Articles On:internet scams

Health Advice on the Internet

The worldwide web offers answers to most every question under the sun, but not all ...

Sick woman in bed looking for health advice on the internet. Credit: Imageegami

Beware of Scams That Target Older Adults

Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, offers expert advice ...

Man looking at his phone, having been victim to scams that target older adults. Image by Kannapat Inkhammoon

Beware of Job Offer Scams

Reports of job offer scams and other job-related scams to the Better Business Bureau more ...

A black senior man on his phone looking distressed because he just fell for a job offer scam.

How to Spot Lies and Fakes

Knowing how to separate fact from fiction is important to people of all ages, but ...

a puzzled woman looking at a computer tablet, needs to know how to spot lies online. Image by Prostockstudio

November 9, 2022

Tips to Avoid an Amazon Imposter Scam

Don’t be scammed by an Amazon imposter! Instead, use these tips to spot pretenders who ...

man giving credit card info on phone.Don’t be scammed by an Amazon imposter! Instead, use these tips to spot scam pretenders who want to cheat you out of your money. Image by Katie Nesling. Don’t be scammed by an Amazon imposter! Instead, use these tips to spot scams, the pretenders who want to cheat you out of your money.

Scam Prevention Quiz: How Scam Savvy Are You?

Are you prepared to resist a scam? Take our Scam Savvy Quiz to see how ...

confused man at a computer photo by Stokkete Dreamstime. Are you prepared to resist a scam? Take our Scam Savvy Quiz to see how savvy or vulnerable you are to warnings, romance, and false promises.

Beware of People Pretending to Be From Social Security

Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be ...

Social Security Scam