Scams

Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison

A judge dubbed the 26-year-old a "serial fraudster" for scams that cost investors and ticket-holders millions.
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I Discovered My Boyfriend Of 2 Years Was A Con Man Who Swindled Me Out Of $52,000

Fake gold, stolen paintings, forged checks — it sounds like something out of the movies, but it happened to me.
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Riders Say Uber Drivers Are Using Vomit To Scam Them

Victims of the ride-hail scheme claim they were bilked out of money after drivers falsely accused them of upchucking.
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Scammers Are Targeting Chinese-Americans By Posing As Chinese Consulate

An attorney specializing in cybersecurity noted that the scammers play on immigrants' fears.
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Fake Springsteen Scams Illinois Fan Out Of Money

A text message from a Springsteen imposter claimed he needed help recovering a gold investment in Dubai.
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5 Foolproof Ways to Outsmart Scammers When Traveling This Summer

Hint: Don't be that stereotypical American tourist.
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Scam PACs Ripped Off Conservatives With Pro-Police, Anti-Abortion Messages: Prosecutors

The scam allegedly raised $23 million from donors from 2014 to 2017.
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Trevor Noah Skewers Betsy DeVos With Fake For-Profit University Ad

“Are you looking to spend $100,000 you don’t have to get a degree that won’t help you find a job?”
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Why You Should Be Extra Cautious Of Facebook's New Dating Feature

Facebook hasn't done enough to deal with the scammers who already frequent the site.
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Coroner Reclassifies A Man's Suspicious Death After HuffPost Investigates

An incarcerated woman said that she and her partner were involved in Shawn Arthur's death.
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