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The Innocent Text That Could Cost You Everything: How Pig Butchering Scams Start
Ah, the innocent-looking text message. A simple “How are you doing lately?” from an unknown number. It seems friendly, casual, and harmless, right? Wrong. This is exactly how Pig Butchering scams start, and it’s something you NEED to be aware of.
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How Adopting a Zero Trust Policy Can Keep You Safe from Scammers
Imagine this: your phone buzzes with a call from your bank, the caller ID looks legitimate, and the voice on the other end is professional and confident. They claim there’s suspicious activity on your account and urgently need you to verify some details. It’s easy to panic and start sharing personal information—but this is exactly…
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What One Redditor’s Story Teaches Us About Romance Scams
In today’s world of digital love stories, long-distance relationships are as common as memes about bad Wi-Fi. But let’s be real—not all long-distance relationships are built the same. Some could make for a Hollywood rom-com, while others have “scam” written all over them in big, flashing lights.
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Selling Your Car? Watch Out for This Sneaky New Scam
Selling your car online seems easy, right? You list it on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, and the buyers come rolling in. But here’s the thing—some of those “buyers” might be scammers looking to pull a fast one on you. This scam has been spotted across the country, and it’s so sneaky that it can leave…
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How One Couple Lost Their Life Savings to a Real Estate Wire Scam—and How You Can Stay Safe in 2025
Imagine spending months searching for your dream home, only to have your hard-earned life savings stolen days before closing. This nightmare became a reality for Raegan Bartlo and her husband, who lost $255,000 to a real estate wire fraud scam in West Virginia. Their story is a sobering reminder of the growing prevalence of sophisticated…
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866-826-7627 is Calling with Legal Threats—Is It A Scam?
Let’s cut to the chase—if you’re here, you’ve probably received a sketchy call from 866-826-7627, and something about it didn’t feel right. Good instinct. Spoiler alert: this number is almost definitely tied to a scam. But don’t worry; we’re here to break it all down for you so you can spot these red flags a…
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