Natural disasters and the scams that prey on them
It never fails. First comes the storm, then comes the scam.
Category: Wise Warnings
‘Neighbor Spoofing’ is the new caller ID spoofing
That’s not a good neighbor calling when the number showing up on your caller ID is your own number.
Do NOT deposit checks via ATM at Bank of America
If you bank at Bank of America, never make an ATM deposit there, especially if the money’s coming from another bank. Here’s why…
A scam using a sham to wham consumers
Talk about adding insult to injury…and to the joke that is the Do Not Call registry.
‘Grandparent scam’ nearing its second decade…and you’re still falling for it
This impostor scam has had a lot of stamina, and it loves to circulate in North Mississippi.
Federal regulators warn of mortgage relief scams after lawsuit
You’re in over your head on your mortgage. You’re facing foreclosure. Don’t hire any help or consider a loan modification until you read further.
An alert store clerk — and some common sense…
The two combined to help a small business — and you — from falling for the utility scam.
Scammed via Western Union? You have until May 31 to get your money back
The wire service settled charges that it aided and abetted wire transfer scams. If you were a victim, here’s how you can collect your portion of the settlement.
Talkin’ Trash: a window into what’s inside your house
Look at the picture. Someone just got a brand new 4K TV.
They also just got a thief’s undivided attention.
Big Baller Got a Bad BBB Rating
The Better Business Bureau just body-slammed the shoe brand of the controversial basketball family.