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VERIFY Fast Facts: 4 ways to spot charity donation scams
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How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Scams
Weight loss gummies claiming to be endorsed by Oprah is false
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Scams
How to avoid falling victim to a timeshare scam
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Crime
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing is a form of fraud that has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Money
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing, when someone steals checks from the mail and erases everything but your signature to get a blank check, has become a popular form of fraud.
Scams
5 signs of a Social Security scam
Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Scams
Weight loss gummies claiming to be endorsed by Oprah is false
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Scams
How to avoid falling victim to a timeshare scam
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Scams
How to spot timeshare scams
Getting out of a timeshare can be tough and scammers try to take advantage of owners who are desperate to sell. Here’s how to spot a timeshare scam.
Crime
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing is a form of fraud that has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Money
Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox
Check washing, when someone steals checks from the mail and erases everything but your signature to get a blank check, has become a popular form of fraud.
Scams
5 signs of a Social Security scam
Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
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