Thursday 15 March 2012

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Scam alert: Smishing
WTSP 10 News
The text message was a "smishing" scam. It's a term for a relatively new scam, but one similar to a fraud you be familiar with called "phishing." Phishing is when crooks and identity thieves send you an email that looks as if it is coming from your ...
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Pinterest Scams: Free Starbucks, Red Velvet Cake Photos, and More
PC Magazine
The Pinterest scams draw your attention with freebie offers or enticing photos. Clicking on them automatically redirects you to a phishing site where you enter personal details into legit-looking surveys. Of course, you'll never receive the promised ...
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Epic Staff Battle of the Exponent: Is Kony 2012 a Scam?
Exponent Online
There have been claims that this is just a scam that the executives at Invisible Children are just taking the donations and rewarding themselves. If you want to know exactly how the funds are distributed, go to the Invisible Children website and see ...
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Beware of scam artists at Louisville NCAA tournament, Better Business Bureau warns
Louisville Courier-Journal
With four Kentucky men's basketball teams playing in the NCAA tournament in Louisville, the Better Business Bureau is warning about scam artists looking to capitalize on the scarcity of tickets and fans' desire to snap up souvenirs or team jerseys.
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Cold-calling Scammers Target Antivirus Customers, Diversify Their Tactics
PCWorld
"During the past week or so, we have received some complaints and it appears that some of our customers are being targeted by a new scam," said Adam Riley, head of third party suppliers at antivirus firm Avast Software, in a blog post on Tuesday.
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Winder Police Officer Targeted in 'Mystery Shopper' Scam
Patch.com
According to the Winder Police Department, a "mystery shopper" scam is becoming more widespread — an officer with the department recently received an offer. According to the Winder Police Department, a "mystery shopper" scam is becoming more ...
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Scam Targets Diabetes Patients
LocalNews8.com
"Once your information is in the hands of a dishonest person or supplier, you are susceptible to further scams." This new scam generally involves someone pretending to be from the government, a diabetes association or Medicare calling a Medicare ...
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Hernando deputies seek other victims in home improvement scam
Tampabay.com
By Marissa Lang, Times Staff Writer SPRING HILL — Hernando County sheriff's deputies have identified a man they believe led a scam operation targeting area senior residents and have asked any additional victims to come forward.
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