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    Money - Scams

    You never want to end up a victim of a scam, so it’s important to know the ins and outs of common and current scam practices to make sure you stay ahead of the game.

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    10 Most Common eBay Scams to Look Out For

    eBay opens up a new world of used items and can't-miss deals. It also opens up the possibility of scams and cons. Don't fall victim—learn how to spot them.

    How I Ended Up in the NXIVM Cult—And How I Eventually Got Out

    Cults may seem outlandish and easy to identify, but they are notoriously good at recruiting...
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    4 Major Scams to Watch Out for in the Wake of Natural Disasters—and How to Avoid Them

    As awful as it seems, there are people who take advantage of natural crises. Whether...
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    Watch Out for These 13 Common Car Repair Scams

    Unless you're a car expert or best friends with a mechanic, you might be tricked...
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    Is That ‘Contact Tracer’ Really a Scammer? How to Tell

    In the age of coronavirus, your health isn’t the only thing at risk. Here’s what...
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    Never Answer Calls from These Area Codes: Scam Phone Numbers Guide

    Scam phone numbers are used every day to trick unsuspecting people into giving away their...
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    The Gift-Card Scam You Need to Watch Out for

    As the holiday season rushes full steam ahead, gift-card scams are on the rise. Learn...
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    If You See This Post on Social Media, Ignore it! It’s a Scam

    This scam has been circling the Internet for years.

    This Man Rigged the Lottery Five Times Before He Got Caught

    It was the biggest lottery scam in American history.
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    26 Secrets an Identity Thief Definitely Doesn’t Want You to Know

    Watch out: These former identity thieves confess the tricks they use to scam you right...
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    15 Ways Moving Companies Secretly Scam You

    You're giving everything you own to the moving company, so look for these serious red...
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    The Hotel Booking Scam You Definitely Need to Know About

    It affects nearly one in four American travelers—don't be one of them!
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    This Phone Scam Threatens to Throw You in Prison—Then Steals Your Info

    You always knew that jury duty was evil....
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    The Latest Scam That Has Hackers Targeting ATMs

    Remotely scary.

    My Identity Was Stolen—Here’s What I Learned

    Identity theft is affecting more Americans than ever before. No one thinks it will happen...
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    The Phone Scam That’s Tricking Grandparents All Over the Country

    Warn your loved ones!

    This “Virtual Kidnapping” Scam Is on the Rise—and It’s Horrifying

    This is seriously scary.

    This Guy’s Response to a Scammer Turned into a Hilarious Email Exchange

    Spoiler alert: It's hilarious.
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    That Time I Tried to Scam a Radio Quiz Show (and Totally Blew It)

    In this true tale from the Moth, America's premier storytelling group, a young man reveals...

    The Anonymous Confessions of a Con Artist

    A veteran scammer reveals how he made millions by ripping off unsuspecting investors—and how you...