A new scam targets both automobile sellers and buyers. The scammer poses as a potential buyer of a used car. The scammer is usually well-dressed and indicates that s/he has recently been in an accident that resulted in the total loss of his/her vehicle. The scammer wants to buy a car advertised in a forum [...]
The requests seem innocent enough: a candy jar placed at the counter of a local business or a request from a charity you believe you’ve heard of. These are just two of the many charity-based scams that are victimizing people who want to help. In the former case, a candy jar or donation box may [...]
A new scam is making the rounds and this one targets prospective renters. A scammer lists a home for rent on a site like Craigslist. The scammer indicates that the home is vacant and the owners are on an extended trip to Africa. The ad seeks a deposit, which is to be sent to the [...]
The Internet has opened up many legitimate business opportunities, and just as many illegitimate ones. One popular scam that makes frequent rounds is a “pay-money-to-get-money” scam. Currently, many of these scams take the form of a “Nigerian” or “lottery” scam, but the premise is the same: the potential victim is asked to pay money in [...]