How to identify a rental property scam  The opportunity is too good to be true A rental property scam may start out where the rent may seem too low for the neighborhood or property shown in the listing? To entice renters, rental property scammers advertise deals that may seem too good to be true. They’ll […] The post Rental Property Scam appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

You receive a call and you’re told that he’s from the government and you now have a suspended Social Security number because of some connection to fraud or other criminal activity. They say to call a special number where you’ll get help to clear it up.  They’ll then proceed to ask you for personal information. […] The post Suspended Social Security Number? Never. appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

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Fake antivirus software ads and pop-ups try to get you to believe that your computer is infected with a virus and that you can fix these problems by downloading their software. DON’T DO IT!!! These scammers then get you in a couple of ways: You give them access to your credit card information. You give […] The post Fake Antivirus Software (aka ‘Scareware’) Scam appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

Some states, private companies, universities and colleges are creating their own Covid-19 vaccine verification products and services. These include apps and digital passports or certificates. Some are connected to state immunization databases while others rely on individual self reporting. The hodge-podge approach gives scammers an opportunity to cash in on the confusion. While we are […] The post Covid-19 Vaccination Verification Status appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

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Con artists registered more than 2,449 fake Zoom-related internet domains in the early months of the pandemic, just so they could send out zoom phishing email that look like they’re from the popular videoconferencing website, according to the Better Business Bureau. The scheme: “You receive an email, text or social media message with the Zoom […] The post Zoom Phishing Email appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

Instagram Sweepstakes Scams have evolved onto the Instagram platform. The platform is where influencers can make money by promoting products and services of sponsored advertisers. But that’s not the only way influencers can earn a buck. It’s common for an influencer to host a contest in which followers enter to win a sponsored product. Entrants […] The post Instagram Sweepstakes Scam appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

It’s important to know your retailer and your rights when shopping online. COVID allowed scammers to double down on some of the worst practices letting them prey on consumers during the global pandemic. These bad actors have been taking advantage of online shoppers that had been looking for hard-to-find items like face masks and other […] The post Know your Retailer and your Rights when Shopping Online appeared first on Current Scams ..read more

Celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination on social media? If you’re posting a photo of your vaccination card on social media, please don’t do it! You could be setting yourself up for identity theft.  Your COVID-19 vaccination card has information on it including your full name, date of birth, where and when you received your vaccine. […] The post COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media appeared first on Current Scams ..read more