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www.theracketreport.com - it is a Fake-News Website

The website 'www.theracketreport.com' is a fake-news website. Everything on this website is fiction, fake-news, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. Even their disclaimer states that the website’s content is fake or fiction. So, any article or news reported by the website should not be taken seriously....

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"John Cena Dies In Car Crash"

The hoax article on the fake-news website below: "John Cena Dies In Car Crash," is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The WWE superstar is not dead and is alive and well. The celebrity death hoax was created by the fake celebrity news generator website "www.fakeawish.com". That is why it is important that you...

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"Catholic Priest Who Died for 48 minutes Claims that God is a Woman"

The article: "Catholic priest who died for 48 minutes claims that god is a woman," published on fake or news satirical website "www.worldnewsdailyreport.com" is a hoax. The article is spreading on social networking websites and the rest of internet like wildfire. The articles on the fake website are all fictional and should not ...

10 years ago
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Celebrity Death Hoax - Actor Gene Hackman is Dead at 84

Retired actor Gene Hackman is not dead. A death-hoax Facebook page and a misleading tweet or post from Dylan McDermott help spread the hoax, which claims that the 84-year-old Oscar-winner is dead. The hoax reached over a million people on social networking websites. The actor is alive and the death-hoax Facebook page has been removed. Also, Dylan M...

10 years ago
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"A Norwegian Woman Gives Birth To Baby Elephant!"

The article below: "A Norwegian Woman Gives Birth To Baby Elephant," published on fake or news satirical website "www.huzlers.com," which claims that a Norwegian woman gave birth to baby elephant is not true. The image in the article (see below) is not a real baby, but a sculpture or an art-piece called "Newborn" creat...

10 years ago
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Tesco Refused to Serve a Soldier Because It Would Offend Muslim Customers

The post below: "This Tesco on Oak Street, London refused to server a soldier because he was in uniform and they were afraid it would offend Muslim customers," is a hoax. The hoax is spreading like wildfire on social networking websites and has caught the attention of Tesco, a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer...

10 years ago
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"Australia - 600-Pound Woman Gives Birth to 40-Pound Baby"

The article below: "Australia: 600-Pound Woman Gives Birth to 40-Pound Baby," published on fake or news satirical website www.worldnewsdailyreport.com is a hoax. The articles on the fake or news satirical website are all fictional and should not be taken as facts....

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"Skype will be Closed on 15 March, because it gets very Crowded"

If you have received the message below: "Skype will be closed on 15 March, because it gets very crowded," please delete it because it is a hoax. Skype WILL NOT shutdown on March 15, so please do not follow the instructions in the message. We first saw this hoax back in 2013, but some prankster who has nothing to do, has resurrected it....

10 years ago
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"2-Year-Old Who Shot Mother In Walmart To Be Tried For Crime As An Adult"

The article: "2-Year-Old Who Shot Mother In Walmart To Be Tried For Crime As An Adult," published on fake news or satirical website www.empirenews.net, is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.empirenews.net' are all fictional and should not be taken as fac...

10 years ago
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"Ricky Martin Dead in Tragic Accident New Years Day"

Ricky Martin is NOT dead and the videos on popular video sharing website YouTube that claim that the Puerto Rican singer, actor and author has died in a car accident on New Years day is a hoax. The video is a voice-over of Lt. Keith Boyd of Marin County Sheriff’s Office announcing the death of Robin Williams back in August 2014....

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Saved-By-The-Bell Star Dustin Diamond Charged With Murder After Stabbing Victim Dies

The article: "‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Charged With Murder After Stabbing Victim Dies," published on fake news or satirical website www.empirenews.net, is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.empirenews.net' are all fictional and should not ...

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Celebrity Death Hoax - "Playboy Tycoon Hugh Hefner Passes Away at Age of 88"

The hoax below, which claims that Hugh Hefner,founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprise was found dead, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Hugh Hefner is NOT DEAD. Whenever something dramatic or depressing like the death of someone is posted on social network...

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Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

I got a Moonton email from donotreply@register-sc.moonton.com claiming someone tried to change my account settings and sent a verification code. The thing is, I do not have an account with any Moonton game. Is this some type of phishing Moonton scam or what? ...

Brushing Scam in a Red Package

I got a package from Amazon that I did not order. It was in a red box with a business card that had a QR CODE. I looked at my order history and I didn't see it and I knew I didn't buy it. I called Amazon and they said this is a SCAM and when you scan the QR code the scammers get access to everything in your phone. ...

Is the MGM Data Settlement a Scam?

I just received the MGM Data Settlement email below. They are cutting me a check for $75. Easy money. Never had a problem with the breach, our data is always available these days unfortunately. You have to be diligent watching your accounts. ...

Officer Schultz Scam Call - Press One for Concerned Department

Scammers are calling potential victims claiming to be Officer Sarah Schultz from a so-called legal department. The scammers claim their potential victims need to discuss their case and take action. Potential victims are then asked to press one in order to connect to a federal agent. ...

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8664466319 PayPal Scam and Fraudulent Email

Scammers are using the telephone number 866-446-6319 to trick potential victims into contacting them. The scammers send out fake PayPal emails to potential victims claiming there is a fraudulent charge on their accounts and ask them to call the fake customer service telephone number for help. If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be PayPal cus ...

Is The $750 Shein Gift Card a Scam? Flash Rewards System

It seems that the Flash Rewards system is a scam. They have promotional deals that you complete in order to get a gift card. The scam is, they say you must complete X number of deals in a specified timeframe (ie 20 days). It's fast to complete deals, but they don't credit you right away. It may take a week or more to get credited. And, you ...

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Fastrak Lane Tolls Scam Text - Fine and License

The Fastrak Lane Tolls scam text message below, which claims you need to avoid a fine and keep your license, is being sent by online scammers. The text aims to frighten and trick potential victims into clicking the link in it. The link goes to a phishing website that steals personal and financial information, which will be used fraudulently by scam ...

McAfee Scam Invoice and Fraudulent Messages

Scammers are sending McAfee scam invoices like the one below to potential victims. The scammers aim to frighten and trick their potential victims into calling the fake Mcafee customer or technical support telephone number in the email. Therefore, recipients of the fake McAfee are asked to delete it and should not call the fake McAfee technical supp ...

202 Area Code Scams and Calls

I have been getting a lot of 202 scam calls over the past few days. It seems scammers are using special technology to spoof the actual phone number of a government agency or call from ZIP code (202 for Washington, D.C., for example). This can trick some people into thinking the caller is from a valid source. ...

Economic Impact Payment Scam Text Messages

Please beware of "IRS $1,400 Economic Payment" scam texts. I got the $1,400 fraudulent rebate text message below. This clever scam aims to trick victims into handing over sensitive personal and financial information under the pretense of receiving Economic Impact Payment stimulus aid. ...

Samsung Mobile Promo Draw Lottery Scam

There is no "Samsung Mobile Promo Draw" lottery. Therefore, the email message below, which claims that the recipients are lucky winners of the Samsung Mobile Promo Draw, is a scam that is being sent by lottery scammers to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message should not respond to it or follow the instru ...

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PayPal Docusign Scam Email Doc

The fake Docusign email, which claims PayPal customer service sent the recipients a document to review and sign, is a scam. The Docusign email scam is being sent by scammers attempting to trick potential victims into clicking the link in it. The link goes to a fake and phishing PayPal website that steals account credentials, personal, or financial ...

Pig Butchering Scam and How it Works

Pig Butchering scam is a practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. It is a type of confidence and investment fraud in which the victim is gradually lured into making increasing monetary contributions, generally in the form of cryptocurrency, to a seemingly sound investment before the scammer disappears with the contributed monies. ...

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Is Btygo a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of btygo.com

Btygo located at btygo.com is a fake online store claiming to sell jackets, tops, sweaters, dresses, leggings, pants, shoes, boots, bras, bags and other apparel. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have shopped at the fake store are asked to contact their ban ...

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Brushing Scam in a Red Package

Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

McAfee Scam Invoice Renewal Charge and Cancellation

Scammers are sending the Mcafee scam invoice below to potential victims. The scammers' aim is to frighten and trick their potential victims into calling the fake Mcafee customer or technical support telephone number in the email. Therefore, recipients of the fake McAfee are asked to delete it and should not call the fake McAfee technical suppor ...

Apple Pay Text Scam Support Number

I just received a text that identified as Apple Pay verifying a charge to my Apply Pay credit card and asking me to call if I didn’t make the purchase. They told me there were multiple changes that looked suspicious and wanted me to download an app from the App Store. I hung up and called Apple CS via a number found on the Internet. ...

Apple Approval Notice Scam Support Number

The "Apple Approval Notice" text message below, which claims an Apple Pay Pre Authorization was made on the recipient's iCloud account, is a scam. The fake message is a trick scammers use to frighten potential victims into contacting them at a fake Apple support telephone number. ...

Is 877-848-0075 a Scam Telephone Number?

I want to know if 8778480075 is being used by scammers? I want to know if it is another 877 area code scam number. I know scammers sometimes use 877 area code numbers to perform scam activities, so I always research 877 area code telephone numbers whenever I get a call or text message. If you have any information about 877-848-0075, please share in ...

8664466319 PayPal Scam and Fraudulent Email

PayPal Docusign Scam Email Doc

Is Clarifion a Scam? Review of the Air Purifier

I placed an order for Clarifion Air Purifier at www.clarifion.com on April 14, 2020, and have gotten nothing until now. No response when I call, only voice recording stating I will get a callback. Have yet to hear from anyone. I've sent 8 separate emails and get the same response of "it has been shipped and allow 22 business days" to ...

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Spell Caster Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

Online users, if you see messages like the one below, which claim that Dr Iyaryi, a spell caster, or others like him, can help you win the lottery, get pregnant, fix your relationship problems, cure your diseases and do a lot of other things to help make your life better, please note that it is a scam. The scam is another attempt by scammers to tri ...

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Is Jetsono a Scam or is it Legitimate?

I ordered a Jetsono from a YouTube advertisement linked to www.jetsono.com. It was £24.86, or near that price, as it was impossible to return to verify the initial page stating that the price was £24.86 (more or less). Before going to checkout, I was asked to pay and chose PayPal as the payment method. PayPal verified me and sent me a cod ...

NFCU Text Scam Message from 21398

NFCU has received reports about fraudulent text messages circulating, claiming NFCU texts will originate from numbers like 21398 or 40554 starting Feb. 16th. Please be aware that these texts are NOT from them. If you receive a text regarding your Northern account that you weren’t expecting, don’t respond. Instead, contact NFCU directly. ...

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Tabak V Apple Qualified Settlement Fund for iPhone 7

I just received an email from Tabak vs Apple Qualified Settlement Fund via checkbook.io. Has anyone received the same email and is it legit or a scam? ...

Is the BCBS Settlement a Scam or is it Legit?

I received an email regarding the BCBS Settlement that I submitted a few years ago. Is anyone still waiting for an email and can you recall when you submitted the claim? ...

Is Jovic Freeman and Partners Canada a Scam or Legit Law Firm?

I want to know if Jovic Freeman and Partners Firm (jovicfreemanllp.com) in Canada is a legit law firm or a scam. I searched for the law firm at the Canadian Bar Association's website at www.cba.org, but I did not find it. If you have any information about the newly created Jovic Freeman and Partners website, please leave it in a comment below. ...

Is brz.ai a Scam or Legitimate Website?

I received the Turbo Tax text message below with a link to brz.ai regarding a W2 form. The link looks suspicious but it is currently redirecting to Turbox Tax legitimate website. ...

Is 877-848-0075 a Scam Telephone Number?

Is Donald Cassels LLP Canada a Scam or Legit Law Firm?

I want to know if Donald Cassels LLP Firm (donaldcaselsllp.com) in Canada is a legit law firm or a scam. I searched for the law firm at the Canadian Bar Association's website at www.cba.org, but I did not find it. If you have any information about Donald Cassels LLP, please leave it in a comment below. ...

Is federicosan.online a Scam or Legit Website?

Can anyone tell me if federicosan.online is a scam or not? I keep seeing links to it in on social media websites. If you have any information, please share in a comment below. ...

Is Wasylin Law Office a Scam or Legit Firm in Canada?

I want to know if Wasylin Law Office Firm in Canada is a legit law firm or a scam. I got a fax/letter but with so many fake Canadian law firms popping up, it is hard to know who to trust. If you have any information about Wasylin Law Office, please leave it in a comment below. ...

Is thegivingfunds.com a Scam or Legit Website?

Can anyone tell me if thegivingfunds.com is a scam or legitimate? The website said Americans can get Emergency Relief Funds to help pay rent, credit cards, groceries, Student Loans, utilities, medical bills, and any other dinancial burdens. ...

Is knowbenefit.com a Scam or Legit Website?

Can anyone tell me if knowbenefit.com is a scam? The website said Americans under 65 could get a surprised check and maybe eligible for a health insurance plan. If you have any information, please share in a comment below. ...

Is Web Envy io at webenvy.io a Scam or Legit Website?

I want to know if webenvy.io is a scam or legitimate website. The website said it has been around since 2018, but its domain name was registered only 30 days ago. There is no physical address of the company, so I cannot tell who is operating it and from where. If you have any information about webenvy.io, please share it in a comment below. ...

Is useanysim.com a Scam or Legit Website?

Can anyone tell me if UseAnySIM is a scam or not? They claim to provide a free method to unlock your smartphone from any mobile carrier using your smartphone's IMEI number. If you have any information, please share in a comment below. ...

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Officer Schultz Scam Call - Press One for Concerned Department

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Economic Impact Payment Scam Text Messages

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McAfee Scam Email Cancellation Request

The McAfee scam email request cancellation below is just one of the many being sent by scammers to trick potential victims into contacting them. The fake invoice claims the recipients' subscription will be renewed automatically unless they turn it off in 24 hours. It then gives them a fake MacAfee customer service telephone number to call. The ...

Sunpass Text Scam Lane Tolls Fines and Payments

Fraudulent Sunpass text messages are circulating on mobile devices like the one below. These scam texts falsely claim to be from Sunpass toll authorities and request your personal information to pay overdue toll violations. Do NOT provide any personal or financial information via these messages. ...

202 Area Code Scams and Calls

Toll Road Texts Scam and Fraudulent Messages

The Toll Road Text scam is just one of the many being sent by scammers. The scam text message aims to trick potential victims into clicking the link in it by threatening late fees and legal actions. The link goes to a phishing website that steals personal or financial information. Therefore, if you have received the text scam, please delete it and ...

Ezdrivema Alert Scam - Vehicle Unpaid Toll Bill

The EZDriveMA alert scam below is a text message scam that targets EZPass users in Massachusetts. The scam involves unsolicited texts that claim to be from EZDriveMA and request payment for unpaid tolls. But, EZDriveMA will never request payment by text and all links associated with EZDriveMA will include www.EZDriveMA.com. ...

Coinbase Email Scam - Unauthorized Payment Processed

Here is another Coinbase email scam. This one claims there is an unauthorized transaction from your PayPal account to Coinbase and asks potential victims to call the fake PayPal customer service/support telephone number in it. The fake number is linked to a call center operated by scammers waiting to trick their victims into disclosing their accoun ...

Pig Butchering Scam and How it Works

Is tjsummer.com a Scam or Legit Website?

The website tjsummer.com is a scam and is not associated with Trader Joe’s. The website tricks unsuspecting victims into signing up for unwanted subscriptions by utilizing deceptive techniques and the names of brands like Trader Joe’s, Amazon, The Home Depot, and Walmart to trick visitors into taking an online survey. ...

Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

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Type Amen Facebook Posts for Help of Children, Adults or Animals

Beware of deceitful Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Amen," in order to make them popular. This type of activity is another Like-Farming scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used ...

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Microsoft Account Security Code Request Email

This morning I received the e-mail message below from "Microsoft account team (account-security-noreply @microsoft.com)" stating that I have verified my Microsoft account by requesting my security code. I did not request such code. The e-mail message also states that, if I didn't request this code I should change my password at https: ...

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Your Android Has Been Infected With A Virus Fake Messages

The message or advertisement: "Your Android has been infected with a virus. Tap OK to remove now.", is a fake. If you are browsing the internet on your Android device and the message pops up, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because, the message will always popup claiming that your Android device is infected with a vir ...

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Mr. Bean Rowan Atkinson Died Celebrity Death Hoax

Mr. Bean is NOT dead. Rowan Atkinson, English actor and comedian known as Mr. Bean, is another victim of a celebrity death hoax created by cyber-criminals. The hoax was created by cybercriminals with the intention of tricking online users (especially social media users) into installing malicious Facebook applications, or other malicious software. T ...

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1-410-200-500 is being used by Cybercriminals

Recipients of SMS text messages or calls from telephone numbers starting with: 1-410-200-500, instructing them to click on a link to visit a website or respond, are asked to delete the messages, and should not follow instructions in them or the callers'. This is because 1-410-200-500 and sequential numbers are being used by scammers to trick po ...

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Google Docs or Drive Phishing Email Scams

Google and other online email account users should beware of the phishing email messages or posts like the ones below that were created by cyber criminals to steal their accounts' usernames, passwords, infect their computers with a virus, ransomware or other malware. Recipients of unexpected email messages or posts appearing as if they came fro ...

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Your Gmail Address has Just Won You 500000 USD and Apple Laptop Scam

The email message below: "Your gmail address has just won you 500,000 USD and APPLE LAPTOP for this month of 2014 Lottery promotion which is organized by GMAIL & MICROSOFT OUTLOOK LOTTERY INC & WINDOWS 8 LIVE," is fraudulent and you should not respond to it with your personal information. Also, there is no Gmail, Google, Hotmail, ...

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Is Geeker a Scam or Legit Content Streaming Website?

Geeker located at www.geeker.com is a fraudulent content streaming website. The website which claims it is your best option to keep yourself entertained for hours because you will be able to find movies, music, and books to suit whatever mood you are in, is similar to the fraudulent websites: lilplay.com and tzarmedia.com. Online users who have use ...

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Please Call Spam SMS Text Messages from Vtext.com

If you have received SMS or text messages asking you to call a particular phone number, please do not. Scammers have been using cell phone wireless networks' Email to SMS or Web Portal text messaging service to send fraudulent messages like the ones below to their potential victims. Remember to view the comments made below by persons who have ...

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WhatsApp Donation Hoaxes or Fake-News

WhatsApp does not make charitable donations for sharing photos, messages, audio, or posts. Therefore, WhatsApp users should not share posts with instructions to share a photo or message to help raise money for someone in need. Below are samples of WhatsApp hoaxes or fake-news that are currently circulated on the social media messaging platform. ...

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Fake Bank of America SMS Text and Email Messages

If you are a Bank of America or BoA customers and you have received SMS text or email messages like the ones below, which appear as if they were sent by the Bank of America, asking you to call a particular phone number, visit a website, or respond to them, please do not. This is because the messages are phishing scams being sent by scammers or cybe ...

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The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messages

If the pop-up message below: "Android Launcher Update Required." shows up on your phone while you are browsing the web or using a certain app, please do not follow the instructions in it, just ignore it because it is a fake. The fake message was created by cybercriminals to frighten and trick mobile users into visiting malicious websites, ...

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Is Pro Power Save a Scam? Review of Electricity Saving Device

Pro Power Save is a scam like so many other so-called power-saving devices. It seems that the scammers just change the name of the device as soon as they have been discovered. There is no device on the market now that can save 90% on your electricity bills. If this was so, then every news media would be talking about his product, especially now, wh ...

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Your Package Cannot Be Delivered Scam Text - us9514961195221

The fake USPS text message below with tracking number us9514961195221 is just one of the many scams being sent to potential victims. Therefore, recipients are asked not to click the links in the fake text messages. This is because the links go to fake and phishing USPS websites which steal account credentials, personal, and financial information. ...

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Evri Parcel Delivery Scam Text from 07394194403

The Evri Parcel Delivery text scam below, which claims the recipients' parcel has a shipping fee, is being sent by online scammers. The aim of the scammers is to trick potential victims into clicking the link in the fake text message, which goes to the fake and phishing Evri website: evri-redelivery.com, which steals personal and financial info ...

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Officer Schultz Scam Call - Press One for Concerned Department

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Fake Bank of America SMS Text and Email Messages

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Financial Hardship Department Scam - 833-732-2828 - 833-877-3102

If you receive Financial Hardship Department emails like the one below asking you to call 833.732.2828, 833.877.3102, 833.877.2938 833.877.3009, 833-877-1903, 833-714-6238, 833-528-2121, 855-544-6425, 855-455-5177, 833-674-2425, 8336160584, 8559196396, 855.967.5972, 855-653-8686 or other telephone numbers, please do not call the telephone numbers. ...

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Type Amen Facebook Posts for Help of Children, Adults or Animals

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Your Gmail Address has Just Won You 500000 USD and Apple Laptop Scam

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1-410-200-500 is being used by Cybercriminals

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Is Blaux Portable AC a Scam? Review of the Air Conditioner

There are claims online that Buy Blaux located at buyblaux.com is a company that put out both a Portable Air conditioner and a wearable Air Conditioner. Looking online it seems very difficult to find detailed information about Blaux. The company has no online presence on social media and the only place to order this device is from the Blaux website ...

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Microsoft Account Security Code Request Email

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Google FREE Apple iPhone X Visitor Browser Opinion Survey Scam

If you are asked to complete the survey below "Google FREE Apple iPhone X Visitor Browser Opinion" please do not participate in it, because it is a trick to get online users to purchase products, services, complete questionnaires or surveys, by pretending to offer them rewards which are actual advertisements. The fake Chrome Opinion Surve ...

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Evri Reschedule Scam Text and Fee - evri-reschedule.com

The Evri Reschedule text scam below, which claims the recipients' parcel has a shipping fee, is being sent by online scammers. The aim of the scammers is to trick potential victims into clicking the link in it which goes to the fake and phishing Evri website evri-reschedule.com, which steals personal and financial information. ...

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Is Oshenwatch a Scam? Review of the Online Store

See the reviews of Oshenwatch located at buyoshenwatch.com below or help us review the online store selling Oshenwatches smartwatches. Your review will help others when you share your experiences with them because sharing experiences builds trust and transparency. And, we believe that people's voices should be heard, which is why we have create ...

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