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2. List of scams - Wikipedia

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   An automated message says "that someone has ordered a free medical alert system for you, and this call is to confirm shipping instructions" before the call is transferred to a live operator who requests the elderly patient's credit card and identity card numbers. The device is not free; there is a high monthly charge for "monitoring".

3. Carding (fraud) - Wikipedia

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   Carding (fraud) Carding refers not only to payment card based fraud, but also to a range of related activities and services. Carding is a term of the trafficking and unauthorized use of credit cards. [ 1] The stolen credit cards or credit card numbers are then used to buy prepaid gift cards to cover up the tracks. [ 2]

4. Biggest Credit Card Scams To Look Out For in 2022

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   Unfortunately, the only things scammers need to use a credit card are the card number, the security code on the back of the card and the primary cardholder's zip code. Once scammers collect all of ...

5. How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for

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   Receiving a call, email or letter from a company purporting to be a debt collector can spark alarm. Before disclosing any information, look for these eight signs of a fake debt collection scam. 1 ...

6. Credit card fraud - Wikipedia

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   Credit card fraud. A fake automated teller slot used for "skimming". Credit card fraud is an inclusive term for fraud committed using a payment card, such as a credit card or debit card. [ 1] The purpose may be to obtain goods or services or to make payment to another account, which is controlled by a criminal.

7. How to Spot a Credit Card Skimmer - AOL

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   Because scammers may use cards that have been skimmed for online orders without the merchant seeing the physical card, identity theft protection company Lifelock suggests setting up alerts to let ...

8. Internet fraud - Wikipedia

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   Internet fraud is a type of cybercrime fraud or deception which makes use of the Internet and could involve hiding of information or providing incorrect information for the purpose of tricking victims out of money, property, and inheritance. [ 1] Internet fraud is not considered a single, distinctive crime but covers a range of illegal and ...

9. EDITORIAL: Skimmers & scammers - AOL

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   — Anything that asks for payments in gift cards is a scam. No legitimate organization will accept gift cards as a valid payment—not for any service, fee, fine or even bail. — The IRS will ...