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Vin Check Scam

VIN Check Scam What is a Vin Check scam? This scam usually happens on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, or some other type of online marketplace. The scam targets individuals who are selling pre-owned vehicles. The scammer will message the seller and request that they use a VIN check service so they can know more about the […]

Grandparent Scam

Grandparent Scam What is a Grandparent scam? A grandparent scam is a type of scam where scammers target elderly individuals, pretending to be their grandchildren or other family members in urgent need of money. Typically, the scammer will call an elderly person and say something like, “Hi grandma, do you know who this is?” When […]

Celebrity Impersonation Scam (Valerie Cossette)

Celebrity Impersonation Scam (Valerie Cossette) What is a Celebrity Impersonation scam (Valerie Cossette)? A celebrity impersonation scam involves fraudsters pretending to be famous personalities to deceive people into sending money, sharing personal information, or clicking on malicious links. These scams often take place on social media platforms, through email, or via messaging apps. Scammers create […]

Copycat Scam

Copycat Scam What is a Copycat scam? A copycat scam is a type of fraudulent scheme where scammers mimic or replicate the branding, products, services, or communications of legitimate companies to deceive consumers. These scams can take various forms, but they typically aim to trick people into thinking they are dealing with a trusted, well-known […]

Realtor Closing Fee Scam

Realtor Closing Fee Scam What is a Realtor Closing Fee scam? A realtor closing fee scam, also known as a mortgage closing scam or wire fraud in real estate, targets individuals who are in the process of buying a home. As the closing date approaches, the scammer, who often poses as the real estate agent, […]

Task Scam

Task Scam What is a Task scam? Tasks scams are very similar to job scams, click here for more information on job scams, however, unlike job scams, task scams are often individual tasks given to the person with the promise of monetary return. Sometimes, very rarely, the scammer will actually pay the victim for doing […]

Celebrity Impersonation Scams

Celebrity Impersonation Scams What is a Celebrity Impersonation scam?   A celebrity impersonation scam involves fraudsters pretending to be famous personalities to deceive people into sending money, sharing personal information, or clicking on malicious links. These scams often take place on social media platforms, through email, or via messaging apps. Scammers create fake accounts or […]

Publishers Clearing House Scam

Publishers Clearing House Scam What is a Publishers Clearing House scam? Publisher Clearing House (PCH) is a direct marketing company known for its prize-based games and sweepstakes. While PCH is legitimate, scammers often exploit its reputation by impersonating the company to trick individuals. They might contact potential victims, claiming they’ve won a prize but must […]

Tollbooth Scam (Indiana) Scam

Tollbooth Scam (Indiana) Scam What is a Tollbooth (Indiana) scam? A user recently sent this to us along with a Florida tollbooth scam message. It seems that the scammers are targeting both Indiana and Florida currently. Realistically, scammers are putting many different states on this scam message. How can you stay safe from Tollbooth scams? […]

PayPal Caller ID Spoofing Scam

PayPal Caller ID Spoofing Scam What is a PayPal Caller ID Spoofing scam? This was submitted to us by a user after they received multiple phone calls from a caller ID that read PayPal. Once the user answered the call, it was an automated voice that explained that their account had been compromised and in […]