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Online romance scams: Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 4 months agoSometimes, true love is too good to be true. kate3155/iStock via Getty Images In the Netflix...
Fraud alert: Five bank scams to watch out for 2023
Yahoo Finance UK· 1 year agoThe UK is currently in the grip of a fraud epidemic, from get-rich-quick schemes to unknown sellers tempting consumers with fake bargains. Photo: Getty...
Renting Airbnb or VRBO? Don't let short-term rental scams ruin your summer vacation plans
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 4 days agoSummer travel season is here, and scammers are out in full force to steal our joy (and our money)...
Sharing Facebook post about lost pet could put you, friends at risk of scam
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoI'd assume everyone by now has spotted one of those sad stories on Facebook about a dog that ran...
Government grant scam looks like text from a friend — and victims are losing thousands
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoInflation is pushing everyone's buttons so when Aunt Sally sends a quick note about a way to get...
Before investing in crypto, check out California's new scam tracker
LA Times via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoBitcoin is just one of the cryptocurrencies that have lost a significant amount of value since early...
Scams, ploys and dangers to avoid on Valentine's Day
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 1 year agoValentine's Day isn't just about love and romance. It's also about the need to exercise skepticism, common sense and vigilance. Consumers should stay...
Heartbreak fraudsters are trying to fleece you, but scams give love a bad name
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoAccording to senior Federal Trade Commission attorney Lesley Fair “…when romance scammers have their...
Romance scammers are now building trust with AI-generated deepfakes. Here's how to spot them.
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 2 months agoRomance scammers are using deepfakes to defraud people online.Getty Images The Nigerian online crime...
Is the IRS really texting you? No, it's one of many tax scams.
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe do-it-yourself taxpayer popped a TurboTax CD into his computer. After two failed attempts to set...