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Fraudsters are getting sophisticated, how to protect yourself from becoming a scam victim?
Online shopping has been a norm among Americans even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraudsters are always looking for ways to steal money from businesses and consumers. Then and now, e-commerce…
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Fake reviews removed by Amazon following investigations
It’s not a surprise to find fake review scams on Amazon. The Amazon seller can profit tremendously from…
By Jackie AllenBitClub Network cryptocurrency mining scam co-conspirator pleaded guilty
Joseph Frank Abel, one of the co-conspirators in the BitClub Network cryptocurrency mining scam, admitted his involvement in…
By Marivic Cabural SummersErwin Balusek a.k.a “Bitcoin Pope,” Forex Birds ordered to stop fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme
The Texas State Securities Board ordered Erwin Darwin Balusek also known as “Bitcoin Pope” to stop offering an…
By Marivic Cabural SummersDean Graziosi, Scott Yancey allegedly assist real estate training scheme operators defraud consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) added real estate investment celebrities, Dean Graziosi, Scott Yancey as defendants in a…
By Marivic Cabural SummersPONZI SCHEME: 1st Million LLC, Smart Partners LLC face charges for defrauding 1.2K investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against two Maryland companies and their principals for allegedly defrauding…
By Marivic Cabural SummersFTC adds charges against Trafffic Jam Events over deceptive COVID-19 stimulus and “prize” mailers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pursuing a broader administrative complaint against a marketing company and its owner…
By Marivic Cabural SummersDOJ moves to shut down 300 websites exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) remains committed to preventing entities or individuals who are taking advantage of…
By Marivic Cabural SummersFTC sending $9.1M in refunds to victims of fraudulent Amazing Wealth System
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will distribute a total of $9.1 million in refunds to…
By Marivic Cabural SummersApple co-founder sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams
YouTube faces lawsuits as complaints pile up over billions lost in video giveaway cryptocurrency scams. Prosecutors argue the…
By Holden HarrisUSDA ‘mystery’ seed investigation ongoing, possible brushing scam
On Monday, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a statement to Texans urging “extreme caution” if they receive…
By Jackie Allen