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We chatted with Darius Kingsley, Head of Consumer Business Practices at Chase Bank, for all of his best tips for avoiding getting conned. Below, the five most common seasonal scams—how to spot ...
Image credits: kues1 / Freepik The Bureau also warned against sellers who claim to be authorized dealers or factory representatives in regions where such deals don’t exist. These sellers often ...
The holiday shopping season has returned, and so has the potential for scams. The FBI warns shoppers to "always" be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, especially as you begin to scope ...
Bank impersonation scam example You get a text saying it’s your bank to confirm whether you’re trying to transfer money to someone else. “Press 1 for yes, 2 for no,” they say.
A consumer inquires about a payday loan or short-term credit online and is asked for a long list of personal information. The lender is a shell firm; the loan might never be made, but the victim's personal information is now in the hands of scammers who sell it to a fraudulent collection agency.
An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.
A customer review is an evaluation of a product or service made by someone who has purchased and used, or had experience with, a product or service. Customer reviews are a form of customer feedback on electronic commerce and online shopping sites.
A Few Holiday-Specific Scams. Most holiday scams are just … well, scams that happen over the holidays. A few are more specifically holiday-oriented, though, using holiday traditions as their "hook."