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'Wrong number' text message scams are surging
NBC News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWrong number scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but innocuous texts — have become the introduction du jour for scammers...
Back-to-school scam: Beware of fake text messages about credit card, Amazon purchases
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoBack-to-school scams are as hot as new backpacks and sneakers. Makes sense. Parents and students are...
Katie Couric's Viral Wrong Number Text May Have Been a Scam
Parade via Yahoo News· 1 year ago'I don’t think Susan is real. I’m so sad.' Recently, journalist Katie Couric shared a text exchange...
'Pig-butchering' scams have netted criminals $75 billion in stolen crypto, study says
Business Insider via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoHackerNurPhoto / Getty Images "Pig-butchering" scams have stolen at least $75.3 billion in crypto in...
Those Scam Texts You’re Getting Are Sent By Victims of Human Trafficking
Futurism via Yahoo News· 5 months agoAt this point, the texts have become commonplace — someone asking for a veterinarian, and when you...
6 clever ways to quash robotext spam messages before it’s too late
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIf you thought robocalls were annoying, get ready. Spammy text messages promising free gift cards,...
Wisconsin BBB: Technology, COVID-19 has increased scams against individuals and businesses
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 years agoScams against businesses and individuals have gotten more sophisticated over the years with the use...
No, that 90% off sale is not legit. Here's how to spot scams and protect your cash
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoOverspending on holiday gifts isn't the only way to drain your bank account. Many consumers started...
Online flower scams on the rise as Mother’s Day approaches: What to know
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBy now, most of us have heard of puppy scams, IRS scams and fake text messages that claim to be from...
Many Scam Victims Don’t Regain Their Money: 5 Steps To Make Your Cash Safer
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoDid you know over half of the financial scam victims never get the full amount back? According to...