Does the Supplement InteliGEN Increase Intelligence?
22 August 1970 - We could find no proof that the supposed brain supplement InteliGEN enhances brain function or is even safe to use.
Fraud & Scams Archive
Diabetes Vaccine Announced?
22 August 1970 - An organization claiming to have invented a vaccine against diabetes that also reverses the effects of the disease was swiftly shut down by the Mexican government for making fraudulent health claims.
Food Lion $90 Coupon
22 August 1970 - The Food Lion grocery chain is not offering $90 coupons to Facebook users who click and share links.
Kroger Free Coupon/Gift Card Scam
8 July 2018 - Kroger is not giving away free grocery coupons or gift cards to Facebook users who like and share a post.
Cashier’s Check Overpayment Scam
7 September 2003 - Sellers advertising online are defrauded by "buyers" who pay with cashier's checks made out for amounts in excess of the agreed-upon purchase price and ask the balances be sent to third parties.
‘One Ring’ Scam
19 September 2017 - Warnings of a 'one-ring scam' in which telephone customers return hang-up calls from foreign phone numbers and get charged hefty fees are greatly exaggerated.
IRS Impersonation Telephone Scam
19 September 2018 - Callers pretend to be IRS fraud division employees and tell victims they owe tax monies that must be paid immediately to avoid arrest or other criminal penalties.
Jordan Embry's Like Farm
7 April 2015 - Rumor: Jordan Embry is giving away thousands of dollars to people who like his Facebook page.
IRS Notification: Criminal Complaint
6 April 2015 - Phishing scheme: E-mailed notices that appear to be IRS notifications of criminal complaints.
IRS Prepaid or Wire Transfer Fraud
20 February 2015 - Scam: Phony IRS telephone demands that overdue taxes be settled via prepaid debit card or wire transfers.
+967 233 45 SIM Cloning Warning
21 November 2014 - Can your answering a call from the number 96723345 enable scammers in Peru or Pakistan to clone your phone's SIM card?
Free Starbucks Gift Card Scam
8 July 2018 - Promises of free Starbucks gift cards to Facebook users are part of a long-running online scam.
