Scams – Money Crashers https://www.moneycrashers.com Turn the Tables on Money Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:58:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 6 Types of Common Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For https://www.moneycrashers.com/types-common-craigslist-scams/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=31796 Craigslist makes it easy to find just about anything you need, but it is also home to scammers. You don't have to avoid Craigslist to avoid being "taken" — you just need to know what to look for. Learn the most common Craigslist scams, advice on how to avoid them, and the red flags to look out for.

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The post 7 Types of Bank Scams & How to Avoid These Frauds appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> How to Protect Your Social Security Number & Avoid Identity Theft https://www.moneycrashers.com/protect-give-out-social-security-number/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=28954 Your Social Security number is worth protecting. But it seems like you’re asked for it everywhere you go. Find out how to keep it safe and reduce your chances of becoming an identity theft victim or falling prey to a financial scam.

The post How to Protect Your Social Security Number & Avoid Identity Theft appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> Insurance Fraud Definition – Different Types and What Constitutes Abuse https://www.moneycrashers.com/insurance-fraud-abuse/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=302576 Have you ever committed insurance fraud? Are you sure? The definition is really broad, and the penalties can be stiff. Find out what insurance fraud is and how it affects you.

The post Insurance Fraud Definition – Different Types and What Constitutes Abuse appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> The 9 Most Famous Money-Laundering Examples of the Past 50 Years https://www.moneycrashers.com/money-laundering-examples/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=300923 Many large banks — and at least one country — have been involved in money-laundering cases. This list covers some of the most significant cases of the last 50 years: the actors involved, the criminal activities they shielded, and the consequences they faced.

The post The 9 Most Famous Money-Laundering Examples of the Past 50 Years appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> Identity Guard Review – Is This ID Theft Protection Service Right For You? https://www.moneycrashers.com/identity-guard-review/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:22:13 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=297955 By catching identity theft early, Identity Guard helps prevent the thieves from causing too much harm. And its identity restoration tools help you repair any damage they’ve caused already. To figure out whether this service is right for you, take a closer look at its features.

The post Identity Guard Review – Is This ID Theft Protection Service Right For You? appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> 10 Real Estate Scams and Fake Home Buying Frauds to Watch Out For https://www.moneycrashers.com/real-estate-scams-home-buying-frauds/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:28:46 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=297159 Real estate scammers target just about anyone who owns or wants to buy a home. And their cons are incredibly varied, from lowball cash offers to outright mortgage fraud. Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a real estate scam and protect your home, finances, and sanity.

And it’s not just homebuyers who are at risk. Real estate scams can also target homeowners hoping to sell their homes or refinance their home loans. Owners or buyers of commercial property can also be targets. Even renters aren’t immune.

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The post How to Avoid Scams and Stay Safe on Craigslist & Facebook Marketplace appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> What Is a Ponzi Scheme – Bernie Madoff Scandal Explained https://www.moneycrashers.com/bernie-madoff-ponzi-scheme-explained/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:00:31 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=22173 One of the most common investing frauds — the one that made Bernard Madoff infamous in the United States and around the world — is known as the Ponzi scheme. Learn what a Ponzi scheme is, the scheme for which Madoff became infamous, and how to protect yourself from falling victim to a similar scam.

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The post 7 Home Utility Company Scams to Beware Of (Water, Electric & Gas) appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> Work From Home Scams – How to Avoid These Fake Job Opportunities https://www.moneycrashers.com/work-from-home-scams-list-fake-jobs/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:30:37 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=19964 The number of full-time remote workers is growing rapidly. Unfortunately, there are also many common work-from-home scams. But there are plenty of tips for spotting and avoiding them. Keep these tips close at hand as you seek out legitimate ways to earn income from home.

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The post 12 Elder Fraud Scams That Target Senior Citizens – How to Stay Protected appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> Debit & Credit Card Skimming Fraud – How to Avoid Card Skimming Devices https://www.moneycrashers.com/debit-credit-card-skimming-device-avoid-fraud/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:00:09 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=21087 I can vividly remember the day last summer when my wife and I were walking into a movie at the theater when I received a phone call from an unknown number. I decided to listen to the voice message before we went in for the show. As I heard the words “your bank account has

The post Debit & Credit Card Skimming Fraud – How to Avoid Card Skimming Devices appeared first on Money Crashers.]]> How To Respond To Unauthorized Transactions In Your Bank Account https://www.moneycrashers.com/how-to-respond-to-unauthorized-transactions-in-your-bank-account/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:23 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=8866 This past weekend, for the first time in my adult life, I was the victim of identity theft. We were walking into the movie theater about to sit down for a movie, and I got a phone call from a weird phone number. I listened to the message as we sat down in our seats

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