…the same time there were already 22,100 scams found. Scams Are Repeated Each Year Many of the same scams are repeated each year, often driven by financial life moments such…

First, the good news: We’re finally able to travel. Now the bad news: Travel and vacation scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself. Common Travel Scams Ignore…

…to operate your computer. Depending on the scam, here’s what happens next. Repair Scams Repair Scams: The criminals “assess” your computer’s “problem(s)” while actually running harmless, bizaare-looking programs. Odd symbols…

…defining some related terms to email scams according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Scam: noun. \’skam\ – a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation. Spam: noun.\’spam\ – unsolicited usually commercial messages…

…cover the latest top 3 smishing scams. If you want to become more familiar with how to spot phishing scams and report them, you can find much information on the…

…How scammers contact you There are so many natural disaster utility scams the industries created Utilities United Against Scams to raise awareness. Utilitiesunited.org offers tips in an online booklet prepared…

…target veterans, either indirectly by phony charity scams (learn about them here), or directly, by scamming retired military specifically. Veteran Scams: the Numbers One study showed that 16% of veterans…

…asks for your personal information and you think it could be a scam, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. To learn more about COVID-related frauds and scams, visit ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams.    …

On the anniversary of September 11, it’s wise to remember everyone we lost….and to stay alert to scamsters who try to profit off such tragedies. Here’s some advice from the…

…how to spot a trickster and to avoid their tricks. Here are some of them, summarized from information from the FTC: Notario Scams: In other countries, a notario público, notary…

…and make some cash on the side…or get snared in a clinical trial scams. The race to find an effective COVID-19 treatment and vaccine increased the overall number of research…

In the light of the recent devastating tornadoes in the US, Senior Planet is re-running this article on charity scams. Emergency workers and volunteers are busy and many others across…

It’s a shame when dishonest people try to cash in to exploit a disaster. Watch out for these COVID-19 scams, and read our tips on how to protect yourself from…

…irs.gov/coronavirus. Learn about scams related to COVID-19 at ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams. And, if anyone tries to trick you into giving up your information — or if you’ve already experienced a scam —report…

…data. If you fall for an online quiz (or survey) that you suspect is a scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. For more information on online quiz scams,…