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Scams & Cons

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The Scams and Cons podcast explains how scams are run and why people fall for them.

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No, you’re not talking to #JasonStatham you’re being #scammed grahamcluley.com/no-youre-no…
No, you’re not talking to Jason Statham

No, you’re not talking to Jason Statham

Could the Hollywood heart throb really be interested in you? Sorry, you’re being scammed.

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90 percent of those victimized of scams never report them, @AngeliqueW22 explains #FTCscam bit.ly/FTCevent
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⚠️ Watch out for these fake Amazon emails, we’ve received over 2,200 reports about them in one week. Amazon will never contact you to ask for your credit/debit card details or your Amazon password. Forward suspicious emails to: [email protected] #PhishyFridays
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There are reports of con artists creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers. After making the payment, . . . nabihq.org/airline-scam.html #scams #fraud
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As #vaccine rollouts begin, we're likely to see a surge in scams and fraud schemes related to COVID-19. Check out the latest MoneyWise Matters blog post to see how con artists are reaching their targets. buff.ly/3gaHlOD
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BBB Scam Alert: Beware claims of “free” roof inspections: Similar to storm chasers, “free” roof inspection scams take advantage of homeowners who are in need of immediate repairs. These con artists often use ... dlvr.it/RyQbGd #fraud #419fraud
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Mark Hamill
@MarkHamill16 Apr 2021
WARNING: This is a SCAM!!! I have nothing to do with this & would hate to see anyone spend a penny on what is a complete fraud by con artists using my name without my permission. #UnauthorizedUseOfMyProfile 😡
Barnacules Nerdgasm (@Barnacules) profile pictureBarnacules Nerdgasm
@Barnacules16 Apr 2021
Replying to @MarkHamill
@HamillHimself If you see any of your friends getting sucked in by the #BitClout scam please warn them. I've been seeing quite a few celebrities get pulled into the scam & exposing their audience to it only to be ripped off. They even sold you 🤦‍♂️ bitclout.com/u/HamillHimself
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Scamwatch has received reports of cryptocurrency investment scams originating over Telegram. Do not respond to unsolicited messages offering investment opportunities and always seek independent financial advice.
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ICYMI | The accused would target foreign nationals by posing as Amazon tech support officials over VOIP calls. #Fraud #Scam #Fake tech.hindustantimes.com/tech…

Delhi Police busts fake call centre posing as Amazon's tech support

The accused disclosed that they were engaged in calling foreign nationals by posing as officials of the tech support of Amazon through VOIP calls, the DCP said.

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Daryl G@Darylist20 Jun 2021
Text spam that also includes my name. Too personal for comfort. Wonder what the source of the data is. #phishing #scam #spam
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