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Scams you May Not Have Heard of:
Ooops - Wrong Number Scam:
You receive a text that was obviously sent to you by mistake. It sems to be urgent information (such as a doctor's appointment reminder or an investment opportunity), so you text or call the sender to let them know they sent the message to the wrong number. The scammer starts a friendly conversation in an attempt to befriend you. This is how they get you to trust them, and may be a lead up to a romance scam or an investment scam. If they send a link, don't click on it! It may contain malicious malware. Also, if you receive messages with an opportunity to text back STOP, don't do it! (This let's the scammer know that they reached a live person.) Instead, just delete the message and block the phone number.
Crypto Refund Swindle: You may have lost money through a crypto swindle or investment. A company that refers to itslef as a Refund & Recovery Company from the US Department of State offers to get you your money back, for a fee. Don't fall for it! They will steal your identity and money and you' won't get your money back. Or, they'll falsely tell you they'll refund the money they charged but only if you make them a testimonial video saying how great their company is.
Fake High School Sports Streaming Scam: Fake sites are sprouting up, promising that for a fee, you can watch a streaming video of their favorite high school team. They take your money but when it's time for the game, they don't deliver. And, they have your credit card information! It's advised that you check with the school itself to find out if it's a legitimate site before purchasing online streaming videos of sport's events.
Out of Stock Scams.:
Fake ads are placed on social media sites. They take your order but later you get an email that the item is out of stock. You never get a refund but now, they have your credit card information.
Delivery Driver Cant Find your Home Scam:
A delivery driver calls and says they have a package for you but that they can't find your address. If you say you didn't place an order, they'll tell you that it's a gift. In order to deliver the package, they'll con you out of your personal information. It's recommended that if you get a call like this from a delivery driver, you contact the seller directly to find out if it's a legitimate delivery.
Good News! Many consumers have purchased what they thought was a free trial offer with a small delivery fee, but they ended up being charged hundreds of dollars for months. The FTC just returned 1.1 million dollars to consumers who fell for this scam. If you feel like you may have fallen for this scam and are eligable for a refund, go to the FTC website, and look for 'refunds to consumers.'