scams
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How The Razzle-Dazzle Game Takes All Your Money
This game is illegal. Razzle, aka Razzle-Dazzle, is a scam posing as a carnival or street game, where you roll marbles in a box collecting points. Popping up in Havana, New York, New Orleans, and curbs and parking lots across the U.S., it’s like Three-Card Monte, but more complicated, and better disguised as a real…
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Don’t Let Alexa, Siri, Or Google Assistant Auto-Dial Companies
We’ve talked about how fake business listings can show up on Google Maps despite Google’s regulations, and use the appearance of legitimacy to exploit customers and other business. As it turns out, it’s pretty easy for AI assistants to fall prey to fake information, too.
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That’s Not The ATO On The Phone
2There’s a new scam in town to be wary of. People are receiving calls and text messages that purport to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Sometimes the calls relate to debt recovery while other times it’s about how to access your tax refund. Here are the warning signs to be wary of.
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How To Protect Yourself From Online Dating Scams
What’s worse than being catfished? Being scammed out of money by someone you thought liked you. Romance scams are on the rise, and these shameless grifts cost consumers more money than other kind of internet fraud. Here’s what you should watch out for if you’re looking for love.