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Watch out for these common holiday scams
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There’s no evidence that 'Trump was arrested' text scam is legitimate
Messages that warn of hackers accessing your bank account if you open a text are likely "virus hoaxes." A variation of this one has been online since 2021.
Extreme Weather
How to spot disaster relief job scams
A viral post falsely claims Florida is making people pay tolls on Hurricane Milton evacuation routes. Florida is suspending them across the state as people evacuate.
Scams
How to spot a hurricane-related scam
Scammers often prey on vulnerable people in need of help after a hurricane. Here are tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam during hurricane season.
Scams
We share some tips on how to spot hurricane-related scams
Scammers often prey on vulnerable people in need of help after a hurricane. Here are tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam during hurricane season.
Scams
Scammers are putting fake QR codes on parking meters to steal your information
The Federal Trade Commission, Better Business Bureau and various cities have issued warnings about this scam. Here’s how to avoid being duped.
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Fake QR codes on parking meters: How to avoid scams
The Federal Trade Commission, Better Business Bureau and various cities have issued warnings about this scam. Here’s how to avoid being duped.
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Have you received a threatening email asking for bitcoin payment with a photo of your home? It’s a scam
The emails are part of a common scam to get people to send money by threatening to leak embarrassing videos or personal information.
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Have you received a threatening email asking for bitcoin payment with a photo of your home? It’s a scam
Pegasus spyware emails are a common extortion scam to get money from unsuspecting recipients.
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Photo of a missing elderly woman holding a Yoda toy is part of a bait-and-switch scam
Facebook posts share the same image of an elderly woman with a Yoda toy, but each claims she was found in different places, including Texas, Arizona and Italy.
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No, the Department of Education is not offering free teacher certifications
Facebook ads claim the Department of Education is giving out free teacher certifications, but the ads are not legitimate.
Scams
Yes, the Ticketmaster data breach email is real
VERIFY received questions about whether recent Ticketmaster emails about a security breach are legit. They are.
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