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You’ll even see the same amount of money the con artist mentioned in your account balance, which lends at least a hint of truth to the fraud. The scam text I received. (Image: Howley) (Howley)
Money transfer scammers rely on rushing decisions, creating confusion and offering deals that seem just good enough to be believable. Protecting yourself doesn’t require becoming a currency expert.
Scam letter posted within South Africa. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is a common confidence trick.The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum.
The scam involves sending PayPal account holders a notification email claiming that PayPal has "temporarily suspended" their account. Instead of linking to PayPal.com, the site references in the email link to a convincing duplicate of the site at paypai.com, in the hope that the user will enter their PayPal login details, which the owner of ...
As soon as the victim (the "mark") shows his $100 bill, the changer will actually count out and clearly show the promised amount of local currency. He then will push the local currency into the hands of the "mark" and urge they be counted as he takes the $100. "See, you've got the money. I'll wait while you make sure.
As one of the biggest retailers in the world, Walmart is a prime target for scammers. These fraudsters are constantly cooking up new tricks to dupe unsuspecting shoppers. From phony job offers to...
Using gift cards is a great (and normally secure) way to ensure that a gift is appreciated and put to good use by a recipient. But they are also a treasure trove for criminals looking to trick ...