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You’ve surely received one (if not dozens) of these texts, noting that your U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx delivery has been kept on hold because of an issue with your address, insufficient postage, or nobody was home to receive it. Just visit [a link will usually be included here] to provide more information, payContinue reading “Package Delivery Problem? Maybe Not. Americans Are Swamped With Scam Texts”

The Better Business Bureau® is warning consumers about Health Central USA, a company that sells various health products online. BBB serving Dallas, Lubbock and Wichita Falls investigated Health Central USA in early 2022 after the peak of the baby formula shortage. This company caught the attention of BBB when it was advertising baby formula at a discounted price withoutContinue reading “Beware of purchasing products from Health Central USA”

One day in late September, I woke up to an alarming text from my investment adviser, saying he had replied to the email I’d sent him. Problem was, I hadn’t sent him an email. Muttering expletives, I hurriedly checked online and saw that someone had logged in to my investment account and transferred out $4,000.Continue reading “What I Learned After Hackers Attacked Me and Stole $4,000”

Most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep. But with millions of packages delivered each year, con artists and thieves have developed many ways to steal from shoppers. Fortunately, there are also many ways to protect yourself from their shady tactics. (Read More)

One reason that scammers are so difficult to stop, security experts say, is that they keep raising their game. They’re continually perfecting their scams, taking advantage of tech innovations and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets. “We keep coming up with different tools to combat scams and fraud, but it’s just like playingContinue reading “6 Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2024”

When demand for something exceeds its supply, scammers are quick to take advantage. It’s happened recently with popular toys, baby formula, and even rental cars. Now, it’s happening with Ozempic, a prescription-only drug for people with Type 2 diabetes. Scammers are aware of the drug’s popularity for weight loss, and they’re targeting folks looking for a convenient wayContinue reading “Looking for Ozempic? Spot a scam before you buy phony medicine”

Does it ever feel like you’re getting more robocalls than calls from actual humans? Illegal robocalls aren’t just annoying — they’re also often scams. But you might be wondering — how did they get my number in the first place? (Read More)

In the photograph, Lionel Messi holds an Israeli flag. A screenshot showing the image on the soccer star’s Instagram page Oct. 31 was widely shared on Facebook and X. But the photo was a phony. In the actual shot, he held a sign for Icons.com, a sports memorabilia company — not a flag. And theContinue reading “How to Tell if an Online Photo Is Fake”

With so many purchases during the holiday season, it can be easy to miss a fraudulent credit card charge or two – especially if it appears to be from a charity. Keep a close eye on your credit card statement this time of year. How the scam works You review your credit card statement andContinue reading “‘Tis the season to donate, and scammers are taking advantage”

Donating is a great way to help people affected by natural disasters like the earthquake that hit Japan on New Years Day. But you know scammers try to take advantage of people recovering, and those who try to help. So, how can you be sure your money goes where it’s needed? (Read More)