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1. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › scamScam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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   Sep 21, 2016 · According to the Consumer Sentinel Network, an online investigative tool from the Federal Trade Commission, there were nearly 354,000 imposter scams alone in 2015, the latest data available. That ...

2. writerbeware.blog › 2020/08/13 › a-new-bewareA New “Beware”: Scammers Impersonating Reputable Literary Agents

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   Aug 13, 2020 · I’ve gotten multiple reports about solicitations by “agents” at The Literary Firm”. It’s a scam: reputable agents rarely reach out to writers directly, but for scammers, it’s their main M.O. Other scam signs: – Real literary agents don’t approach publishers on behalf of authors they don’t represent.

3. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...

4. www.consumerreports.org › money › customer-reviewsHow to Spot Fake Online Reviews - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 4, 2023 · 1. Note the time stamps of the reviews. If you notice a cluster of very positive reviews all posted on the same day, “something fishy might be going on,” Gordon says. Fake reviews can be ...

5. www.ftc.gov › news-events › newsFTC Data Shows Big Jump in Consumer Reports about Scams ...

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   Oct 21, 2020 · Data released by the FTC shows that the number of complaints about scams that started on social media more than tripled in the last year. People reported losing more than $117 million to this type of scam in just the first six months of 2020 compared to $134 million for all of 2019, according to the FTC’s latest Consumer Protection Data ...

6. consumer.ftc.gov › 2021 › 02The top frauds of 2020 | Consumer Advice

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   Feb 4, 2021 · The top fraud of 2020 was imposter scams. Scammers showed up wearing many different hats — from that of a government official, to a known business, to a dear family member or friend. The FTC got nearly 500,000 reports of imposter scams, and people reported losing a lot of money to these scammers: $1.2 billion, with a median loss of $850.

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   How much money did scammers lose in 2020?

   • And scammers didn’t take any time off either — 2020 was a busy year for fraud. In 2020, the FTC got more than 2.2 million reports about fraud, with people telling us they lost nearly $3.3 billion. Here’s what we heard from you in 2020: The top fraud of 2020 was imposter scams.

   The top frauds of 2020 | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission

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   Is chapters media a scam?

   • Chapters Media and Advertising is run by the same people who run TechBooks Media (the scam company “Jennifer” is shilling for). Chapters has business registrations in several states, including Wyoming and Florida –though not in Nevada, where it purports to be located. It’s registered as a “foreign LLC”, and guess where officer Mark Rosario lives:

   A New “Beware”: Scammers Impersonating Reputable Literary Agents

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   Is legendary a scam?

   • Legendary is a real media company with a number of divisions–but none of them are called Legendary Films. It’s also very unlikely that a major media or film company would cold-call a writer. Astute Literary Hub is a scam: I’ve gotten multiple reports. I suspect this was yet another impersonation scam.

   A New “Beware”: Scammers Impersonating Reputable Literary Agents

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   Was capital one's'recent winners' promotion a scam?

   • The investigation revealed links to a site that showed suspicious similarities with Consumer Digital Survey, a company linked to other scam emails. The dubious "recent winners" section and inconsistent winner details raised red flags. Ultimately, this promotion was exposed as a survey scam and was not endorsed by Capital One.

   20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   How do scammers reach US?

   • The phone is still the top way that scammers are reaching us — both through phone calls and text messages. In fact, there was a sharp increase in the number of reports saying that scammers contacted them by text message. And, not surprisingly, many of these text messages were related to the pandemic.

   The top frauds of 2020 | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission

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   What is a Publishers Clearing House Prize scam?

   • In prize scams, you receive a call, email, or text from someone saying you've won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, the lottery, or some other contest. But to get the prize you must first pay taxes, shipping, or some other related cost.

   Scam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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8. www.consumerreports.org › scams-fraud › how-toHow to Protect Yourself From Common Scams - Consumer Reports

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   Feb 1, 2022 · Depending on the type of transaction, it's sometimes possible to get your money back. Report losses to the police and at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and file a complaint at IdentityTheft.gov if you gave ...