Online fraud is today’s most common crime. Victims are often told they are foolish for falling for it, but fraudsters use psychological mechanisms to infiltrate the defences of their targets, regardless of how intelligent they are. So it’s important to keep up with the latest scams and understand how they…
Savvy Senior: Best dating apps for seniors | News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. — Cautious Carol Dear Carol: Whether you’re interested in dating again or just…
Best dating apps for retirees | Valley Life | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to spend time with,…
State police warn of computer scam | News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
FARMINGTON — State police are warning residents of a computer scam. Police said when logging on to a computer, people see a message telling them to contact Microsoft due to a virus. People calling a phone number speak with a person claiming to be with Microsoft’s security office, telling them…
Making Room: Responding to inquiries | News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Before covering how best to vet prospects, a word about spam is in order. Within a few hours of running your ad, you are likely to get a flurry of brief texts such as: “Room still available? See it today?” or “Sounds Perfect!!!” These abbreviated prompts are usually scams. Delete…
US woman robbed of US$15,000 during Facebook Marketplace scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Nijme Fardous drove from Dearborn to Cincinnati, Ohio, to purchase a truck that was posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace, but when she arrived there was more than just a truck waiting for her. Fardous said that she found the truck online, and sent a US$500 (RM2,190) deposit to hold…
Is Outback Steakhouse Giving Away Free Steak Meals for Two? | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Have you seen the post from Outback Steakhouse Fans rewarding “everyone who $hares & ¢omments in the next 7 days with a steak meal for two with any drinks?” Before you start clicking and sharing, here’s what we found out… Townsquare Media PhotoTownsquare Media Photo Outback Steakhouse Free Steak Dinner…
THE POSTSCRIPT: A letter to Krissy | Open | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
A couple of days ago, a friend of mine posted something written by a friend of his on Facebook. This is what she had to say: “I’ve been contemplating what I really miss in life. Why do I feel this empty space? I have not felt completely full in a…
In-Depth: A rise in online scams and how Idahoans are being affected | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Inflation isn’t the only thing taking a toll on Idahoans’ wallets. So are scammers. Multiple reports show scams are on the rise both nationally and in the Gem State. “Between January and Sept. 30 of this year, Idahoans have reported losing $20 million dollars to fraud,” said Rachelle Littau, consumer…
How to Avoid the Top Internet Scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
Our phones have made us hyperconnected. You can use them to check your email, answer calls, respond to text messages, chat on any number of platforms, check your dating profile, and so on. All those means of communication are increasingly being taken over by online scams. “The internet is a…