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  2. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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    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.

  3. 100 Most Common Money Scams and How To Avoid Them - AOL

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    These scams might involve an advance fee or an illegitimate business offer. Look out for these common ploys. ... Don’t panic — this is a scam. Stay safe: Call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE.

  4. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    A recovery room scam is a form of advance-fee fraud where the scammer (sometimes posing as a law enforcement officer or attorney) calls investors who have been sold worthless shares (for example in a boiler-room scam), and offers to buy them, to allow the investors to recover their investments. [92]

  5. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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    3 Common Types of Scam Calls. ... They pay an access fee to that provider for the ability to do so. ... There will likely always be scams and scam phone numbers out there. The good news is that ...

  6. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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    Scam baiting (or scambaiting) is a form of internet vigilantism primarily used towards advance-fee fraud, IRS impersonation scams, technical support scams, [1] pension scams, [2] and consumer financial fraud. [1]

  7. Don't get taken by the mystery shopper scam - AOL

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    One common scam is a form of wire transfer fraud known as advance fee fraud, in. ... For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in.

  8. Lottery scam - Wikipedia

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    A lottery scam is a type of advance-fee fraud which begins with an unexpected email notification, phone call, or mailing (sometimes including a large check) explaining that "You have won!" a large sum of money in a lottery.

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