Author: Editorial Team
Bogus Debts
You receive a threatening letter that demands payment on a debt you’ve never heard of. Don’t pay it! Scammers will…
Foreign Money Exchange Scams
Sometimes known as Nigerian Fraud, a “government minister” (or his widow), a lawyer representing a deceased client from a foreign country,…
IRS or Government Imposter Scam
An IRS agent contacts you and tells you that you owe back taxes and must pay immediately. If you don’t,…
Emergency Scams
Sometimes called Grandparent Scams, these scams involve calls or emails from someone claiming to be your friend or family member…
Phone, Mail and Fax Scams
Unwanted phone calls are a nuisance and invade your privacy. But even worse, phone scams could cost you anywhere from…
Phishing
If someone calls, texts, emails, or mails you asking for your personal information—e.g., social security number, credit card number, bank…
Tech Support Scams
Out of nowhere, you receive a call or a screen pops up on your computer – maybe from a reputable…
Wire Transfer Scams
Wire transfers can be a convenient way to send and receive money. That’s why scammers find them so attractive. Never…
Advance Fee Scams
Scammers may promise you some kind of benefit: a loan, a prize like a foreign lottery, a government grant, an…
How to Protect Yourself From Online Scams
Online banking scams are on the rise. And with many of them, you are your best defense. So, while Chime…