If you have spent any time on TikTok or Instagram recently, you have likely seen the viral rose suction vibrator. It is everywhere. But along with its popularity comes a massive wave of fraudulent websites. This is known as the rose toy official scam. You might be reading this because you bought one from a […]
Tax season is stressful enough without the threat of criminals trying to steal your refund or your identity. Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases a list of the most aggressive and common schemes targeting taxpayers. They call this list the irs ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams. While the specific stories change from year to […]
It usually starts with an envelope in the mail or a flashy email with a subject line like “Induction Notice” or “Academic Excellence Award.” Inside, you find glowing praise about your grades, your leadership potential, and your bright future. You are told you have been selected for an exclusive organization. There is just one catch: […]
If you are reading this, your heart is probably racing. You likely just received a terrifying text message or phone call. Maybe it came from a man claiming to be “Tony Gonzalez,” “The Manager,” or a member of a cartel like CJNG or Sinaloa. They might have sent you graphic, gruesome photos of mutilated bodies. […]
If you are a high school student or a college undergraduate, you have likely seen them. The vague flyers on campus bulletin boards, the letters in the mail, or the cryptic text messages from friends saying, “I just need to practice my demo.” They all promise the same thing: flexible work for students with a […]
You walk to your mailbox or front porch and find a package waiting for you. It has your name and address on the label. You open it up, expecting something you ordered, but instead, you find a cheap plastic necklace, a packet of seeds, or maybe even just a hair tie. You check your bank […]
The Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) is a crucial time for millions of Americans. It is your opportunity to review your health coverage and make changes for the coming year. Unfortunately, it is also the busiest season for fraudsters. Every year, criminals flood phone lines and inboxes with medicare open enrollment […]
Imagine looking at your phone and seeing a notification asking if you are trying to recover your Gmail account. You didn't request it, so you tap "No" or "Deny." You think you’ve stopped a hacker in their tracks. Forty minutes later, your phone rings. The caller ID says "Google Sydney" or "Google Support." A polite, […]
We have all seen the commercials. The Prize Patrol van pulls up, the balloons come out, and a lucky winner is handed a giant check for $5,000 a week “forever.” It is a dream scenario that millions of people hope will happen to them. Unfortunately, scammers know how much we want to believe in that […]
You are sitting at home when your phone buzzes. It’s a text message that looks like an official alert: “State DMV Final Notice: You have an outstanding balance of $12.51 for unpaid tolls. To avoid a $50.00 late fee and license suspension, pay immediately at [link].” Your heart rate spikes. You rely on your car […]