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'Predatory' payday loan scammers thrive with stolen data, BBB says. What to watch out for.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 2 years agoA new report from the Better Business Bureau warns consumers of numerous ways scammers have found a...
Don't be the victim of a scam this holiday season
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 2 years agoThe holidays are definitely a busy time for everyone: finishing off holiday shopping and wrapping things up at school and work before hopefully enjoying...
Holiday scams aren't so easy to spot anymore. How online shoppers can avoid swindlers.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 7 months agoMelanie Duquesnel thought a pair of sequined trousers might add just the right amount of sparkle to...
How much is that boxer puppy online? Beware of puppy scams that can ruin your Christmas
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 2 years agoThe brown-and-white boxer puppy named "Gemma" couldn't have been any cuter. Super lovable, 12 weeks...
Watch Out for These 4 Ticketmaster and StubHub Scams — and Know How To Avoid Them
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance Canada· 11 months agoWith icons like Taylor Swift on tour this summer, concert ticket purchases are booming....
Why scammers love gift cards and what to watch out for ahead of Black Friday
The Hill via Yahoo Canada News· 8 months agoGifts cards may be the perfect present for that hard-to-shop-for loved one, but they are also a...
Job scams are among the riskiest. Here's how to avoid them
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 1 month agoEmployment-related scams ranked as the No. 2 riskiest scam – as people are more likely to lose money – based on a 2023 report by the Better Business Bureau. Investment and cryptocurrency scams ...
New warning for online shoppers: Watch out for fake 'discreet shipping' fees
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 7 months agoThe holiday shopping season is packed with warnings in 2023 about a flurry of phony websites that impersonate big name brands to scam consumers. Now, we're being warned that some phony e-commerce ...
That job or apartment listing may not be legitimate: How to watch for job and rental scams
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance Canada· 1 year agoYoung consumers ‒ including new college grads hunting for a job or a new apartment ‒ could end up losing big chunks of cash or vital ID information, like their Social Security numbers, to some ...
