You aren't the only one being scammed! Check out Consumer Jungle's Fraud of the Month. Here, we will post the latest scams circulating the consumer world. To put it simply, read these articles to be a smarter consumer. You never know, they might just help you avoid future scams.

 

Think Before You Click to Download an App

able apps, there has been a simultaneous proliferation of new online scams using cellphones and social networking sites.

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Tax Refund Scams

Income tax season is almost here and it is very timely to remind taxpayers about identity theft and tax refund fraud. The IRS has seen a significant increase in refund fraud stemming from identity theft.

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Education Scams

With high unemployment nationwide, many people feel forced to get retrained or simply decide to go back to school to hone their skills. Some may search for low-cost education options that will allow them to quickly expand their resume. Be aware that some of these programs may be phony.

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Work-from Home Scams

A weak economy, high unemployment, and exhausted unemployment benefits are just the conditions that make working from home sound so appealing...and just the right recipe for creating some attractive work-from-home scams.

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Answering "Too Good to Be True" Ads Can Be...Costly

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and for some it cost them everything. Sadly, these individuals seeking relief from their current financial struggles by answering a too-good-to-be-true online ad ended up losing it all.

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  • Think Before You Click to Download an App
    2012-04

    able apps, there has been a simultaneous proliferation of new online scams using cellphones and social networking sites.

    Online Safety
  • Tax Refund Scams
    2012-03

    Income tax season is almost here and it is very timely to remind taxpayers about identity theft and tax refund fraud. The IRS has seen a significant increase in refund fraud stemming from identity theft.

    Taxes
  • Education Scams
    2012-02

    With high unemployment nationwide, many people feel forced to get retrained or simply decide to go back to school to hone their skills. Some may search for low-cost education options that will allow them to quickly expand their resume. Be aware that some of these programs may be phony.

    Higher Education
  • Work-from Home Scams
    2012-01

    A weak economy, high unemployment, and exhausted unemployment benefits are just the conditions that make working from home sound so appealing...and just the right recipe for creating some attractive work-from-home scams.

    Researching Careers
  • Answering "Too Good to Be True" Ads Can Be...Costly
    2011-12

    Desperate times call for desperate measures, and for some it cost them everything. Sadly, these individuals seeking relief from their current financial struggles by answering a too-good-to-be-true online ad ended up losing it all.

    Online Safety
  • Hidden Costs with ‘Digital Wallet’ Payment Apps
    2011-11

    Companies are developing apps for smart phones that transform your phone into an electronic payment device. There may be hidden fees and liability issues associated with using these apps.

    Cell Phones
  • Online Video Games can be Identity Theft Hotspots
    2011-10

    Before playing a video game through the internet, one must first pay to play by entering credit card information online. Many people don’t give this a second thought, but those who purchase online are vulnerable to identity theft.

    Online Safety
  • Smartphone Picture Uploads Pose Security Risks
    2011-04

    Many smart-phone owners are tempted to use the geotagging capabilities to post pictures on the internet using the services of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. However, by doing this they are showing their exact location at various times of the day.

    Cell Phones, Social Media
  • Jury Duty Scams
    2011-03

    Your phone rings and the caller states that he or she is a jury duty coordinator and that you have not reported for jury duty as requested in a recent mailing. They say their records indicate that you were sent a Jury Summons and that soon a warrant will be issued for your arrest.

    Identity Theft
  • Debit and Credit Card Insecurity
    2011-02

    An Individual recently reported that his credit card had been hacked to the tune of approximately $4,200 from somewhere in France. But, how can this have been done since the card never left his wallet?

    Identity Theft