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7 Common Bank Scams and How to Avoid Them

Banking scams continue to evolve with time, but with proper knowledge you can learn to avoid them.

Learn to Avoid the Most Common Scams on the Internet

As we navigate the internet, there's a minefield of scams that we have to avoid that could potentially explode in our faces. Here are the 25 most common.

These Financial Scams Are Specifically Targeting Older Adults

These financial scams are specifically targeting older adults.

14 Common Scams You Should Familiarize Yourself With!

Thousands of people are scammed every year, and fraudsters are constantly coming up with new ideas. Here are 14 common scams you should be aware of.

Warning: Be Aware of These Popular Scams!

Most of us work hard to earn a living that will keep us afloat. However, there are some people out there who will do anything to get that hard earned money out of your hands...

Smishing 101: How to Recognize Scam Text Messages

This is how you recognize and handle fraudulent or scam text messages, also known as smashing.

WARNING: Covid-19 Vaccination SCAMS To Watch Out For!

Excitement and uncertainty create the perfect environment for scammers. This is how to recognize and avoid Covid-19 vaccination appointment scams.

9 Facebook Marketplace Scams You Should be Wary Of

Facebook Marketplace scams have become more common than you perhaps realize. Here’s how you can avoid them.

Dangerous Scam Targeting the Elderly Revealed on Camera

This plumber scammed several elderly citizens for thousands of dollars, watch a reporter expose his wrongdoings in the most unusual way

WARNING: Don't Fall for These Common Instagram Scams!

Protect yourself from phishing on Instagram with these tips.

This Online Scam Is Gaining Popularity at Alarming Rates

Sammers are taking advantage of people's vulnerability during the pandemic. This is how to recognize and avoid the danger.

Warning! Beware of These 5 COVID-19 Scams

Covid-19 scams are more common than you think, and thieves and charlatans seek out unsuspecting victims using many different methods.

Three Sly Phone Scams That Could Cost You Big Time...

Phone scams are nothing new, but the way they are being executed now could catch you out when you least expect it. Here's what to look out for!

10 New Smartphone Scams You Should Know About in 2024!

Keep your smartphone safe from these scams in 2024!

8 Ways Your Home is Sneakily Draining Your Bank Account

Since your house cannot talk to you, here are some tips that will reveal the hidden ways in which your house could be costing you more money than it should.

Shocking! How Thieves Steal Card Details at the ATM

Take note of some of the most common ways thieves will try to steal your credit card details.

10 Signs That Someone Has Stolen Your Identity

Identity theft has affected more than 60 million Americans to date. Here are 10 tell-tale signs that someone has stolen your identity.

Surprising Papers You Must Shred to Prevent Identity Theft

If you don't shred these seemingly harmless documents and throw them directly into the trash, you may be subject to identity theft...

You Won't Believe What This Taxi Driver Was Asked to Do!

When an elderly man got scammed out of his life savings, his taxi driver ended up coming to the rescue. Read the full story here.

So You Think You Shop Online Safely? This May Surprise You

If you shop online, you need to know how to avoid fake websites and low quality goods. For these and more online shopping tips, read this article.

17 Things You Need to Know Before Going to the Mechanic

Don't be fooled by your mechanic's scams. Here are 17 essential tips to keep in mind.

7 Bad Online Habits That Expose Your Computer to VIRUSES

It turns out that seemingly harmless online habits like downloading software and even using public Wi-Fi could expose your device to viruses.

5 Cases in Which Using a Debit Card is a BAD Idea

Credit cards and debit cards are not made equal and in certain cases, it's a bad idea to pay with a debit card. Here are 5 such situations...

Become a Better Internet User With These 10 Guides

10 guides that will make you a more proficient internet user, from controlling your privacy to speeding up your browsing.

6 Popular Grocery Items You Should Definitely Stop Buying

Many companies have become masters at selling us stuff we don't need. Here are some of the worst offenders.

These Red Flags Indicate That a Shopping Website is Fake!

With online shopping being more prevalent than ever, scams are also on the rise. These are 8 warning signs that a shopping website is fake.

6 Depression-Era Criminals You Wouldn't Want to Cross!

During America's Great Depression, the rate of crimes increased drastically. Here are 6 of the most notorious Depression-Era bank robbers.

Human Planet: Where Do Kids Sleep?

English Photographer James Millison is behind this photographic series of children's bedrooms from around the world. Kids from the U.S.A., Mexico, Brazil, England, Italy, Israel and the West Bank, Kenya, Senegal, Lesotho, Nepal, China and India – alo

Spotting WhatsApp Spam: 5 Tips for Safe Chatting

Due to WhatsApp's increasing popularity, the number of spam texts in circulation has also grown. Here's how you can spot them.

5 Things to Never Store on Your Smartphone

Stop using your smartphone as a master repository for saving all kinds of information. It may be dangerous...

5 Tips to Protect Yourself Against Thieves and Pickpockets

How to frustrate pickpockets and avoid getting robbed of your money and valuables abroad.

Keep These Things In Mind When Paying With a Credit Card

Skimming is a technique that is used to steal credit card details. This guide will show you how to protect yourself and prevent your details being compromised.

9 of the Most Notorious Kidnappings of All Time

Some kidnappings just shock the world due to there being someone famous being involved, or due to the fact that many are kidnapped en masse. Read on for more.

Stay Clear of These 9 RISKY Google Searches

You can search anything on Google, but it’s advisable not to do so for these risky things.

The Many Dangers and Pitfalls Of Home Ancestry DNA Tests

Are these DNA tests worth it or are they a scam? Decide for yourself after reading about the shortcomings and dangers of at-home ancestry testing.

How to Detect a Fake COVID Test - Buyer Beware!

Scammers are tricking unsuspecting consumers by selling fake COVID tests and setting up false testing sites. Here's how to spot the liars!

Millennials Are Killing These 12 Industries...

The preferences of millennials are destroying dozens of industries. Here are 12 industries that they're killing.

10 Common Tricks a Pickpocket Will Use to Try to Rob You

Pickpockets love to use these tricks in order to steal from unsuspecting victims. Here's what to keep an eye out for.

Be Informed Against This Kind of Alarming and Growing Fraud

This important guide will protect you against social security theft.

Ads vs Reality: How Foods You May Order Really Look Like

The difference in the way these 14 foods are advertised and the way they look in real life is staggering.

World History Test: Do You Have the Knowledge?

The world has a huge amount of history behind it. How much of it has made its way into your memory banks? Let's find out...

Pillar Island - One of the World's Bizarre Places!

Staffa, a name for Pillar Island, is an island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Vikings gave it this name as its columnar basalt reminded them of their houses, which were built from vertically placed tree-logs. The island is en

Autopay Has Its Benefits, but Be a Little Wary of It Too

Automatic payments may be convenient but they have a few risks too.

12 Funny Pics of Superficially Renovated Buildings

Take incongruity of these 12 buildings with their purpose is hilarious!

Guide: How to Use Rising Interest Rates to Your Benefit

Consider these tips to meet your investment goals when rates are rising.

These Caller ID Apps Will Keep You Safe From Scammers!

Here are six of the best caller ID apps out there, that'll help you work out whether or not it's worth answering the phone when it rings.

Save Money Easily and Still Enjoy Yourself with These Tips

Looking to save more money? Here's how to go about it without giving up things you enjoy.

Online Shopping Can Be Really Funny - 18 Hilarious Fails

The results of these unfortunate shopping adventures are so funny that they’re making the entire world laugh!

13 Things to Do Immediately if Your Home Has Been Burgled

Has your house been broken into recently? This guide will help.