Online dating can be fun and convenient, but falling for a sweetheart swindle can be costly. Be wary of “friends” you meet online who develop a relationship with you only to con you out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Stay safe. Be Informed. Falling in love with a con artist has consistently been […]
Fraudsters are going after future pet owners by placing a false ad for pets online then scamming them into more money after they are emotionally invested in the cuddly ball of fuzz. Stay safe. Be Informed. First, a consumer searching for a pet sees a desirable animal listed for sale online, often on a classifieds […]
In a typical Grandparent Scam, a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). The “relative” of the grandparent explains she is in trouble and needs their grandparent to wire them funds that will be […]
Sweetheart swindles
/in Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staffOnline dating can be fun and convenient, but falling for a sweetheart swindle can be costly. Be wary of “friends” you meet online who develop a relationship with you only to con you out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Stay safe. Be Informed. Falling in love with a con artist has consistently been […]
Pet adoption scams
/in Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staffFraudsters are going after future pet owners by placing a false ad for pets online then scamming them into more money after they are emotionally invested in the cuddly ball of fuzz. Stay safe. Be Informed. First, a consumer searching for a pet sees a desirable animal listed for sale online, often on a classifieds […]
Grandparent scams
/in Fraud against older adults, Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staffIn a typical Grandparent Scam, a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). The “relative” of the grandparent explains she is in trouble and needs their grandparent to wire them funds that will be […]