Face to face scams can be some of the most frightening to be a victim of. Instead of anonymous hackers, the victim is brought face to face with the thief.
The way these scams typically work is using a pretense to meet at a specific location for any of a number of purposes. It could be to repay a debt owed by a family member or perhaps bail for a loved one in trouble.
The victim of the face to face scam either is defrauded of the funds or is placed in a position where they have to give the funds to the perpetrator or else they – or a loved one held ostensibly for ransom – will come to harm.
Sometimes a face to face scam will involve cash, other times the victim is asked to hand over a debit card and their PIN.
These scams are some of the most brazen, but also the most traumatizing to the victim. Learn more about them by watching this space. See below:
How The Scam Works: (with video below) You're watching TV at home when you get a knock at your door. You open it up, and there are a couple of men wearing uniforms you've never seen before. A branded van is parked in the driveway. “Sorry to bother you, we're Jimmy and Peter; we're with … New Security Company Scam Read More »
How the scam works: (with demonstration video below) If you wonder how to quit smoking, be aware of the newest scam out there. A miracle product apparently works, only… it doesn't. If you smoke or know someone who does, you know what it’s like to quit: there are several attempts to do it, but no … How To Quit Smoking Read More »
How the scam works: We have all been hounded by door-to-door sales people trying to sell us the newest thing on the block; though, we usually slam our doors in their faces or retort some sort of disinterest at them and yet, they keep coming back. One of the more persistent markets we are … Monitoring Employees Scam Read More »
How the Asbestos Mesothelioma Scam works: (with video below) Asbestos Mesothelioma Scam, aka the money making machine. Although not many people get into a mesothelioma lawsuit, the topic is one of the most sensitive cases subjects in human history. Especially since the mesothelioma survival rates very small. For those who don't know, Mesothelioma is a … Asbestos Mesothelioma Scam Read More »
How the scam works: Have you been in a busy elevator, mall, escalator, or a waiting line-up lately? There is an alarming increase in the Electronic Pickpocketing scam reports, making the decision of not buying an RFID wallet as soon as possible a foolish one. In this article we’ll learn how the scam works (video … Electronic Pickpocketing Read More »
How the scam works: Both Canada and the United States celebrate Black History Month every February, while the United Kingdom does it in October. Also known as African-American History Month, BHM is an annual observance for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. The scam? It could happen anywhere in the three countries, but … Black History Month Scam Read More »
How The Scam Works: (video below) Technology advances so fast that we can't afford to ignore the latest trends. Unfortunately, oftentimes criminals are a step ahead everyone and take advantage of the tech gadgets to victimize people all over the world. Now it is one of those seasons. These days crooks can steal your PIN … Stolen PIN With Infrared Camera Read More »
How the scam works: There is a new scam making its rounds nowadays involving property lines and boundaries. The targets of this fraudulent activity are people who live in houses and are typically home alone. The crooks approach homeowners to inspect their property lines. Claiming to be a government or a county representative, the criminal … Property Lines Inspection Read More »
Broken Car Scam: How It Works Being a Good Samaritan offers a lot of benefits. You get to help someone out who is in need. Especially if they're outside and the temperature is -22. This makes you feel good and represents a huge boost to your self-esteem. And maybe you earn a few good … Broken Car Scam Read More »
How the scam works: To most of us, our pets are more than just animals; they are faithful companions and family members. Pet flippers are some of the worst kind of scammers, as they take away members of our families for their own personal profit motives. A pet flipper is a person who steals a … Pet Flipper Read More »
Beware of fake delivery check phone calls - new scams alert. Does FedEx call before delivery? Do you wonder "Will UPS call me?" Here it is:
How the scam works: The government of the UK is warning residents to be on the lookout for “doorstep scammers” who are looking to take advantage of the Green Deal initiative. The Green Deal initiative allows homes and businesses to make improvements that foster greater energy efficiency and to pay for them through increased savings … Green Deal Energy Read More »
Surprise Gift Basket Scam: How It Works (with video below) Everyone loves receiving surprises from a friend or a loved one; it's always a great feeling to know that someone is thinking of you enough to send you flowers or a gift basket. However, when that gift basket comes with a price attached, you … Surprise Gift Basket Read More »
How the scam works: Scams that target the elderly are among the most heinous. In the Chinese Blessing scam, citizens standing in line waiting to pay for their purchases at stores are the common target. It has reported occurring in many Chinese neighbourhoods in North America, but especially in San Francisco and New York/ Brooklyn. … New York’s Chinatown Blessing Read More »
TSSA Impersonators: How The Scam Works This occurs in Ontario, Canada as you're reading this article. There have been reports that phony contractors disguised as gas inspectors with the TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) are gaining access to peoples' homes with the intent of selling them water heaters and furnaces. They are posing as … Phony Gas Inspectors Read More »
Dog For Sale in the Park Scam: How It Works Imagine you are on vacation or walk in a park, having a lovely time with your significant other. As you are walking or sitting on a bank you meet a man with a beautiful dog. You ask if you can pet the dog, which … Dog for Sale Scam Read More »
How the scam works: Many people rate “watching television” as one of their favorite pastimes. With the preponderance of HDTV’s for sale today, the need for more and better cables to operate these sophisticated systems is staggering. But there are things to be aware of before you shell out big bucks on “special cables” to … Overpriced TV Cables Read More »
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