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Scams
No, power tool liquidation sale posts on Facebook aren’t legit
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Money
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing, when someone steals checks from the mail and erases everything but your signature to get a blank check, has become a popular form of fraud.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Money
Temu online store: 3 VERIFIED facts
Temu is a discount online retailer with one of the most popular mobile apps. But posts online say people should avoid using the store. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Scams
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI is warning against the use of USB charging stations in airports and other public places. Here’s what to know about “juice jacking.”
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
If you get a strange phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, a scammer could be using “voice cloning” to deceive you.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Money
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing, when someone steals checks from the mail and erases everything but your signature to get a blank check, has become a popular form of fraud.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Money
Temu online store: 3 VERIFIED facts
Temu is a discount online retailer with one of the most popular mobile apps. But posts online say people should avoid using the store. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Scams
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI is warning against the use of USB charging stations in airports and other public places. Here’s what to know about “juice jacking.”
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
If you get a strange phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, a scammer could be using “voice cloning” to deceive you.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
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