Category: Scams
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Is This Home Warranty Letter a Scam? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Ever received a letter claiming that your home warranty is about to expire and urging you to act fast? You’re not alone. These letters can feel unsettling, especially when they include your name, address, and even your mortgage lender’s name. They look official, but are they? Let’s break it down and figure out if the…
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Parents, You Need to Talk to Your Teen About Sextortion Scams Before It’s Too Late
Let’s start with a serious question: When’s the last time you talked to your teen about online dangers? Not just the typical “don’t talk to strangers” speech, but the real and growing threat of sextortion scams targeting teenage boys?
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Is 844-491-1974 a Scam? What You Need to Know About This Student Loan Email
If you’ve received an email claiming to be from the “Student-Loan Finance Help Center,” offering student loan forgiveness and asking you to call 844-491-1974, you might be wondering whether it’s legitimate or a scam. Here’s what you need to know: This information is based on reports from individuals who may have experienced or encountered…
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Beware of the Rental Scam
Imagine this: you’re scrolling through Facebook, looking for a place to call home. You find a duplex that fits your budget, the pictures are perfect, and everything seems too good to pass up. You reach out to the person who posted the listing, and they respond quickly. They seem professional, accommodating, and willing to work…
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Beware of the Personalized Sextortion Email Scam
(photo) Have you gotten one of those weird, threatening emails that feels just a little too personal? Maybe it even included a photo of your house? Yeah, it’s creepy—and it’s part of a new twist on an old scam: sextortion. Let’s break it down, and more importantly, let’s make sure you don’t fall for it.
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The Email Bomb Scam You Need to Know About—Before It’s Too Late
Imagine waking up to find your inbox flooded with hundreds of random spam emails. At first, it might seem like a minor annoyance, but this deluge could be hiding something much more dangerous. This tactic, known as an email bomb, is often used by scammers to obscure important notifications, such as bank alerts, password change…