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  1. Phishers send fake invoices | Consumer Advice

    Feb 23, 2018 · In this version, scammers, posing as a well-known tech company, email a phony invoice showing that you’ve recently bought music or apps from them. The email tells you to …

  2. Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam

    Jan 17, 2025 · It’s probably a scam. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money. Learn how the scam works so you can avoid it. …

  3. Three ways scammers try to steal your money | Consumer Advice

    We recently shared advice to help you safeguard the personal information in your accounts, on your computer, and on your phone to protect it from identity theft. But scammers aren’t just …

  4. Those urgent emails from MetaMask and PayPal are phishing scams

    May 9, 2023 · Most unexpected emails saying to act quickly, click a link, or call a number are phishing scams. They may look like they come from companies you know, but they’re from …

  5. How to recognize a fake Geek Squad renewal scam

    Oct 25, 2022 · Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to do if you see it. You get a text message or email that says you were or will be charged hundreds of dollars to renew your …

  6. How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice

    Here are signs that this email is a scam, even though it looks like it comes from a company you know — and even uses the company’s logo in the header: The email has a generic greeting. …

  7. Spotting scammy emails | Consumer Advice

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  8. New crypto payment scam alert | Consumer Advice

    Any unexpected tweet, text, email, call, or social media message — particularly from someone you don’t know — asking you to pay them in advance for something, including with …

  9. That text about overdue toll charges is probably a scam

    When you go through a toll, you know you’ll need to pay a fee to use that road or bridge. But scammers are targeting drivers with text messages pretending to be from the tolling agency …

  10. How to spot, avoid, and report imposter scams | Consumer Advice

    If you spot an imposter scam, report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Your report can help the FTC’s investigators identify and stop imposters. To get notifications about new scams and tips …