Can a Mobile Phone’s Bluetooth Sensor Be Used to Detect Card Skimmers?
19 February 2019 - A viral Facebook post gave readers advice on how to avoid having their credit card details stolen while refueling.
Fraud & Scams Archive
Are Mobile Phone Users Vulnerable to ‘SIM Swap’ Fraud Through Phone Calls?
4 January 2019 - A social media post about a resurgent scam misstates the problem, but the form of fraud is very real.
Will Using the ‘Wrong PIN’ Protect You from Debit Card Fraud?
30 December 2018 - A tip spread via social media advises that debit card theft via card readers can be easily thwarted
Was Kelly Clarkson Fired from ‘The Voice’?
20 December 2018 - Genuine news articles typically don't contain plugs for scammy diet pills.
Is Lululemon Recruiting 150 Ambassadors via Instagram?
14 December 2018 - A viral post promising an ambassadorship with Lululemon in exchange for follows and shares on Instagram is a scam.
Will Pressing ‘Cancel’ Twice on an ATM Prevent Your PIN from Being Stolen?
25 November 2018 - Everyone wants to believe that following some simple piece of advice will protect them from harm.
Walmart Thanksgiving/Black Friday Coupon Scams
20 November 2018 - Walmart stores are not distributing free coupons via Facebook as part of Thanksgiving or Black Friday promotions.
Costco ’50th Anniversary’ $75 Coupon Scam
13 November 2018 - Costco is not giving out free coupons to Facebook users to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.
Hy-Vee 75th Anniversary $80 Coupon Scam
9 November 2018 - Hy-Vee grocery stores are not distributing free $80 off coupons as part of an anniversary promotion.
Is Ellen Degeneres Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
2 November 2018 - Don't fall for scams that use counterfeit Facebook accounts to falsely associate themselves with celebrities.
Can Southwest and American Airlines Passengers Collect Money from a Lawsuit Settlement?
31 October 2018 - A website urging certain travelers to register advises that "it may not be economically practical" for them to collect cash stemming from a real court case.
Publix $75 Coupon Scam
19 September 2018 - A free $75 Publix grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
