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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....

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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...

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TxTag Scam Text and Toll Road Payment

The Texas Department of Transportation is aware of continued scams targeting TxTag customers regarding outstanding unpaid toll charges. TxTag does not send emails or text messages to customers regarding balances due. Please do not click links or respond to suspicious messages. TxTag takes customer account security and verification very seriously. W...

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TxTag Text Scam and Toll Roads Notice of Evasion

TxDOT(Texas Department of Transportation) is aware of continued scams targeting TxTag customers regarding outstanding unpaid toll charges. TxTag does not send emails or text messages to customers regarding balances due. Please do not click links or respond to suspicious messages. TxTag takes customer account security and verification very seriously...

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Is the MGM Data Settlement a Scam?

cpeyton@gmail.com Scam - Microsoft Account Team Email

Scammers are sending fake Microsoft Account Team emails like the one below asking potential victims to contact them at cpeyton@gmail.com or peyton@gmail.com addresses. The scammers spoof the sending email address to make the fake email appears as if it a Microsoft. ...

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Area Code 866 Scam Calls from Online Scammers - Beware

A lot of social media users have reported receiving technical support, Facebook, donation, and social security, and bank telephone scam calls from 866 area code telephone numbers. Please see the comments below, if there are any. If you have calls from area code 866, please share your experiences with me by leaving a comment below. Area code 866 is ...

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"Scotia Bank Online Transfer With The Ref" Scam

The fake "Scotia Bank Online Transfer With The Ref" email below is another scam created by online scammers to trick Scotia Bank customers into sending them goods. The fake email or scam tricks sellers into believing a payment was made by a buyer via Scotia Bank. The scam instructs the victims to send their goods to the so-called buyer bef ...

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"Chase Irregular Activity Detected on your Account" Phishing Scam

The fake email message below, which claims that an irregular activity has been detected on the recipients' Chase accounts, is just one of the many phishing scams being sent by cyber-criminals to potential victims. Therefore, Chase customers who have received the same email message are asked not to follow the instructions or click on the links w ...

Understanding the Benefits of Crypto Payouts for Businesses

For the past years, <a href="https://cryptomus.com/mass-payout">crypto payouts</a> have been gaining huge attention across businesses in different industries. With digital currencies becoming more and more mainstream, it becomes very important for a business to become aware of the benefits that are associated with these kinds ...

BCBSIL Scam Email- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Claim Notification from bcbsil_noreply@bcbsil.com

I just received a very convincing email that claim I had "an EOB with an updated claim" from BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Don't live in that state and have never lived in that state or had that insurance, but I did have Anthem BlueCross BlueShield insurance before years ago. ...

Wilko Big Sale Scam Online Store at wilkobigsale.com

The Wilko Big Sale scam online store located at wilkobigsale.com is one of the many Wilko has been made aware of, which are offering Wilko products at heavily discounted prices. These websites are not genuine and have been set up to scam users, the only legitimate Wilko website is www.wilko.com. Wilko would like to remind their customers that all W ...

Is Palamex a Scam or Legit Cryptocurrency Platform?

Palamex located at www.palamex.com is a fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange platform. The scammers behind the fake platform have created similar websites with different names. Once a fraudulent website is discovered and taken down, they created another and change the name. ...

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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

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

The Law Office Of Simon Goldenberg Arrest Warrant Scam

The so-called "Law Office Of Simon Goldenberg" email below is a fake. The fake email message is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from Speedy Cash, should delete it and not follow the instructions ...

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Evan Kate Billionaire Scam Money Giveaway

Beware of the Evan Kate Billionaire scams circulating on social media. Scammers lure potential victims into these scams by pretending to be Evan Kate, claiming she is giving away money to help people in any situation. The scammers will claim their potential victims need to send money, gift cards, or types of payment in order to receive the thousand ...

Heinecke Welding LLC PayPal Scam Message

Has anyone received an email or text message that appears to be from "Heinecke Welding LLC" regarding PayPal? If you have, please share what you know in a comment below. It appears there is a scam either impersonating or using Heinecke Welding LLC. When I get more information, I will update this post. ...

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NFCU Text Scam Message from 21398

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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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

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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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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