Financial Scams

Financial scams have been a danger since finance first emerged as an economic activity. To this day, the prospect of easy money using deception, fraud, or any illicit means attracts criminals who think they can get away with it. 

Investment scams have been a common type for ages. People are lured by the promise of easy returns, only to lose everything. Some are local and relatively small; others are enormous and even international in scale, such as the Bernie Madoff case.

 

Financial Scams: List Below

Banking scams are also a danger, having been around in some form or another since the first banks came into existence. 

Financial scams are a broad class of crime, but learning about them as they emerge can be invaluable. Keeping your eye on those that emerge can help you recognize the warning signs of a financial scam that’s trying to lure you or others in.

One Accounting Scam That Even Experienced Financial Controllers Could Fall For Today

Here Is How One Email From Your Boss Could End With a $28,239 Loss The accounting scams are multiplying by the day. A new scam targeting people working in the accounting industry is making its rounds these days. If you know any financial controllers, managers, auditors, or simple accountants, please share this information with them. … One Accounting Scam That Even Experienced Financial Controllers Could Fall For Today Read More »

One Accounting Scam That Even Experienced Financial Controllers Could Fall For Today Read More

Caleb Maddix and the YTA Method: Scam or Brilliance? [THE VERDICT]

  7 Reasons Why Caleb Maddix and the YTA Method Signal a Scam Hundreds of people have been writing to us in the last few weeks asking about Caleb Maddix and his YTA Method: is he a scammer? If you don't know who Caleb Maddix is – he an extremely young entrepreneur who pops up … Caleb Maddix and the YTA Method: Scam or Brilliance? [THE VERDICT] Read More »

Caleb Maddix and the YTA Method: Scam or Brilliance? [THE VERDICT] Read More

MLM Scam: the Ultimate Guide on How to Avoid a Pyramid Scheme

Multilevel Marketing: How the Scam Works Have you ever been asked to pay money to make more money? If so, then you should readily have your flags up. MLM i.e., Multilevel Marketing, is the name of one such organized proposition. Here is the ultimate guide to avoid a company that’s selling you a pyramid scheme. … MLM Scam: the Ultimate Guide on How to Avoid a Pyramid Scheme Read More »

MLM Scam: the Ultimate Guide on How to Avoid a Pyramid Scheme Read More

CARES Act Call

CARES Act: How The Paycheck Protection Program Scam Works Did you receive a phone call or email from somebody claiming to be from the CARES Act and offering a grant or any other sort of benefit for your business? In this article, you will learn how the scam works, how to avoid it, and how … CARES Act Call Read More »

CARES Act Call Read More

Online Business Directory

Beware of Free Online Business Listing Sites Beware of deceptive services acting as free online business listing sites, claiming to help your firm getting more exposure. It is called the Online Business Directory Scam. There are some legitimate online business directories out there, but the majority of these are not truly transparent about their real … Online Business Directory Read More »

Online Business Directory Read More

Federal Grant

Federal Grant Scam: How It Works As our mandate is to educate our readers about the latest financial fraud cases, we have a new one this week – the Federal grant. A fake $9,000 government grant is offered via a phone call by scammers impersonating the federal authorities. Free money from the government is always … Federal Grant Read More »

Federal Grant Read More

Pump and Dump

Pump and Dump Scheme: How It Works The Pump and Dump scheme is an investment scam. It affects mainstream investors and rips them off their money, placed on stocks. How does it work? Let's find out in this article and arm yourself with the right information.    What is the Pump and Dump Scam? … Pump and Dump Read More »

Pump and Dump Read More

15 Examples of Securities Fraud

Securities Fraud: How the Stock Investment Scams Work In light of the recent events worldwide, there has been a proliferation of financial scams in the stock investment niche. These types of securities fraud come in all shapes and sizes, and anyone can easily fall victim to them. Please take a look and educate yourself before … 15 Examples of Securities Fraud Read More »

15 Examples of Securities Fraud Read More

Canada Emergency Response Benefit Scam

The Canadian Government looks to protect its citizens in several ways by providing them with programs to help out of the right spots. These may take different formats and are usually adequately organized. However, with the proliferation of scams, online criminals have decided to take advantage of the CRA programs to defraud people. It is … Canada Emergency Response Benefit Scam Read More »

Canada Emergency Response Benefit Scam Read More

Government Grants and Support Links for COVID-19 Crisis

OFFICIAL: Full List of Government Grants for Individuals and Financial Assistance Links in the US, UK, Canada and Australia   The coronavirus disease has ravaged the world and is threatening to tear down everything. There have been 5.1M deaths recorded worldwide until today and governments and agencies have made serious efforts to bring it to … Government Grants and Support Links for COVID-19 Crisis Read More »

Government Grants and Support Links for COVID-19 Crisis Read More

Quick Tips on How to Best Secure Your Business Going Forward

Staying Financially Secure: Quick Guide Do you want to ensure that your personal passion project or business venture stays afloat this year, and going forward into the next decade? There are plenty of pitfalls, and common mistakes made that you should be wary of, and avoid where possible. Here are some quick tips on … Quick Tips on How to Best Secure Your Business Going Forward Read More »

Quick Tips on How to Best Secure Your Business Going Forward Read More

5 Common Scams That Small Businesses Need to Avoid

Any business can fall victim to a scam. There is no shortage of potential tricks that criminals can use in order to extract money from your business illegitimately. The best way of defending yourself against these scams is to ensure that your workers are all educated and understand the most common threats they face. Below … 5 Common Scams That Small Businesses Need to Avoid Read More »

5 Common Scams That Small Businesses Need to Avoid Read More

3 Scams Aimed at the Heart of Your Financial Health

Fintech Industry: a Platform For Scammers To Take Your Money Easier Every year, consumers lose billions of dollars to scams. In 2018, senior Americans lost $2.9 billion to frauds and racket schemes while younger consumers (20+) lost around $400 to scammers. While these schemes have been going around for decades, the progression of fintech … 3 Scams Aimed at the Heart of Your Financial Health Read More »

3 Scams Aimed at the Heart of Your Financial Health Read More

Learn Why Millions Were Paid Out in AMG Payday Loans Scam

Understanding the Danger of Taking Payday Loans About 12 million people in the United States take payday loans every year. Unfortunately, many questionable loan companies tend to trick them into paying more than what they agreed. AMG Company is among the companies that have defrauded their borrowers before. The good news is that the customers … Learn Why Millions Were Paid Out in AMG Payday Loans Scam Read More »

Learn Why Millions Were Paid Out in AMG Payday Loans Scam Read More

How to Calculate the Future Value of Long-Term Investments

Be Aware of Scams and Use an Interest Profit Calculator Anyone who is considering a long-term investment should know how to prevent financial fraud and use an investment calculator. In the past, we've been exposing many scams related to investments with high returns. Today we want to keep educating the readers with the other … How to Calculate the Future Value of Long-Term Investments Read More »

How to Calculate the Future Value of Long-Term Investments Read More