Every day, scammers are looking for new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately, some of the most common scams involve advanced fee scams, which require a victim to pay a fee upfront in order to receive money or services. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to identify and avoid advanced fee scammers….
Category : Scam Alerts
New Year, Old Scams, Watch Out!
As we enter the New Year, it’s important to remain vigilant and aware of the various scams that exist. Every year, scammers come up with new ways to try to take advantage of unsuspecting people, but some of the same old scams are still being used as well. From phishing emails to fake investments, it’s…
A Complete Guide to Identifying PNM Scammers and Avoiding Them
PNM scam calls usually take place in New Mexico when huge electricity is used like in summer during which air conditioning is drastically needed. Scammers that pretend to be employees from PNM always seduce you to pay for fake electricity bills with a warning that your electricity will be disconnected if you refuse to do…
How to Identify and Avoid Imposter Scams
Imposter scams are unfortunately becoming increasingly common, with scammers posing as government agencies, businesses, or even family and friends in order to steal your personal information or money. It can be hard to spot these scams and even harder to protect yourself from them. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the different types of imposter…
How to Identify and Avoid Charity Scams
Charity scams are becoming increasingly common, leaving generous donors feeling frustrated and scammed out of their hard-earned money. It’s important to remember that not all charities are legitimate, and some are simply out to take advantage of unsuspecting people. That’s why it’s essential to know how to spot a charity scam and protect yourself from…
How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Scams
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to be aware of the potential for scams. Every year, scammers create new and creative ways to target unsuspecting shoppers and take advantage of their financial information. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in the holiday spirit, it’s important to stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud….
Be Aware of these Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Although it’s inconceivable that people would take advantage of the elderly, there is an increasing number of senior scams targeting this vulnerable population. Elderly people face all of the same scams as everyone else, but some scams disproportionately affect the older generations. Elder fraud is vastly underreported, according to a study by Comparitech. The study estimates…
RealCall Quarterly Report on Scam Calls – 2022 Q3
RealCall has released its Quarterly Report on Scam Calls with the key conclusions as below: Key Conclusions Scam calls become increasingly rampant, and it’s estimated that the number will keep rising in Q4. The leading scam types include cryptocurrency investment scams, online shopping scams and job scams. Top 5 area code scams include 530, 502, 626,…
What Can Scammers Do with Your Phone Number?
It is an alarming fact that mobile devices are the start of around 60% of cyber-attacks in the world. The reason is that it is very easy for scammers to obtain your phone numbers (Sometimes the number giver is even yourself). If they get your numbers, they can carry out many fraudulent activities such as…
How to Spot Utility Scams and Tips to Avoid
Every year, utility scams trick thousands of Americans out of their hard-earned money. They run utility scams to take advantage of customers looking for ways to save on their energy and to scare and exploit those who are unsure of the details of their energy contracts. Reports that range from a woman in New York…