The world of job hunting can be overwhelming, and while...
READ MOREThe Scam Prevention Awareness Project
Stay informed, stay safe, and never let a scam or scammer catch you off guard!
ABOUT THE SCAM PREVENTION AWARENESS PROJECT
Be Scam Aware
Welcome to the Scam Prevention Awareness Project, your go-to resource for learning about scams being perpetrated against unsuspecting consumers. Our mission is simple: to make sure you are aware of and are able to recognize the various types of scams that are being perpetrated and the techniques being used to successfully implement them, so that you can avoid falling victim. Whether it’s a phishing email, a fake investment opportunity, or a fraudulent online marketplace, we’re here to help you stay one step ahead.
Don't Be a Victim
Have you fallen victim to a scam? If not, consider yourself lucky. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in 2023, there were 880,418 complaints from the American public, with potential losses surpassing $12.5 billion. While these numbers are high, keep in mind that they only represent internet crime. The numbers from 2024 have yet to trickle in, and it’s very likely we’ll see a substantial increase in both complaints and estimated losses when those numbers get counted. Unfortunately, the outlook for 2025 does not look promising. With the sudden rise in AI and other technology, 2025 is guaranteed to be a record-breaking year as far as scams are concerned.
TRENDING SCAMS
Fake Diabetic Drug Weight Loss Scams
Using diabetic drugs for weight loss has become all the...
READ MORE
Should You Be Concerned About This New Twist in Brushing Scams?
A brushing scam is a type of fraudulent scheme where...
READ MORE
The Bitcoin ATM Scam That Nobody Should Fall For But Yet They Still Do
Why oh why people are you falling for this scam?...
READ MORECOMMON SCAMS TO WATCH OUT FOR
An Email Scam That Can Cost You Your New Home
Home buyers beware! According to an article on realtor.com, people who are involved in the process of buying a home need to be on...
READ MOREWhat is Surveillance Pricing and is it a Scam?
Welcome to the future. Yes, your browsing activity is being tracked. And yes, you may actually pay more for an item online because of...
READ MOREHow Realistic Are the Promises of Get-Rich-Quick Side Hustles?
We’ve all seen these videos on how you can get paid up to $100 an hour taking surveys or watching videos. Or, with minimal...
READ MORECan a Reverse Image Search Help Identify a Romance Scam?
A reverse image search is a process that allows you to search the web using an image rather than text. Instead of typing keywords...
READ MORELook Before You Pump – Card Skimmer Scams Aren’t Going Away
Card skimming scams have been all over the news in recent years, as more and more scammers take advantage of lapsed security measures employed...
READ MOREThe Grandchild Emergency Scam That’s Still Emptying Bank Accounts
By now everyone around the world, especially grandparents, should be aware of the common ‘grandparent scam’ where unsuspecting grandparents are contacted by scammers to...
READ MOREFBI Warns of Sophisticated Gmail Attack
If you happen to get a random call from a Google employee or any other tech company employee letting you know that someone from...
READ MOREIs it a Rare Coin or a Common Counterfeit Scam?
Coin collecting is a hobby enjoyed by millions worldwide, from casual collectors to serious investors. Rare coins – whether they be ancient, historic, or...
READ MORECan You Earn Money Liking Videos on Social Media or is it a Scam?
Can you earn money just by liking or watching videos on platforms such as TikTok or YouTube? Apparently you can, but don’t expect to...
READ MOREDon’t Let Movers Take You for a Ride – Avoid These Scams
Moving is something people may do only a couple of times throughout their lives. For this reason, many first-time movers or people who haven’t...
READ MOREA Great Investment or a Scam?
Who doesn’t want to get rich quick? The lure of easy money is tempting for just about everyone. Let’s face it, investment scams work...
READ MOREDid You Get a Call From Jessica? It Could Be a Scam
According to the Better Business Bureau, if you receive a call from someone named Jessica, and you don’t know a ‘Jessica’, you may be...
READ MOREYou’re the Perfect Candidate! Don’t Fall for Fake Job Offers
Fake job postings have been around for years on job boards and other platforms like LinkedIn, where jobs are frequently posted. But back in...
READ MOREWatch for Blackmail Scams Through Fake News Alert Videos
Featured on Wired.com, this is one of the more disturbing, but not surprising scams leveraging AI technology. You can find the full details and...
READ MOREFake Baseball Card Scams
It’s no secret that some rare baseball cards can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars, and as with any type of collectibles market where...
READ MOREWhat are the Odds of Falling for a Sports Betting Scam
The Super Bowl may be over for another year, but that doesn’t mean you’re scam free the next time you want to place a...
READ MOREFake Diabetic Drug Weight Loss Scams
Using diabetic drugs for weight loss has become all the rage over the past year or so, so much so that people with diabetes...
READ MOREPhony Fraud Alert Scams From Your Bank
No, that wasn’t your bank texting you about a fraud alert, asking you to click on a link to reset your passwords or to...
READ MOREScammers are Smishing for Your Information – Don’t Take the Bait!
Just a few years back, if you told someone you were the target of a smishing attack, they would have checked your body for...
READ MOREWhy People Fall for Social Media Celebrity Impostor Scams
Let’s face it. People are starstruck, especially the people who spend half of their day on social media platforms and follow all of their...
READ MORE