Over the years, scammers have not only figured out many ways to cheat but have also identified their easiest targets – older adults. Unfortunately, the combination of being unfamiliar with some technology and being too trusting makes our parents an easier target to scam. But we can help them to identify spammers!
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Spam Calls – The evolution from meat to calls
SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM & SPAM. You might not remember Monty Python’s sketch, but you probably know about spam calls and what they mean in today’s society. Funnily enough, it was that Monty Python sketch that gave spam calls their name, but they’ve been around much longer.
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Fake Charity Scam Victimizing Tax Payers
Don’t be fooled by all the charities that call! Criminals are in full force to try and get your hard earned money, even under Good Samaritan pretenses.
People have also become more generous during the pandemic in donating the charities and lending a helping hand. Criminals also know this, and may prey upon generous individuals with this new tax scam – the fake charity scam!
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Stimulus Check Scams: How to Identify & Prevent these Scams
Around Tax Day, criminals are in full force to try and get your hard earned money, especially those stimulus checks.
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Truecaller’s Tips to Avoid the New Covid Scams in India
There’s a fresh wave of scams emerging this year as the Covid crisis in India worsens. We’ve always known scammers to take advantage of people in vulnerable times, but they’ve sunk to new lows this year. Here’s what to look for.
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