7 Common Bank Scams and How to Avoid Them
Today, no one is immune from bank scams. However, by becoming aware of the latest bank scams, including the red flags for phishing, you will be able to avoid becoming a victim of them.
Learn to Avoid the Most Common Scams on the Internet
At some point, the emailer will ask you for money, for bank fees or something like that. Don't reply to any email that promises you money. 2. The natural disaster scam Some scammers take advantage of high profile disasters they have seen on the news.
These Financial Scams Are Specifically Targeting Older Adults
The Grandparent Scam This scam exploits a senior's love and concern for their family. Scammers often target landline phones, posing as a terrified grandchild.
Joke: The Bank-Robbing Couple
Content Joke: The Bank-Robbing Couple joke Jeff and his girlfriend Jenny decide to become bank-robbers...
14 Common Scams You Should Familiarize Yourself With!
Thousands and thousands of people are scammed each year, and fraudsters are constantly coming up with new ways to swindle unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned cash. Below are 14 common scams that you should avoid. Door-to-Door Scams 1.
Warning: Be Aware of These Popular Scams!
Here are some common scams hustlers use to try and steal your money and/or information. Warning: Be Aware of These Popular Scams! photos, scam, important information Most of us work hard to earn a living that will keep us afloat.
Smishing 101: How to Recognize Scam Text Messages
Like most scams, the goal is to obtain your personal information through fraudulent means and get access to your bank account.
Joke: The Old Lady and the Bank CEO
An old lady walked into the Bank of America with a huge bag of money. She told the receptionist that she would like to meet the president of the bank as she wanted to deposit a large sum of money.
Joke: The Blond Bank Robber and the 3 Stalls
Three bank robbers: a redhead, a brunette, and a blonde. Are trying to evade the police when they come across a farm. Being short on time and options, they all decide to hide in the barn.
Warning: Beware of the Booster Bag Scam!
A simple yet clever and quick scam you'll have a hard time noticing: Scammers come up to you with a fake bag, which they use to 'bag-nap' your own bag! This happens mostly in airports and terminal stations, where there are lots of bags around with cash, credit cards and valuables.
WARNING: Covid-19 Vaccination SCAMS To Watch Out For!
We have previously warned you against general Covid-19 related scams and frauds . In this article, we’ll explain how to recognize and avoid vaccine appointment scams. Common Vaccination Appointment Scams to Look Out For 1.
9 Facebook Marketplace Scams You Should be Wary Of
Related: Learn to Avoid the Most Common Scams on the Internet Table of contents Understanding Facebook Marketplace scams How to Spot Facebook Marketplace Scams 1. The listing or offer seems too good to be true The impersonation scam 3.
Dangerous Scam Targeting the Elderly Revealed on Camera
For years, Harris has been scamming seniors out of their humble earnings by either doing horrible work, not finishing his work or conducting unnecessary home repairs to pull out more money out of his victims.
True Wealth Isn't Measured by Bank Accounts...
This highly materialistic world tends to associate success with the amount of things we have, the amount of zeroes at the ends of numbers in bank accounts, and generally having access to every worldly possession imaginable.
These Are the Major Online Scams You Should Be Aware Of
The online world can be a pretty dangerous place, which is why you really need to become familiar with some of the most common online scams going. Watch this video to find out more and avoid becoming a victim yourself.
WARNING: Don't Fall for These Common Instagram Scams!
False investment scams Falling victim to investment or advanced-fee scams involves giving over funds to swindlers in the hope of a large future payout that never materializes.
Welcome to the Seed Bank in Kew Gardens, London
This bank guards something far more precious than money, even though it can't accrue interest yet. Welcome to the Kew Millennium Seed Bank in London, where 10% of the world's known plant species are represented in the form of seeds.
How ATMs in Foreign Countries Can Scam You
This video will show you how to avoid these and a few other common ATM scams while you travel.
Good to Know: Famous Scams and How to Avoid Them!
There are scam artists born every day, but only a select few have made it to the top of their trade. You'll become more familiar with the types of scams and the masterminds behind them, to avoid getting scammed in the future.
This Online Scam Is Gaining Popularity at Alarming Rates
As much as the demands increase, so do online pet scams. Fraudsters set up phony websites or post fake advertisements for dogs that don’t exist. Reports on this particular scheme have tripled since last year, according to the Business Insider Bureau.
Warning! Beware of These 5 COVID-19 Scams
As a matter of fact, Covid-19 scams are more common than you think, and thieves and charlatans seek out unsuspecting victims using many different methods. Below, we feature 5 common coronavirus scams of which you should always be wary. 1.
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 when you least expect it. How many of you answer calls from unfamiliar numbers? Do you ignore them for good, or do you let your curiosity get the better of you and call back or send them a text?
Joke: The Bank Meeting
The banker saw his old friend Tom, an 80-year old rancher, in town. Tom had lost his wife a year or so before and rumor had it that he was marrying a 'mail order' bride. Being a good friend, the ba..
Beware! 10 Tech Scams That Could Target You in 2024
People often fall victim to scams because they are unaware of the common tactics and methods used by scammers. The following are a few examples of virtual scams that may become increasingly prevalent in the year 2024.