Fraud

Time 2020-11-15 14:05:47

Web Name: Fraud

WebSite: http://www.fraud.org

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NEW ALERT: SCAMMERS PREYING ON GIG ECONOMY WORKERSThe pandemic has seen a boom in delivery services, and scammers have figured out ways to take advantage of itLatest Fraud AlertLink to: Prevention tipsFraud Prevention TipsThe most important advice for becoming asmarter consumer and avoiding fraudFollow a manual added linkFile A ComplaintThink you ve been scammed? Help fight fraud byreporting your experience to us.What we doFraud.org is a project of the National Consumers League (NCL), a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. NCL was founded in 1899 to promote the interests of consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. Over its long history, NCL staff have dedicated themselves to this mission through investigation, public interest advocacy, and consumer education.Top Ten ScamsEach year, the National Consumers League analyzes the thousands of complaints received at Fraud.org from consumers to track trends in scams and fight fraud. Here are the current worst offenders.LEARN MOREFake Rx Action CenterCounterfeit drugs are on the market today, causing harm and even death. Get the important, life-saving tools you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from fake drugs and illegal online pharmaciesLEARN MOREContact our ExpertsFraud.org is a project of the National Consumers League, the 120+ year old watchdog organization fighting for increased consumer protections. The NCL team that runs Fraud.org has decades of experience investigating scams and how criminals operate, monitoring trends, and counseling consumers.LEARN MORE Data Breach EpidemicData breaches have become a way of life for anyone who has ever used a credit or debit card. When hackers compromise data stored by retailers, agencies, and services, our personal info is exposed to future risks. What can you do to protect yourself?LEARN MORETotal saved: $10,000 / Work-at-home scam“I don’t know how to thank you, but if you were here I would give you a hug for saving me from getting ripped off. Thank you so much.”William L., New YorkTotal saved: $3,000 / Sweepstakes scamA scammer posing as a sweepstakes company had convinced William he d won a $450K prize and by the time he contacted us, William had already wired $1,500 to the scammer for fees. Fraud.org staff helped William understand how the scam worked, and convinced him not to send more money, saving him another $3,000 in losses.Kristie D., New YorkTotal saved: $2,500 / Craigslist scamTrying to sell a piece of furniture on Craigslist, Kristie received a legitimate-looking cashier’s check for $2,800 to cover the purchase and shipping costs from a buyer named David. When David asked Kristie to cash the check and wire part of it back to a “shipping company,” Kristie became suspicious and contacted Fraud.org. We intervened, explained how the scam worked, and saved her $2,500.PreviousNextTrends We’re TrackingScammers capitalizing on online shopping boom with wave of package delivery fraudOctober 30, 2020With e-commerce on the rise, scammers have found a new way to target shoppers: Package delivery scamsRead more https://fraud.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/OCT-2020_webpage_cover_Fraud_Alert.jpg 1600 Fraud.org staff2020-10-30 03:00:032020-11-09 07:30:40Scammers capitalizing on online shopping boom with wave of package delivery fraudUse caution when talking to old friends’ on FacebookAugust 1, 2020Scammers are using Facebook’s Messenger service to try to defraud consumers by posing as long lost friends.Read more https://fraud.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fb_messenger_alert_cover-1.jpg 1600 Fraud.org staff2020-08-01 11:49:002020-11-09 07:30:42Use caution when talking to old friends’ on FacebookUtility shut-off scammers threaten to turn off the lights on consumers during pandemicJuly 1, 2020Don't fall for scammers tricking you out of hundreds or thousands of dollars through utility scamsRead more https://fraud.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/utility_alert_cover.jpg 1600 Fraud.org staff2020-07-01 13:00:002020-11-09 07:30:42Utility shut-off scammers threaten to turn off the lights on consumers during pandemicTrends We’re TrackingScammers capitalizing on online shopping boom with wave of package delivery fraudOctober 30, 2020With e-commerce on the rise, scammers have found a new way to target shoppers: Package delivery scamsRead more https://fraud.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/OCT-2020_webpage_cover_Fraud_Alert.jpg 1600 Fraud.org staff2020-10-30 03:00:032020-11-09 07:30:40Scammers capitalizing on online shopping boom with wave of package delivery fraudUse caution when talking to old friends’ on FacebookAugust 1, 2020Scammers are using Facebook’s Messenger service to try to defraud consumers by posing as long lost friends.Read more https://fraud.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fb_messenger_alert_cover-1.jpg 1600 Fraud.org staff2020-08-01 11:49:002020-11-09 07:30:42Use caution when talking to old friends’ on FacebookUtility shut-off scammers threaten to turn off the lights on consumers during pandemicJuly 1, 2020Don't fall for scammers tricking you out of hundreds or thousands of dollars through utility scamsRead more https://fraud.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/utility_alert_cover.jpg 1600 Fraud.org staff2020-07-01 13:00:002020-11-09 07:30:42Utility shut-off scammers threaten to turn off the lights on consumers during pandemic

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