LetGo. Beware of Craigslist cell phone scams!
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How the scam works: If you are selling items on Ebay or Craigslist on a regular basis, you might get approached by another seller with a request. He will ask you for help in order to boost his business. He will be willing to give you a few hundred dollars if you can add his e-mail […]
How the scam works: You've become a junkie for Craigslist, Kijiji and eBay and are always bidding on three different things at a time. Always looking for a great deal, you notice a new service which offers “exclusive items” to certain users. You're told that if you want to have a first look at any […]
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How the scam works: There are scammers online who sell products (electronics, games, etc) making you feel like you are getting a great deal. The description of the item is very well presented, but you should always pay attention to the fine print. They will get your attention with great pictures, but once you pay […]
How the scam works: Fake sport collector cards are probably the most popular fakes on the Internet. Sold for thousands of dollars or even more, they can be fabricated in any dorm room. Along with them, signed soccer, hockey or football jerseys have raised the total fraud over the years to over 200 million dollars. […]
How the scam works: You are a tech junkie – you just upgraded to a new MacBook Air and are looking to ditch your old laptop online. It’s only a couple of years old, so you think you can easily get $450 for it. You pop onto eBay or Craigslist and hear from a buyer who […]
How the scam works: There are specific online auction websites out there that don’t use cash payments for their transactions. You are required first to buy points and then use the points to bid. Indeed, there are many legitimate ones, but a few others are questionable. The scam occurs at the end of every bid, […]
How the scam works: (with video below) You’ve been watching an eBay item for weeks now and just placed your bid shortly before the auction is over. Let’s say it’s a camera you really wanted to get your spouse for Christmas and it’s so close you can almost taste it. You’re counting down the minutes […]
How the scam works: This is a very common scam on websites like eBay or Craigslist. Scammers will post a hot item for sale, but set a higher starting price than usual, so nobody will bid. You’re interested in the item, but don’t want to overpay. Since nobody else is bidding, you contact the seller […]
How the scam works: This is the most commonly used scam when it comes to computers that need to be fixed at a shop (not via online). Most people are not computer literate and it often happens that their machine or laptop has a minor fault: a wrong setting, unplugged cable, cache not cleared, etc. […]
How the scam works: You are working on your computer when a pop-up window appears on your screen saying your computer is infected with malware. The title may be: "Why is my computer so slow?" or "How to fix a slow computer". The ad offers two options: Fix problems or Find viruses. You click on […]
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