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The “Slide jewelry scam” is a specific type of online fraud that targets individuals, often on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, with what appears to be an attractive offer to become a brand […]

getdiscoverstudent.com is a website domain used by Discover Financial Services to promote and allow students to apply for their student credit cards. It is a legitimate and official portal for their student card offerings, primarily […]

The “Comcast $50 off” offer is a well-known scam that has been active for a while, often targeting both current and former Xfinity customers. Scammers are clever and use multiple tactics to trick people. How […]

The “Baby of the Year” contest is a widespread and often deceptive online scheme that preys on the love and pride of parents. While some contests may be legitimate, many operate with a business model […]

An email scam is being perpetrated using the name of the prestigious law firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. These emails, often impersonating the firm, are designed to deceive recipients into believing they are facing […]

The website Babyoftheyear.org is a real and legitimate competition, but it’s often referred to as a “scam” by some people due to its business model, which can be seen as exploitative or misleading. It’s not […]

ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming service that will bring all of its content, including its linear cable channels, to a single platform for the first time. The service, simply named ESPN, is scheduled […]

The FedEx “reschedule delivery” text scam is a common type of phishing attack, also known as “smishing,” that preys on the fact that many people are expecting a package. Scammers exploit the trust associated with […]

The FAFSA refund (i.e. the leftover student aid after your school has paid your tuition, fees, and other costs) doesn’t come from FAFSA directly, but rather from your school’s financial aid office, based on the […]

Scammers frequently exploit the trusted “service@paypal.com” email address to carry out phishing and other scams. While “service@paypal.com” is a legitimate email address used by PayPal for things like transaction receipts and notifications, scammers use sophisticated […]