Scams

That Fun New App You Love Might Be Stealing Your Bank Info

It's time to start paying much closer attention to permissions.
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The Hoax That Tricked Millions Into Thinking About The Environment

This weird gadget from Treepex was supposed to be satirical. But then people actually wanted to buy it.
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10 Horror Stories That Prove MLM Companies Are Complete Trash

Former reps and clients share tales of faulty products, predatory practices and money they'll never make back.
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How To Tell If You're The Target Of A Phone Scam

It probably is.
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Instagram Scammers Are Using The Fires In The Amazon To Rip People Off

No, Justin Bieber won’t donate $10,000 if you follow this Instagram account.
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My Best Friend Was A Con Artist Who Scammed Me Out Of $92K. Here's How I Got Justice.

Today she’s sitting in a prison cell in Los Angeles County probably wondering how she became the victim of one of her own victims.
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Porn Grifters Are Chasing Teens On TikTok

Gen Z’s favorite app is dealing with an elaborate NSFW scam.
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FCC Warns Of 'One-Ring' Robocall Scheme That Can Drive Up Phone Bills

Scammers let phones ring once. If people call back, they’re connected to a number that charges per-minute fees.
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Fake Heiress Anna Delvey, Who Tricked New York's Elite, Found Guilty In Fraud Trial

Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey and "The SoHo Grifter," had scammed hotels, friends and banks for big bucks.
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Nursing Home Employee Recorded Sex Tape With 78-Year-Old Man She Scammed: Police

The suspect allegedly showed the victim the recording after he complained of money missing from his account.
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