Scam Me Please You If You Can
INTRODUCTION
Fraudsters bombard us with fake text messages, emails and phone calls, stealing hundreds of millions of pounds every year from unsuspecting people. And not all banks pay innocent people for fraud. We want the government to do something about it. That's why I wrote this article to teach people how to protect themselves from today's scams and insider attacks. Of course, no one who reads this article will be harmed or deceived. I called this article " BEWARE OF SCAMMERS ".
AIRPORT TRANSFER SCAM
You just walk down the long road, go out the door, grab your things, and finally hit the road and stop and look again. A driver with your full name on it! You don’t plan to take pictures, and you haven’t told anyone when your flight will arrive, but it looks like someone is looking for you.
He approached the man, and introduced himself as his hotel driver - and he knew better! He said he was sent to find you, and you appreciated the gesture. You get in the car, it will take you to the hotel, but it stops on the way!
He then told you that he will not take you unless you pay him 100 dollars for the trip. It’s late, so you have no choice but to pay for it. How did he get your name and hotel? This man does not work in a hotel. Only one policeman saw him among the flight crew and called him while all the passengers filled out the registration form and the landing packet.
ATM SKIMMER
Suppose you run out of local currency, rial. You walk up to the ATM, insert your card and enter your PIN. You go with your money and do your day job. After a few days, you start noticing a new charge on your card. You don’t know that the ATM you use has a good wire where you insert your card.
These devices can read your card number. During this time, a small video camera captures your PIN through a small video camera placed directly on your shoulder or a fake key pad placed on the actual keyboard you used to enter your PIN. After you leave, the fraudsters take over the devices and log into the account with the PIN captured on the camera.
Always make sure your card slot is empty. These devices can be cleverly altered to look like standard ATM components, so be careful.
BANK SCAM
Usually you will see a specific message telling you, “You must update your BVN or your account will be closed. Call 814xxxxxxxxxx for help to update.”
It is also another way for fraudsters to access your account information
BITCOIN SCAM
Have you ever received a chain letter in the mail or online? Now you know the drill - you send money to someone at the top of the list, then remove their name and add yours below before sending the request to multiple people. If the list continues, you should earn money as your name moves to the top of the list. In fact, most people will lose money.
Chain letters have been around for decades. Today’s development: an online management system for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and litecoin.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced complaints against four individuals - Thomas Delica, Louis Gatto, Eric Pinkston, and Scott Chandler - for promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes online. Programs are promoted through websites, YouTube videos, blogs, and conference call recordings telling people that they can make big bucks in a short amount of time and achieve financial freedom.
Two of these systems - Bitcoin Support Group and My7Network - require people to use Bitcoin or Litecoin to pay for the right to recruit others to the system and receive recruitment fees in cryptocurrency. No products or services for sale. Funding is needed to bring others to the event. They argue that the more people pay for cryptocurrency, the more money they will earn. According to the FTC, these systems are illegal.
The third scheme - Jetcoin - claims that people can put bitcoin into the system and see it multiply in a short time, probably because cryptocurrency traders are working behind the scenes. Jetcoin shut down after just a few weeks and participants lost their bitcoin bank accounts.
Don’t be fooled by the bitcoin hype. Whether you’re being asked to pay in dollars or cryptocurrency, promises of free payments, unfair financial terms, and promises of high profits are more than a scam.
BROKEN ITEMS SCAM
While you’re watching something, a stranger bumps into you and accidentally drops his bag - and you both feel something that doesn’t feel right.
As he took the bag and looked inside, his porcelain collection (or camera, or laptop, or medicine bottle, glass, etc.) shattered, and a strange phenomenon appeared. You will hear no end of him, as he loudly accuses you of trespassing on his precious property. He burst into tears and called the police.
Since tourists are on vacation and don’t want to deal with local authorities, they give money as a reward, just to leave. Some scammers charge $500 a day.
Don’t give a penny. Wake up, call the police. Call the bluff. Go to the meeting and raise your voice. It will be gone soon.
BUSINESS SCAM
The scammer will contact you via email, letter, text message, or social media.
The scammer will tell you details about large deposits in bank accounts during situations like civil war or rebellion, mostly in countries currently in the news. Or they may tell you about a great asset that is “hard to find” due to government restrictions or taxes in their country. The scammer will then offer you a large amount of money to help them move their property into the country.
This scam is often referred to as the “Nigeria 419” scam because the first wave originated in Nigeria. The ‘419’ section of the name comes from the section of the Nigerian Criminal Code that prohibits doing so. Now, this fraud has come from all over the world.
Scammers may ask for your bank information to “help them transfer money” and use that information to steal your money.
Or you may be required to pay fees, charges, or taxes to “facilitate leaving or entering the country” through a bank account. These loans can start with very little money. If you pay, the scammer can make another payment to get your money back. They will continue to charge more as long as you want to part with it.
The promised money will not be sent to you
FRAUD CALCULATION
Census is the collection of private and public information from individuals and companies.
Some scammers may pretend to work for the Census Bureau. They will try to collect your personal information to use for fraud or identity theft. These scammers can send documents originating from the United States. The Census Bureau will send it to you. Others may come to your home to get information about you.
CHEQUE SCAM
Scammers need a good story to get into your wallet. Once they find one that works, they use it over and over again. One of their old favorites involves fake checks and mystery shopping, and we’ve heard a lot about that lately.
Here’s how to get started. You get bills in the mail and act as a personal shopper. You deposit your check for the money in your account a few days later, and the bank tells you that the check is clear.
Now you go to the store that needs it, and usually, Walmart tells you. The first step is to verify the money you are transferring to the store, such as Western Union or MoneyGram, by sending a copy of your deposit. Or you may be asked to use the money to buy vouchers or gift cards, such as iTunes cards. You are required to provide a copy of the form or provide the numbers on the form.
Fast forward days or weeks to an unpleasant ending. The bank finds out that the check you wrote is fraudulent, which means you’re in the bank for all of that money. How does it even happen? Well, banks should return the money deposited in the check within days, but spotting a fake check can take weeks. By the time you try to get money back from the money transfer company, the fraudsters are gone, and all the money has been removed from the gift cards again. (By the way, they can also create fake checks and cashier checks.)
If someone asks you to deposit a check and sends it to you or sends you money in some other way, you can bet it’s a scam. No matter what they tell you.
DUMPING SCAM
Credit card skimming is the unauthorized copying of information on the magnetic cover of an active credit card, such as the credit card number and expiration date. The information can be used to create a fake credit card. “Card skimming” is a term that was originally used in secrecy and has come to light with the rise of credit card fraud, identity theft, and other forms of cybercrime.
EMERGENCY SCAM
This is one of the most common online scams after entering false information in a scam where the scammer continues to establish a relationship with you. They keep in touch with you for weeks and months, so you think you understand them well when, in reality, it’s all part of their big plan. Then the usual scam story starts to appear when suddenly an emergency hits you online in Nigeria or Ghana. Stories can range from a businessman who had an accident while doing business in Nigeria to a woman stranded in Ghana; From African Non-profit Organizations’ Request for Grants to a family who suffered a brain hemorrhage while in Africa. At the end of the day, they all have the same basic plan - there’s an emergency, won’t you send money, please? Make sure that after you send the money, that will be the last time you hear from them with your money.
FACEBOOK SCAM
A series of posts on a Facebook page is advertising fake jobs at the company.
“TransNet is looking for unemployed people to hire. To apply, comment ‘assist’ we will inbox you element now,” reads one caption connected to a photograph advertising the “job possibilities”
It says no experience is required. All this is a scam and don’t be a series of posts on a Facebook page is advertising fake jobs at the company.
FAKE ANTI VIRUS
We’ve all seen this message on our screen at least once: ‘You have a virus! Download Antivirus X now to protect your computer!” Most of these screens are designed to look like messages you might get from Windows or another device.
Another security feature.
If you’re lucky, there’s nothing but false innocence plaguing your screen with unwanted content as you surf the Internet. In this case, to get rid of annoying crashes, we recommend checking your system with a good antivirus.
If you are not very lucky, you may end up infecting your system with malware such as Trojan or Keylogger. These messages can also come from one of the more dangerous ransomware threats, such as cryptology, which can lock and encrypt your system and require you to pay for an
Also, make sure that you don’t click on the events that angrily warn you that you have a virus. Remember to always keep your software up to date and only install the right software from reputable websites.
FAKE POLICE ARREST SCAM
You are having the time of your life in Brazil. You are walking down the street when you suddenly realize that you have been stopped by the Brazilian police. You ask why, and the officer tells you it’s because you have a fake gun. They search your wallet and your wallet, and the truth is… you have fake bank cards!
How could that be? How did it happen? This is an organized deception. The merchant you bought five minutes of memory on purpose gave you, as change. He told his friends, pretending to be the police. Now they “kidnapped” you, saying the only way out is if you give them money.
JOB SCAM
With the widespread use of job search sites (like Monster.com), scammers have found another way to scam innocent people. Fraudsters contact victims under the guise of offering expensive jobs. Since most people are always looking for a good job, these emails seem like a welcome opportunity that people rarely see as a scam. As an ‘employee’ you will probably be asked to provide bank details etc. in order to get paid, but instead you could have money stolen from your account and even risk identity theft.
PHONY INHERITANCE SCAM
Like gambling scams, these scams are about getting you an asset that you didn’t know about before. There are some differences between these scams, but the thing to note is that they are all scams. Some people will write to you and tell you that they are “property investigators” who have found your long-lost items. Others may come from someone in Africa who claims to have a lot of wealth and would like to share it with you if you can help them make money in the country. Scammers will often ask for your bank information so they can transfer money to your account and once they have that information, they can steal your money.
INTERNATIONAL PHONE CALL SCAM
For example, you are on vacation in Brazil, and you are at the Janeiro airport or train station. You have to call home again, but you don’t have money or the right way on your phone. Finally, you get a public phone that accepts credit cards. The phone, like everyone else, reads: “For international calls, dial ‘1-800-xxxx’
Following the instructions cuts down on your calls and hopefully saves you some incredible extra money. But a month later, when you get your paycheck, you realize that a 2 minute call costs you $90!
Fraudsters put numbers on public phones and advertise their lines in order to steal what they think is a long distance deal. Many train stations are notorious for this scam.
Don’t use your credit card to make calls, especially in tourist towns. Even if the price is fixed. Buy coffee or coffee injectors to get the change you need. If you’re wondering how to make international calls, do your homework before you go. Find a phone plan and use professional providers.
TRAVEL DEALS SCAM
This is one of the most common travel scams, especially when popular destinations are on everyone’s mind. Scams are good sites for “new” travel agencies that offer last-minute surprises to vacationers. Don’t you want to brag to your friends that you went to Rio de Janeiro for only $350?
Fraudsters use stolen photos online to advertise scams, create fake travel agencies for a month, recruit hundreds of incoming guests who pay immediately, and close the “business.”
Websites are designed with it being very difficult to distinguish between real and fake jobs. Fraudsters continue to buy Google AdSense or other Facebook ads and immediately close the deal. After a month “in,” they packed up, built the place, and renovated it again. And the meeting continued. Be careful, people!
In a variant of the scam, criminals create websites that are copies of real travel agencies. Victims are tricked into providing valid information and travel arrangements to fill out applications with personal information, including credit card numbers, which will be immediately charged.
EBAY SCAM
You can buy almost everything online, including used cars. But before you spend your hard-earned money, let's warn scammers trying to sell you a car they don't own. Fraud. Criminals advertise cheap used cars (that you don't actually own) on online advertising and auction sites like eBay Motors. They offer online chat, photo sharing and answering questions. It can be said that sales are governed by the retailer's consumer protection policy. Recently, a seller sent a fake check claiming to be from eBay Motors demanding payment with an eBay gift card. When you give out your credit card number, the scammers pretend to work for eBay Motors. In the past year alone, loyal customers have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
NEIMAN MARCUS COOKIE HOAX
Would you pay $250 for a cookie cutter? What if it’s from Neiman Marcus? I hope you answered “no” to both of these questions, but one woman said she was tricked into paying ridiculous amounts of money and then demanded compensation by sending her the recipe. As it turns out, Neiman Marcus has never sold a cookie recipe and has now put the recipe on its website for free, of course.
THE EMAIL SCAM
It’s coming to you by email: “I’m Mr. Paul Agape,” you say. “I was a personal adviser to Mr. Harold Cooper, your countryman, who works for an Exxon oil company in Nigeria, on April 21. My friend, his wife and their only daughter had a car accident., all crew members lost their lives.”
Ironically, billionaires who die leave behind millions of dollars - and your social media wants you to have them! If you are helping Sir Paul Agape extort millions from the country, using your bank account as a parking space, he will share the dough with you.
So you are happy. Write again. Maybe he’ll give her a home in Connecticut.
But then something funny happened: Mr. Agape asked you to send him some money to pay the officials’ bribes. It’s only a few dollars, so send it.
A week later, there was another problem - he needed more money, this time for a tax certificate. You are the one who despatched it.
Then there are legal fees. Then more credit cards.
You won’t get any money. You will be told to send more money until you come to your senses and realize that you are being charged. Despite its spread outside of Nigeria, it is still known as the “Nigeria 419” scam (named after Section 1 of the Nigerian Penal Code).
Yes, people still fall for scams in Nigeria. Many people. Start with a firm cheek stroke.
THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND SCAM
You’re on a dating site and you see this: she’s so sweet, makes you laugh, and really cares about you. She wants to meet you in person - and she means your first date will be one you’ll never forget. You have hooks, ears, and you have rewards.
Oh - but she needs some money for the ticket to come and see you.
Oh, and can you help her recover?
And when the big night comes, how is it? That is not the case. It does not appear because it is not true. It’s a stock photo with the singer playing with you - it might be a man.
CLASSIC PHISHING SCAM
You get an e mail from your financial institution (or Amazon, eBay, PayPal, Yahoo, Apple) saying there's a hassle along with your account. We encourage you to click on the link and fix the problem - “or your account will be suspended!”
But when you click on the link, it takes you to a fake version of the bank’s website. When you “log in” later, you use a username and password for Eastern European youth scams to get your login information, so they can steal your identity and make your life miserable. (This scam is called phishing because they are “fishing” for your personal information. And millions of people are scammed like this every year.)
If you are concerned that the message may be genuine, click on the link in the email. Instead, open your website and enter the company’s address yourself (www.citibank.com or whatever). In fact, you will find that your list is flawless.
But you can usually tell in a flash that these emails are fake. They are full of typos, typos, and words in a non-native English speaker. If it is linked to Yahoo, it may include a logo that has never been seen before: Or here’s a simpler way: If you point the cursor at the “click here” link without clicking, the bubble that pops up will start the web page and actually. Open, as you can see here. And what is that? Not so much bank/PayPal/Amazon!
THE WORK-AT-HOME SCAM
At this time, you must look near your eyes. All these online scams follow a pattern.
A work at home scam is when you receive an email offer to do a great job at home. It could be using books, insurance, or credit cards.
All you have to do is buy something first: hardware, website, or go to the menu.
Then you send the money and ask yourself what will you get back?
Agitate. there is nothing.
FACEBOOK IMPERSONATION
These days, fb is the maximum popular social networking website. Therefore, large companies and companies use it to communicate with customers and promote their products.
Since we have many friends and acquaintances on this site, we not only use Facebook to check our friends’ activities and updates, but also to communicate with them.
If most of your friends, colleagues and contacts are on Facebook, it is only fair that this area can attract unwanted attention from online predators.
Suppose a cybercriminal hacks into your account and you gain access to your close friends and family.
Because it’s important to your online privacy and security, you should pay as much attention to protecting your personal online accounts as you do protecting your bank account or email. Set up two safety stations as soon as possible. This will act as an additional protection, in addition to your password.
CASHING IN ON TRAGEDY
A sad story and a cautionary tale from the popular Craigslist site. A man raising money for his ailing father tries to sell furniture to pay for his purchase.
Then the “buyer” says to send a check but for the extra money - will the seller handle the cash and return the difference? There is a subtle difference in overpayment scams.
Solution: Never accept a check for more than the required amount and never return the money. The first look often bounces and you end up holding the bag.
FISHER'S TEXT APPLICATION
Instead of sending you a text message, pretending to be from your bank account, the scammers ask you to visit a website with a virtual address. It doesn’t, and once you log in, it will take you to a fake website that asks for your personal information so the bank can “open” or “validate” your account. He now lives in Columbia, Missouri.
Solution: As with email, never follow a link, even if you have to enter it manually, without knowing for sure. And never reveal personal information unless you know the site is secure - with an “s” in the “https” part of the address line and/or a clock symbol in your browser’s destination area.
PURE WATER PRESSURE
The Scam: In Garland, Texas, two con artists posing as water company executives invite themselves into private homes to inspect water supplies and facilities. Victims are told they need to buy water purifiers, which of course the scammers happen to have, and then forced to buy them on the spot.
Solution: Water company officials carry photo ID cards - be careful - and only use government vehicles. If in doubt, call the plumbing company. And don’t let people pressure you into buying with more pressure selling tactics.
RECRUITING SCAM
Recruiters may additionally contact you saying that we have clients with positions that you could be qualified for, though they do not have current openings. But, they also provide education periods you should buy to decorate your candidacy.
Scam details: this is every other try to sell you offerings, instead of recruiting you for legitimate job openings.
MEDICAL ALERT SCAM
This is a telemarketing scam that promises a ‘unfastened’ scientific alert machine, that rip-off centered seniors and caretakers. The robocalls claimed to be imparting the medical alert devices and device freed from fee due to the fact a member of the family or pal had already paid for it. In lots of cases, seniors had been asked to offer their bank account or credit score statistics to ‘confirm’ their identity and, as a end result, were charged the monthly $35 provider fee. The gadget of direction, in no way, arrived, and the seniors had been left with a rate they’d trouble getting refunded. Clean rule of thumb - be cautious of ‘free’ offers that require your private statistics upfront and always verify with the intended buddy or member of the family that the caller says paid for the provider.
FRAUDULENT LINK SCAMS
Scams, in fashionable, are the brand new malware transport approach. Social engineering is the norm. Falsifying a hyperlink is the hallmark of phishing scams, seeded downloader Trojans, and different internet-based malware. And it is all trivially smooth to do, the usage of simple HTML.
KILLER SCAM
Believe establishing your e-mail inbox and analyzing a message from an alleged murderer - claiming you are the target. It appears like something out of a horror film, but it’s been happening in actual lifestyles to loads of humans. The gist of the email - pay the hitman hundreds of dollars, or die.
AUCTION FRAUD
Online auction scams are common scams targeting consumers on auction sites such as eBay. This scam usually hires an auctioneer to “sell” the item to the highest bidder. However, the item is either out of stock or not for sale. Scammers will attempt to take the full amount from the winner before the item is shipped. This is done by bank transfer, and the seller will need another sender. In cases where a fraudster sends a product to a customer, the fraudster will send a product at a lower price than the purchase price. A signed contract would be required, which requires the buyer to pay the full price of the item, although it is not a commitment. This fraud is called non-delivery.
FAKE MARRIAGE AGENCY SCAM
There are many fake websites masquerading as Russian matrimonial agencies that promise to bring Western men and Russian women together. While most of the Russian websites are genuine, many of them are fake and so-called members are not real. They will cost you a lot of money, and promise to make you a friend with a beautiful Russian woman, but it seems your money is wasted because it is a fraud company. Choose a dating service or agency to avoid such scams.
FOUND YOUR WALLET SCAM
This is a high-risk “whole food story” scam, aiming to take everything from you: your wallet, personal information, and access to your bank account. After robbing the tourists’ pockets and wallets, the scammers followed their victims to the hotels where they stayed. Then they called the hotel reception, asking to speak with the victim, because now they knew their full name. The thief pretended to be a police officer from the local police department. The victim will be asked to come down in a few hours to retrieve her bag, which was found by someone else.
Of course, at this point, the victim will be very happy, put his heart back into his chest, and rest for a while. A few minutes later, the thieves called again, and this time impersonated an agent from the victim’s bank account using the documents in the briefcase.
They said the police only informed them of the situation and continued to request that the documents be revoked. But before doing so, they will need to verify your name, address, date of birth, PIN, and more. The PIN they were looking for was also the fastest way to make money.
The victim probably wasn’t to upset, because they thought they were lucky, and found their wallet.
Banks never ask you for a PIN, so it should be taken for granted that something is up. One way to ensure that you are speaking to an actual police department or bank is to tell them that you will call back politely and be safe. And be sure to dial the number yourself, not his. It’s as simple as jumping on the computer and getting the code from the website.
GOVERNMENT GRAND
SCAM
Government financial aid scammers try to take your money by offering free financial aid to help pay for college, home repairs, or other expenses. They ask for your credit card information so they can “create your account” or charge you a “onetime processing fee.”
The government rarely provides private funds. It is often awarded to state and local governments, universities, and other organizations to fund research and public projects.
HOUSE SCAM
While most moving companies are reputable and professional, some companies use fraudulent practices. You can:
- Ask for money before you move
- Avoid giving you wrote reports
- Ask to sign a non-binding agreement first
- You only have one mobile phone number to call and no real home address
- Bring a rental car to your home without any corporate logo
- Don’t talk on the phone without checking your things in place
- Give the cheapest rates and change account size wherever you are
- Hold your possessions hostage until you pay more
IMMIGRATION SCAM
A bully contacts you because he knows the student’s immigration status and the program or school they attend. You will indicate that there is a problem with the student’s immigration documents or visa renewal. He will then demand fake paychecks or instant greeting cards, often thousands of dollars. Threats of punishment if payments aren't made. Payment by gift cards or cryptocurrency.
MONEY GRAM SCAM
We all know that scammers ask people to pay over the phone. Money transfer companies such as MoneyGram and Western Union are also aware that scammers get people to contact their services. The FTC sued the two companies — who paid large sums to settle those charges — over the same issue. When the FTC settled with these companies (MoneyGram in 2009, and Western Union in 2017), they also agreed to make changes to protect people from fraud. Except for MoneyGram, no special steps have been taken.
ONE - RING SCAM
Who is calling now? This number is not an hour. Press and hold the Federal Retail Federation phone key. You may be a potential victim of the growing number of “one ring” and mobile phone scams.
Here’s how it works: Scammers use automated diapers to call phone numbers across the country. Scammers ring the phone once - it is enough to receive a call message.
Scammers hope you will call back, either because you think the call has been hung or because you want to know who called. If you do, you’ll likely hear something like, “Hey. You’ve reached the operator, please continue.” In the meantime, you’re being charged extra—per-minute rates at international rates. US-issued three-digit area codes may include international numbers like 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849, 876.
If you receive such a call, do not answer and call the number again. There is no risk in answering the call: the risk is that you will call back and collect more money.
If you want to call back, do yourself a favor and check the number first through the web portal. They can show where the phone number is listed.
If you have been a victim of the One Ring scam, try to resolve the issue with your telephone operator.
ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS SITE SCAM
Job posting sites have become one of the most popular sites for a variety of purposes, including dating, buying and selling products, and job searches. Unfortunately, they are also notorious for scams. Therefore, you should exercise caution when using job posting websites. All kinds of scams exist on this site. This includes scammers trying to trick you into paying too much for what you are selling. As always, never give out your financial details. If this sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
PICK POCKETING
First of all, this is a scam with neighbors. Sit at an outdoor table and enjoy the lively atmosphere. People pass by you and everyone is friendly. While you are sipping your drink, someone is pushing your chair and trying to get past you. This is a busy place, so politely vacate your room. When you move, he "accidentally" drops his item right at your feet. Since you are sitting, it is easy for you to bend over a little, pick it up and return it to him. Within 5 seconds while you are moving and he is apologizing for almost hitting you, his accomplice takes your bag or the bag that was on your desk (the first person dies). The victim is briefly distracted, but the scammer is ready for action. Since they do this several times a day, they are so gentle that you hardly notice. Pass the bag between your legs and slip your leg through the strap if you have one.
PLANE TICKET / VISA SCAM
This is a common tactic used by Russian and Filipino scammers to steal your money. The usual story is: he wants to visit you, but he doesn't have enough money, so he asks you to send him money to pay for the airfare and/or visa. However, once the money is transferred, the visit is unlikely to take place.
MINISTRY SCAM
There are fresh changes to gift card scams. This time, the scammers posed as priests, rabbis, ministers, priests, or bishops. They asked parishioners to donate gift certificates to a good cause. Appeals often come by email, but I’ve heard that people also receive text messages and phone calls. Fake emails often contain the name of a local pastor and a valid email address. However, a closer look reveals some worrying signs. For example, the email address is not the address used by the church and the service provider is different. The message starts with a simple “Hi” but may not include the recipient’s name. There may also be spelling errors, including in the pastor’s name.
Fraudsters often ask you to buy a popular gift card such as iTunes, Google Play or Amazon, and then ask for the gift card number and PIN on the back of the card. The scammer can use this number to take the money you put on the card immediately. After that, the scammers and your money will basically disappear without a trace. If you or someone you know paid the scammer with a gift card, report it as soon as possible. Call your card issuer and report that your gift card has been used fraudulently. Below is the contact information for some of the gift card companies most commonly used by scammers. - Amazon - Call 1 (888) 280-4361. Google Play: Call 1 (855) 466-4439. Then say “gift card” to contact a live representative. MoneyPak: Call 1 (866) 795-7969 Steam. If you have a Steam account, you can check gift card scams online at https://Report help.steampowered.com/en.
WIFI LOG IN SCAM
While enjoying your stay in a hotel, you will want to keep in touch with your family and keep up to date with what is going on in the world. So, you will want to use the Internet. Open the laptop and try to connect to all available local networks. This is where the trick comes into play. Some web scammers set up traps and create fake "free Wi-Fi" networks that allow scammers to gain access to personal information after registration. They create a fake username with the name of the cafe or hotel/motel you are staying at. They believe that if they open their laptop and see the name of the hotel twice (once with a lock icon on the side and once without), they will choose the latter. Always use a reputable network or a network that can verify your name. At the hotel or cafe, ask the receptionist or barista which network is suitable for access. Better to be safe than sorry
CLASSIFIED ADS SCAM
You are trying to sell a bike for $300 on Craigslist or some other advertising site. Hit pay dirt immediately. “Send me your address and I’ll send a check for $1,500 on a bike to Germany immediately.” Pay the check and send $450 via Western Union to the shipping company." Your spider senses can tingle. However, you will always receive an official money order or check in the mail. Fantastic! The only problem is that it’s fake. Deposit it and transfer $450 of real money to this person, and in a few days, your bank will inform you that the money transfer is fake. Now I have lost my bike and $450. Three major signs that you are approaching: (a) There are more offers than you would like. (b) you need to ship the item to another country; and (c) ask you to use a third party shipping service.
CLASSIC PHISHING SCAM
I received an email from my bank (or Amazon, eBay, PayPal, Yahoo or Apple) about a problem with my account. We recommend that you follow the link to resolve the issue. - “Otherwise your account will be blocked!” Clicking on the link will take you to a fake version of your bank’s website. Then when you “log in” you are actually giving your name and password to a sneaky Eastern European teenager looking for your credentials so they can steal your identity and make your life miserable. (These scams are called phishing scams because they “bait” your information. And millions of people are victimized every year this way.) If you’re concerned that a message might be true, don’t click on a link in an email. Instead, open a web browser and manually enter your business address (www.citibank.com or other). Of course, you will find that everything is fine with your account.
However, you can usually tell right away that this email is fake. It’s full of typos, spelling mistakes, and words written by people who don’t speak English. If it claims to be owned by Yahoo, it may contain an outdated logo image. Or here’s a cool trick. If you hover over a “click here” link without clicking, a pop-up will tell you which website is actually open. You see here. And guess what? Not your bank/PayPal/Amazon!
SMISHING SCAM
Same as phishing, except it is delivered via text message (SMS) instead of email. When you call to resolve "account issues", you will receive an automated voicemail system asking for your account information.
THE MUGGED ON VACATION SCAM
I read an email from one of her friends. “I was robbed and all my belongings, including my mobile phone and credit cards, were stolen at gunpoint. I need your help to get home and pay my hotel bill!” This message is especially disturbing because it's from someone you know (sometimes family members are also faked, maybe a terse phone call instead of an email). Needless to say, your friend wasn't actually in London and your criminal.Install the software on your friend's computer to email the same teary story to everyone in your friend's address book. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
“Ask the caller questions that the imitator cannot answer. Be wary of questions that require more than basic family information (such as name, date of birth, address) as they are too easy for outsiders to find. Instead, ask something. Details of a family event.
PRE-APPROVED CREDIT - CARD SCAM
Your current financial situation is not very good, but check it out. Today is your lucky day! I just received an email offering a pre-approved Visa card! Or a loan with a very high credit limit. Hallelujah! All you have to do is pay your annual membership fee up front. Can you guess what happened next? Yes, you can. You will never hear from me again. There were no credit cards or loans. (Similar cons: “You won the lottery!” “You got a great job!” “You are invited to a substantial investment!”)
THE YOU’VE-WON-THE-SWEEPSTAKES SCAM
Hey, you won an overseas lottery that you haven't applied for yet! How lucky are you? And here's the thing: as soon as you enter your mailing address, you will receive a check for a huge amount! You will be prompted to deposit money, but in the meantime, send a check for a few hundred dollars to cover processing fees and taxes. The only problem I see with Sixth Avenue is that the checks are counterfeit. Your check is valid. In this "lottery" only scammers win.
THE FALSE “INFECTION DETECTED” SCAM
You were on the Internet when a pop-up message appeared that your computer might be infected with a virus. You will be prompted to click on a link to scan your system for infections. Surprise, surprise - the scan found you! And for the amazingly low price of $50, this mysterious, remote company will clean up your computer. Failure to do so will result in wasted money and failure to organize. You may receive a fresh installation of spyware.
REAL CHARITY SCAM
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, such as a hurricane or an earthquake, millions of people value their safety, worry about casualties, and want to help. Some people just want to make money. If you receive an email asking for money to help disaster victims, don't click on it. Instead, go directly to a charity site you know and donate!
ADVANCED FEES PAID FOR A GUARANTEED LOAN OR CREDIT CARD
If you’re thinking about applying for a “preliminary” loan or credit card that charges fees up front, ask yourself, “Why would banks do this?” This scam is obvious to those who take their time and carefully study the offers. Remember: reputable credit card companies charge an annual fee, but this applies to your card balance, not at registration. Also, reputable banks often waive the annual fee if you legally repay your balance every month. Use your common sense for an amazing $500,000 on pre-approved mortgages. These people do not know you or your credit situation, but they are willing to give you a very large line of credit, anyway. Unfortunately, a percentage of everyone who gets their “great” offer will take the bait and pay the entry fee. Even if only 1 in 1,000 people fall for this scam, the scammers still make hundreds of dollars. Unfortunately, too many financially distressed victims are willingly falling victim to these scammers.
ITEMS FOR SALE OVERPAYMENT SCAM
This includes items that can be sold, such as cars, trucks, or other high value items. The scammers notice your ad and send you an email asking you to pay more than what you are asking for. It is known that the reason for the overpayment is related to international fees for sending cars abroad. Instead, you must send the vehicle and the difference in cash. The money you receive looks real and is deposited into your account. After a few days (or how long it takes to clear) your bank will tell you that the money order is fake and will immediately request a refund. Most of the documented versions of this money transfer scam are actually original documents, but have never been verified by the bank they were stolen from. Bank checks are usually counterfeit. You have lost your car and the money you sent it to and you owe a lot of money to your bank to cover up the wrong money order or fake teller.
EMPLOYMENT SEARCH OVERPAYMENT SCAM
You’ve posted your resume on a reputable job site with minimal personal information that potential employers can use. Get a job offer as a “financial agent” from a foreign company you’ve never heard of. The reason they want to hire you is that this company is having trouble getting money from US customers and you have to process payments. You will receive commissions from 5% to 15% per transaction. When applying, you may provide scammers with personal information, such as bank account details, in order to receive a “payment”. Instead, you may experience some or all of the following events. Identity theft, money stolen from your account, or receiving fraudulent checks or money orders for payments you have made to your account, but 85-95% of them must be transferred to your account. Employer’. Soon you will owe your bank a lot of money!
DISASTER RELIEF SCAM
What do the events of 9/11, the Tsunami and Katrina have in common? These are all catastrophes, tragic events when people die, lose loved ones or everything they have. In times like these, kind people come together to help survivors in any way they can, including online donations. Fraudsters create fake charity websites and steal money donated to victims of natural disasters. If your donation request comes via email, it is most likely a phishing attempt. Please do not click on links in the email or provide your bank account or credit card information. It is best to contact well-known charities directly by phone or through the..
MAKE MONEY FAST, CHAIN EMAILS
Classic pyramid scheme: Receive an email with a list of names, send about $5 to the person whose name is at the top of the list, add your own name at the bottom, and forward the updated name to many other people on the list. The author of this scam email carefully explains that if more and more people join this chain when it’s your turn to make money, you might even become a millionaire! In many cases, the list of names is manipulated in such a way that the major name (the swindler or his friend) is always at the top. Wild. If you choose to participate, you risk being accused of fraud. This is something you never want in your memo or resume.
"TURN YOUR COMPUTER INTO A MONEY-MAKING MACHINE!"
While not a scam, this tactic works like this: send someone money to turn your computer into an ATM and get instructions on where to go, what to download and install on your computer... This is for the spammers. Upon registration, you will be assigned a unique ID and will need to provide your PayPal account information for a “large” deposit, which you will receive “shortly”. Sometimes these programs need to run 24/7, so they keep opening lots of ad windows in order for the spammers to generate click-through revenue. In other scenarios, identifiers are limited to a certain number of page views per day. To make money with this scheme, you almost had to trick spammers into hiding your real IP address using internet proxy services like “findnot” to get more page clicks. I will not go into details of how this program affects the performance of your PC. It’s truly a tragedy to fall for this scam.
NIGERIAN 419 SCAMS
The Nigerian 419 scam (also known as prepaid scam) dates back to the days when faxes and regular letters were the primary means of business communication. Scammers use email a lot now. The Nigerian 419 prepaid scam has more victims than ever, and Westerners are giving them a lesson.
AUCTION FRAUD
Internet auction scams are common scams that target users of auction sites such as eBay. Typically, in this scam, someone lists an item for sale on an auction site in order to "sell" the item to the highest bidder. However, the item does not exist or is not the item described on the auction page. The scammers are trying to get the full winning bid before the item is shipped. This is usually done via bank transfer and the seller will ask you to transfer the money to a third party. If a scammer ships an item to a customer, the scammer will ship the item at a price well below the purchase price. Delivery must be signed, which obliges the buyer to pay in full for the goods, even if it is not the promised goods. This is known as a no-delivery scam.
GREETING CARD SCAMS
Greeting card scams are sent by email posing as a friend or family member. Clicking the link will take you to malicious websites.
SHOPPER NEEDED CHECK FRAUD SCAM
The scam instructed the buyer to send a check to a “new employee” for several hundred dollars, cash the check, receive their cut, and then transfer the remainder to the “employer”. You will be responsible for the amount spent on a forged check, plus any fees or penalties.
RESHIPPING AND PAYMENT PROCESSING FRAUD
Ads must: Help want to launder money on behalf of criminals. But it didn’t work. Instead, he describes the crime in milder terms such as “processing the payment” and “resubmitting the transaction.” Make no mistake. Victims not only engage in illegal activities, but are also responsible for all transfer amounts and any associated fees.
LOTTERY WINNING SCAM
The lottery scam is similar to the number 419 scam in Nigeria in which the recipient is tricked into believing they have won a lot of money and then attempts to scam them with their own money.
PUMP AND DUMP STOCK SCAMS
Pump-and-Dump scammers send out bulk emails under the guise of exposing sensitive information about specific stocks to drive up the price.
SCAREWARE SCAM
Scareware falsely claims that the system is infected and instructs users to purchase a "full version" to remove the bogus infection. Sometimes users who fall victim to ad scams install fake antivirus software. In other cases, exploits called "disk installs" may be used to install fake anti-spyware scanners. Regardless of how malware is installed, users often end up with hacked and corrupted systems. To avoid becoming a victim, search the web for the product name using your favorite search engine before installing any software. Don't skip this step. You will soon feel safer online.
BAIT AND SWITCH SCAMS
With this cheat, you apply for a job and are selected for an interview. During the interview, you will find out that the position you are applying for does not exist and that the company is trying to interest you in a completely different vacancy.
Fraud Details: When a company hires you for a job no one else wants, they believe you can do it. They are easier to convince to take on the job if you talk to them face to face.
CAREER CONSULTING SCAMS
You may be contacted by a "career consultant" who is impressed with your resume and wants to represent you. You may also be interested in marketing, resume writing, resume review, or other professional services. Fraud Details: This is actually a presentation of a product or service that the company is trying to sell you.
DIRECT DEPOSIT SCAMS
Direct deposit fraud tricks applicants into providing their bank account information. These scammers often offer unrealistically high salaries with minimal time and no face-to-face interviews. The scammers then claim they want your account information as they can only send you checks via direct deposit. If you give your account number to the scammer, the scammer will withdraw funds from your account and you will never hear from your employer again. These scams are especially prevalent in the home and work-from-home sectors. Fraud Details: While direct deposit is convenient, most reputable employers do not require it. Do not accept direct deposit until you have verified your employment and employer.
SAY NO TO *72
Fraud: In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a man informs him of the death of a family member, asks him to call another number for details, and initiates a cell phone call with code *72. In fact, all calls sent to a mobile phone are redirected to the scammer’s own number, which is the number provided by the caller. The scammer can then give your number to friends around the world, call your mobile phone and pay the bill without your knowledge until he gets it. Solution. Do not use *72 or other call forward codes to forward calls to unknown or unrecognized numbers. You can disable call forwarding by entering *73. (I’m not sure *72 and *73 are call forward codes for all phones. Check your phone’s user manual or contact your carrier.)
THE NOT GUILTY JUROR
Fraud: This month, the new state of Utah warned of a known tactic of obtaining a subpoena stating that a person did not appear before a jury and asking for personal information so that the court could ask for a fraudulent arrest warrant. Meanwhile, in Winston County, Mississippi, scammers said they were calling from the courthouse simply to verify the personal information of would-be jurors. Solution: Do not provide personal information such as credit card number or social security numbers. The court will not ask you to do this over the phone. If in doubt, contact the court directly. And reported the incident to the police. For more information on how jury duty fraud works, see New jury duty fraud.
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PURE WATER PRESSURE
Scam: In Garland, Texas, two scammers posing as employees of a plumbing company invited guests to a private home to test the water supply and plumbing. Victims are told that they should buy the water purifier that the scammers have, and then they are persuaded to buy it immediately. Solution: Water company employees wear photo ID, check carefully, and use only company vehicles. If in doubt, contact your plumber. And don’t fall for buying aggressive sales tactics.
HOOKED BY THE TEXT PHISHERS
Instead of sending phishing emails, scammers send a text message to a mobile phone believed to be your bank's, asking them to visit a website that appears to be legitimate. This is not true, and once you log in, you will be taken to a fake website that asks for your personal information so that your bank can "unblock" or "verify" your account. Currently traveling in Columbia, Missouri. Solution. As with phishing messages, never click on unfamiliar links, even if manual input is required. And don't provide sensitive information unless you're sure the site is secure, either by seeing an "s" in the "https" section of the address bar, or by seeing the padlock icon in the browser's message area.
GETTING TOURISTS IN A FLAP
Traders in London sell “rare” parrots to tourists and locals alike, charging up to £170 ($350) apiece, often claiming that the “parrots” can talk. Birds are also offered for sale in newspapers. In fact, these are parrots living in the wild in the city parks of the British capital. They are of little value, apart from the cruelty associated with their capture. There are about 65,000 of them! They were also unable to speak, and unfortunately, most of them died shortly after their imprisonment. Solution: Never accept other people’s claims about what they are selling without proof. And always beware of scammers in tourist spots. They know all the tricks in the book.
SCAM AND SCAM AGAIN
Victims of the scam in New Zealand, who had previously sold shares at a cheap price, received a call from someone offering to either find a potential buyer or exchange them for shares of higher value. Senders inevitably ask for upfront fees, transaction fees, or other registration fees. Or state that the caller is a lawyer who knows your business and wants to help you get your money back. Solution: Never buy shares over the phone or solicit e-mails from people you don’t know. Don’t believe anyone who says you can get your money back if you’ve already done so. If they are (really) cops! And beware of “hot” stock tips
TECH SUPPORT SCAM
You receive a phone call or a pop-up on your computer reporting a problem with your computer from Microsoft (or Norton, or Apple). It is said that giving tech support access to the hard drive can solve the problem. Instead, it installs malware on your computer and starts stealing your personal information.
LONELYGIRL15
One of the most popular Internet scammers of recent years, a young Lonely girl named Bree, turned out to be none other than an actress named Jessica Rose. The YouTube sensation must have broken a lot of lonely hearts who thought they had a special bond with the webcam princess. The show is still going strong, averaging 70 million viewers, and now everyone knows Single Girl15 is fake.
DISNEY HOAX
Can you imagine an email directly from Walt Disney Jr.? straightaway? Neither can we, but enough people have made this Disney scam the real deal. The scam email claims to be working with Bill Gates and Microsoft to test a new email tracking program. The email requested forwarding the letter to many people and when 13,000 people are reached, 1,300 people will get $5,000 and two will receive free tickets. The summer of 1999 is on our account. We hope.
INTERNET WEDDING SCAM
Irish-Scottish singer Mark Gunn posted on his website a warning to other musicians about online marriage scams. Someone claiming to be a soon-to-be married guy named Pitt Andre wanted to e-book Gunn’s band at their wedding. Agreeing to pay the 50% deposit prematurely, the scammer instead sent a take a look at for almost double the amount, and then requested for a refund making up the distinction. Multiple days later, the person e-mailed Gunn to inform him the wedding was off and that he desired all the cash lower back. In line with Gunn, the first test “appeared to have cleared” after three days, and his institution sent returned the $2500. Of direction, the authentic check necessarily bounced, leaving Gunn and his institution “miserable…and $2500 poor
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