#ScamAlert 3P Billing Scams: Don't overlook those small dollar unfamiliar charges #ScamSquad
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#ScamAlert 3P Billing Scams: Don't overlook those small dollar unfamiliar charges #ScamSquad
scambusters.org/third-party-...
#ScamAlert #ScamSquad ππ Listen to the @aarp.org Guide to avoiding holiday scams
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#ScamSquad member Federal Communications Commission is hosting a webinar on combatting robocalls and scam prevention. Registration link below π
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Public Charging Stations Are a Hacker's Playground: "Juice jacking" thru public charging stations at airports, malls, etc. could be used to steal data, install viruses, and compromise your security. Read more by #ScamBusters #ScamAlert #ScamSquad scambusters.org/charging-sta...
#ScamAlert Transnational elder fraud scheme thwarted by the USDOJ & U.S. Attorney's Office for the Dist. of Mass. Do you want to see how the phone scam boiler rooms operate? The release linked below π includes photos of workspaces, scripts and score cards tracking "success" by "staff." #ScamSquad
1/ Gift/reloadable debit cards are a favorite of criminals calling with a fake emergency (missed jury duty, sick family member etc). Once you give the numbers on the back the money is drained and virtually untraceable. Hang up on anyone demanding these cards. Gift cards are for gifts! #ScamSquad
Scammers impersonate judges, FBI, sheriff etc with fake arrest warrants in your mail. They have fake case numbers, legalese, & a fake seal demanding money via crypto or mobile apps. Report these mailers to US Postal Inspection Service. Do not call the number on the fake warrant. #ScamSquad
2/For more on vishing (voice + phishing) scams see our #ScamSquad page at www.howardcountymd.gov/consumer.../...
TODAY!! Our Department of Consumer Affairs is at Senior Day. Join us for the free event at Cleveland Public Hall. You can get Info, lunch, entertainment β plus parking is free, with shuttles from the Muni Lot. Stop by to pick up one of our new Scam Squad Guides! #ScamSquad
Scanning random QR codes can open the door to malware or stolen information. Always ensure the code comes from a trusted source. #MCPNews #FraudFriday #ScamSquad
Are "unsubscribe" or "opt-out" links safe? Maybe. Maybe not. In this week's #scambusters read about how these links can be used for phishing or malware, what you should look for to spot fake unsubscribe links, and what to do instead. #ScamSquad
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National Scam Survivor Day seeks to end the stigma associated with scams and give you the voice to share your stories. #ScamSquad partner BBB of Greater Maryland also has a Toolkit for you to use if you've been defrauded: scamsurvivaltoolkit.bbbmarketplacetrust.org
Only lawyers and licensed USCIS immigration consultants can help. Be wary of anyone showing you different credentials and claim they have inside help. For more see this blog by #BeLuminus #ScamSquad
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Online Gaming Scams Exploit Children β What You Need to Know to Protect Your Kids (And You!) From DMs & friend requests to phishing & extortion, criminals know kids have access to money. #scambusters list the types of scams, & how to spot & report them. #ScamSquad
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Criminals target public assistance. Do you know how to protect your benefits from skimming, phishing and imposters? #ScamBusters provides some tips: scambusters.org/public-assis... #ScamSquad
Scammers Target Teenagers. Whether shopping, gaming, or social media, criminals know how to target teens who have buying power. Do you know how to spot those scams and speak to your kids about them? This week's #scambusters tells you more. #ScamSquad
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Spring brings more then flowers, it brings a robust real estate market...and the scammers.
π’ Fake property listings
π’ Rental scams
π’ Foreclosure relief scams
π’ Diverting wire deposits
#scamsquad #scambusters For more see scambusters.org/real-estate-...
It's National Consumer Protection Week. We are here for you. #ScamSquad and the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs. If you think you or someone you know has been scammed, let us know. (216) 443-SCAM (7226). cuyahogacounty.gov/scamsquad
#NCPW #NationalConsumerProtectionWeek
Consumer Affairs Director Sheryl Harris:
1. Don't click on links in texts about package deliveries.
2. Buy gift cards kept behind a counter or online directly from the store.
3. Ignore pop up windows saying your computer has a virus.
#ScamSquad