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Scams
USPS doesn’t send unsolicited texts about undelivered packages. Those messages are scams
Scams
Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’
We VERIFY what you need to know about this common robocall.
Scams
Some scammers are calling people and asking 'Can you hear me?'
We VERIFY what you need to know about this common robocall.
National
Yes, the giveaway website Freecycle recently had a data breach
The nonprofit that helps people give away items recommends that users change their passwords and watch out for potential phishing emails.
National
Federal law allows you to keep unsolicited packages sent to your address
Federal law says if you receive an unordered package with your name and address on it, then it’s considered a free gift.
Scams
Viral Facebook posts about Amber Alert for girl named Bella Heather are fake
Several nearly identical posts shared in buy-and-sell Facebook groups claim an Amber Alert was issued for a little girl. But there's no alert and the image is fake.
Scams
Viral facebook posts about Amber Alert for girl named Bella Heather are fake
Facebook posts about missing 5-year-old Bella Heather are fake. The identical text seen in the posts, fake image and spam-like nature are telltale signs of a bait-an
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Some Facebook posts advertising Bed Bath & Beyond clearance sales are scams
In April, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and closed hundreds of stores. Scammers have since been using store branding to steal your personal information.
Scams
Some sites advertising Bed Bath and Beyond sales are scams
In April, Bed, Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and closed hundreds of stores. Scammers have since been using store branding to steal your personal information.
Scams
No, the IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments
The IRS does not contact taxpayers through email and stimulus checks are no longer being issued in 2023. This is a phishing scam.
Scams
No, the IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments
The IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments because it does not initiate contact via email. This is a phishing scam.
Money
Yes, lawyers are recruiting people to challenge Steam in legal cases
Neither steamclaims.com or steamrefund.com are scams. They’re run by lawyers looking to represent people in cases against computer gaming platform and store Steam.
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