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Beware of the Sim-Swap Scam

SIM swapping, also known as SIM hijacking, is a technique used by attackers to gain control of your mobile number by deceiving your cellphone provider into transferring your number to their device. With your phone number in their hands, attackers can bypass security measures to access your emails, bank accounts, social media profiles, and more. This method exploits the use of text messages for account recovery, alongside information obtained from phishing, two-factor authentication intercepts, or leaked data.

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17 Scams You Should Be Aware Of

scams everyone should know

1. The fake check scam

The fake check scam arises from many different situations (for instance, you applied for a job, or you are selling something on a place like Craigslist, or someone wants to purchase goods or services from your business, or you were offered a job as a mystery shopper, you were asked to wrap your car with an advertisement, or you received a check in the mail for no reason), but the bottom line is always something like this:

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8 Scams Everyone Should Be Aware Of

1. Fake Job Check Scam

So my wife has been looking for part time work from home jobs to supplement my income. She found a virtual assistant position and applied.

The company offered her a position without interviewing her. It’s for 6-7 hours a week making hotel and travel reservations. She will be paid $400 a week, and $30 extra per hour over 7 hours as needed.

She asked some questions and got an odd response that felt canned. Basically she said she would receive a check for $2950 that would cover the first week’s pay, the cost of a printer and paper, as well as booking software.

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