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iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 Scams: How They Work (with video below) There are new iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 scams still making rounds this month. The most prevalent is a new twist in the Bait and Switch scheme. How does it work? Watch the video below to see in action the Bait and … iPhone 6 Scams Read More »
uShip Scam: How It Works uShip is a great company that helps people all over the world with their shipping needs. The service saves buyers and sellers time and money by connecting them quickly to thousands of customer-rated transport companies, that could move anything from cars and cranes to furniture and horses. People who are … uShip Impersonator Scam Read More »
Connecting Carriers with Consumers and Businesses uShip is bringing greater automation, transparency and efficiency to freight transportation by moving it entirely online and mobile. Primarily serving the commercial freight, vehicles, and household goods markets, the uShip shipping exchange seamlessly connects customers – from freight brokers to business shippers and consumers – with feedback-rated transportation service … uShip: The Trustworthy Leader When It Comes To Shipping Your Items Read More »
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How the scam works: You want to get rid of a big personal item, such as a couch, fridge, oven, boat, car or bike. You post it for sale online, on Gumtree, Kijiji or Craigslist and apparently you have some luck. Within minutes, you receive a text message or email similar to the one below: … Items Sold Online Scam Read More »
How the scam works: Many people from US and Canada are going to the World Cup of soccer in Brazil this summer and need to fill out applications to get a Brazil visa. As a US/Canadian citizen, you are required to have one. Because the process is not that simple, criminals on the internet create … World Cup Visa for Brazil Read More »
How the scam works: There are many app developers out there and this scam relates directly to their livelihood, so if you aren’t an app developer but you know one, please pass this information along to them. App developers are receiving emails from the Apple website for developers, giving the recipient a heads up on … App Developer Password Scam Read More »
How the scam works: Many of us use Google Drive every day to share documents with work colleagues. The user-friendly interface and file sharing capabilities make it a no-brainer program to make a vast portion of our workday operate in a more streamlined fashion. But just as with any online program, there are scam artists … Google Drive Fake Replica Read More »
How the scam works: It seems that everyone has a website today, be it for their businesses or personal use. And of course, as is the case with any form of electronic communication, scammers have rapidly set up shop to try and bilk hard-working individuals out of their e-commerce revenue. The domain name scam involves … Domain Name Ending in .us Read More »
How the scam works: Sudoku is the fun puzzle game involving completing grids of numbers which, when completed, each line has only the numbers one through nine with no repeats. This game has earned legions of fans and many play online every day. With the popularity of this game, it is no surprise that scammers … Sudoku: Unlimited Games Read More »
How the scam works: Google Glass is a perfect example of the next wave in computer technology. Currently in the beta testing phase, Wikipedia describes Google Glass as “a wearable computer with head-mounted display. It displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format that can interact with the Internet via natural language voice commands.” Available only … Google Glass Fake Offers Read More »
How the scam works: Just about everyone is a gamer these days. Most people love to do nothing more than unwind after a long day of work by killing a few zombies or going crazy behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle. And the real diehards are the ones who anticipate the release of new … Grand Theft Auto V Scam Read More »
There are a few variations of the Google Foundation Grant Scam. Here's how to verify if the emails you get are coming from the real Google.
The Matrix Scheme: How It Works (with video below) While the Matrix scheme may sound like something involving alternate realities and Keanu Reeves in slow motion, what is involved is a scam as old as the hills. This month it's making a huge comeback! A variation of the chain letter and pyramid scheme, it makes … The Matrix Scheme Read More »
How the scam works: (with video below) Very popular recently, the QR codes (Quick Response Codes) are scannable barcodes that direct smartphone users to certain websites or other downloadable content. Unfortunately, criminals are taking advantage of the situation and get victims to access the wrong page. How does the scam work? Watch the video below … Counterfeit QR Codes Read More »
Child Pornography Notice Scam: How It Works This Child Pornography scam has two variations: as a text message on your cell phone and as an email. Let's take a look at both: Scenario 1. As you turn on your cell phone, a message might pop up on your screen saying you are under investigation … Child Pornography Notice Read More »
Your Computer Has Been Locked aka the Locked out of Computer Scam: How It Works Your Computer Has Been Locked scam hits again. Beware of this latest ransomware scare aka the Locked out of Computer trick. In this article, you'll learn how it works and what to do if it's too late. Most of … Computer is Locked Read More »
URL Shortener Scam: How It Works While there are no shortages of work-at-home websites online, all promising an endless array of simple work and the guarantee of making “$1000 per day working part-time from home!” We all know that there is no such thing as getting something for nothing, and anyone earning $1,000 per day … URL Shortener Scam Read More »
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