Con artists are experts at playing to our emotions and scammers can use charitable causes to tug on your heartstrings, so it is important to stay vigilant as you try to do good. Bad actors can try to hook you by misleadingly claiming that they will help particular individuals (like veterans or cancer patients), using …
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Feb 27 2018
Bitcoin Sales Cons
With all the buzz about bitcoin, more people are considering it as an investment. But with anything new and complex, con artists try to take advantage. BBB Scam Tracker has received many complaints from people who have lost 1,000’s. How the Scam Works: You are looking to purchase bitcoin, so you search online. You find …
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Jun 08 2016
Is Your Car Connected? Watch out for Potential Scams
Many vehicles can now connect to the Internet, enabling drivers to play music, use GPS, and access roadside assistance without a phone. Unfortunately, Internet connection comes with a potential drawback. It opens up your car to the risk of hacking, warns a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation alert. How the Scam Works: You use the …
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