Phone Scams

How the scam works: If you live in an area that has just been hit by a natural disaster (Hurricane Sandy, fire, earthquake, etc), in the days following you might receive a text message that seems very important. The message, which is sent to telephone prefixes assigned to your area, states that if the recipient's […]

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How the scam works: Scammers set non-stop phone calls, in the form of automated voice messages, alerting recipients that their debit cards are inactive, frozen or locked. The automated system prompts listeners to press 1 to re-activate the card and, once the key is pressed, the robot asks for their card number and PIN. How […]

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How the scam works: (with video below) Watch out for the Cell Phone Radiation Protection scam happening these days. While health studies about the radiation that cell phones emit are still going strong, scammers sell devices that allegedly shield the electromagnetic waves. They “guarantee” the emissions are stopped from hurting your health and sell the […]

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Collect Call From Prison: How The Scam Works (with video below) If you ever receive a phone call from your local prison and the operator tells you to press 1 to receive a collect call, don't accept it – unless your buddy is arrested on a regular basis and you know he always calls. Many victims […]

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Collection Call – Phone Bill Scam: How it Works (with video) You might ask yourself “Who called me from this number”? after this crazy fake collection call. Beware of the Landline Bill Payment Scam happening these days! Let's take a look at it. It is one of the most common phone scams. The scammer calls […]

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How the scam works: You're having your ritual post-work winding down session in front of the tube when you receive a call from a lawyer. He says he's representing a company you apparently subscribed to two years ago, but you never paid the money that was due. He lets you know you could be on the […]

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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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Frequent Flyer Rewards Scam: How It Works (with video below) Who wouldn't like more points and rewards with loyalty programs such as Delta SkyMiles, American AAdvantage, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Air Miles, Aeroplan, British Airways oneworld, Qantas or JetBlue TruBlue? If you are an avid traveler, you know all these and how to accumulate more to […]

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Civic Recognition Award Scam: How It Works (with video below) Imagine this scenario: You receive a congratulatory phone call or an email from somebody who works in your industry. You are told that you just won a “Civic Recognition Award”, or an honorary title related to your industry. They have found your business on Facebook, […]

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