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Posts by Emily Patterson

Scammers Hijack FTC’s Name for Fake Complaint Emails

Posted on March 5, 2013 | No Comments
A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive...
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Fake Webcam Footage Fools Online Daters into Falling for Scam Artists

Posted on March 1, 2013 | 1 Comment
When it comes to scams, never believe what you see. In a new online dating con, scammers are using recorded...
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Phishing Email Poses as Florida DMV

Posted on February 22, 2013 | No Comments
Have you received a confirmation email for a driver’s license renewal or vehicle registration transaction you never made? It’s a scam!...
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Job Seeker Scam Uses Fake Checks with BBB Name

Posted on February 15, 2013 | No Comments
Job Seeker Scam Uses Fake Checks with BBB Name Eager to break into acting or modeling? Don’t let your ambition get...
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Phony Officials Trick Consumers into “Verifying” Info on Do Not Call Registry

Posted on February 7, 2013 | No Comments
Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an...
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Wave of Telemarketing Scams Target Seniors

Posted on February 1, 2013 | 1 Comment
Seniors nationwide are reporting pushy, suspicious telemarketing calls from businesses going by the names “Senior Emergency Care,” “Senior Safety Alert” or ”Senior...
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New Wave of Phishing Scams Uses Facebook Info for Personalized Spam

Posted on January 25, 2013 | 2 Comments
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as...
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New Twist on Scam Tech Support Calls Installs Viruses on Victims’ Computers

Posted on January 17, 2013 | 7 Comments
It’s classic scam: a fake tech support caller claims he needs access to your computer to fix a non-existent bug....
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“Bait and Switch” Coupon Scams Promise Savings, Deliver Spam

Posted on January 11, 2013 | 1 Comment
Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it’s also an easy way to give your...
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Don’t Fall for Medicare Card Phone Scam

Posted on January 6, 2013 | 3 Comments
Scammers are tricking seniors nationwide into sharing personal information by claiming to be Medicare representatives mailing out new ID cards....
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