Scammers give you a false check in the mail, but because they sent "too much" money, they advise you to deposit the complete check and pay the overpaid half back to them.
In order to "qualify" for a free trial or to claim a prize, a firm will set up automatic withdrawals from your bank account.
It's hard to imagine a greater fraud than taking money in the name of the needy, but we should all be on the lookout for it.
In "grandparent scams," con artists call older folks purporting to be a grandchild or relative. They say they're in distress and want for money or gift cards.
Imposter scams combine charity and grandparent frauds. A caller asks for donations to their organization or government agency.
Dealing with a legal debt collector can be difficult in and of itself, but there are some rules that they must follow that can help you spot a scammer.
To identify and retrieve unclaimed money, certain companies may charge a fee based on the amount of money they recover.
These charlatans claim to be able to save you from foreclosure, but they charge you up advance for "services" such loan modification.
If you receive a letter requesting money or personal information to claim a lottery or sweepstakes reward, it may be a fraud.
Scammers try to make you passionately engaged in them so they may ask for money or personal information like credit card numbers and Social Security numbers.