What 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 your search behavior, demographics, and psychographics.…
Are Recycling Scams Really a Thing?
Who knew that there was such a thing as recycling scams? If there’s one thing you can count on in this world we now live in, wherever money is involved,…
Online Marketplace Overpayment Scams – Whoops, I Sent Too Much!
There are all types of scams being perpetrated on online buying and selling platforms like Facebook Marketplace. While Facebook Marketplace and similar platforms are a convenient place to sell items…
Checking Your Old Gift Card Balances Without Getting Scammed in the Process
If you’re like most people, you probably have a few gift cards lying around the house (check your junk drawer) that you received last Christmas, or perhaps on your birthday.…
From Concert to Con Job – Watch Out for Online Ticketing Scams
The convenience of purchasing tickets online has revolutionized the way we attend concerts, sports events, theater performances, and more. However, the rise of digital ticket sales has also given rise…
Should You Be Concerned About This New Twist in Brushing Scams?
A brushing scam is a type of fraudulent scheme where a scammer sends unsolicited products to a person, usually through an online retailer like Amazon or eBay, with the intention…