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3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links

Scams

3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links

Scams

Beware of scams that try to cash in on the hype of Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots

Mega Millions warns that scammers may call, email or text to tell you that you're a winner.
Sports

Damar Hamlin fundraiser: What’s real and how to spot a scam

Millions of donations are pouring into a toy drive fundraiser set up by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. But scammers are also looking to capitalize.
Sports

Yes, this GoFundMe is really associated with Damar Hamlin

Fans have raised millions in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's toy drive after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a football game against the Bengals.
Scams

3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam

If you suspect you shared information with a scammer or notice fraudulent charges on an account, it’s important to take action as soon as possible.
Scams

3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam

Scammers can call, email or send text messages to get money or personal information. If you gave them your credit card, bank, or other info, here is how to lock your
Scams

No, most postage stamps being sold at a major discount aren’t real. This is a scam.

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A significant discount on stamps this holiday season is a “tell-tale sign” that they’re fake.
Scams

Huge discounts on postage stamps point to scams

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A significant discount on stamps this holiday season is a “tell-tale sign” that they’re fake.
Scams

How to spot holiday shopping scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Scams

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Scams

There's no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam

A VERIFY viewer asked if Kroger is really giving away a free $150 coupon for the company’s anniversary — it’s not. Similar coupon scams have circulated since 2013.
Scams

Scammers are sending Amazon job offers over social media

Scammers are messaging groups of 50 strangers on Twitter and other platforms offering fake jobs they claim could pay $200 for one hour of remote work.

Man killed inside southwest Houston apartment complex, police say

HPD discovers drugs, guns inside apartment where man was shot to death

HPD: Trail of blood leads police to scene where man shot to death in SW Houston

Church near Memorial Park evacuated after bomb threat, police say

Bomb threat forces West End Church to evacuate, police say

Houston forecast: Flood watch issued for Harris, Chambers, Liberty counties | Live radar

Heavy rain, thunderstorms prompt flood watch for parts of Houston area

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3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links

Beware of scams that try to cash in on the hype of Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots

Damar Hamlin fundraiser: What’s real and how to spot a scam

Yes, this GoFundMe is really associated with Damar Hamlin

3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam

3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam

No, most postage stamps being sold at a major discount aren’t real. This is a scam.

Huge discounts on postage stamps point to scams

How to spot holiday shopping scams

Watch out for these common holiday scams

There's no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam

Scammers are sending Amazon job offers over social media

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