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  2. This Knoxville woman lost her life savings of $19,000 after ...

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    That's a 14% increase from a year prior. So if a criminal reaches out and tries to scam you, even if you know better, make sure to report it to the FTC. Doing so could prevent someone less savvy ...

  3. A fake Amazon refund scam leaves Louisiana couple out $60,000

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    An elderly couple was recently contacted by an alleged code agent from amazon claiming they were hacked, according to Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard. A fake Amazon refund scam leaves ...

  4. Package redirection scam - Wikipedia

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    A package redirection scam is a form of e-commerce fraud, where a malicious actor manipulates a shipping label, to trick the mail carrier into delivering the package to the wrong address. This is usually done through product returns to make the merchant believe that they mishandled the return package, and thus provide a refund without the item ...

  5. Don't scan: Police warn of malicious QR codes in packages

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    A new scam is afoot in Palm Beach, and the Police Department wants you to be aware of it. This scam is known as “brushing,” and it involves getting an unexpected package by mail or through a ...

  6. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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    An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.

  7. The Amazon 'brushing' scam and how it could affect you - AOL

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    Receiving a package you didn't order may seem like a nice problem to have but it could be you're caught up in a new scam. Here's all you need to know. The Amazon 'brushing' scam and how it could ...

  8. Sick of those scam text messages? What you can do - AOL

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    One of the scams hitting many cell phones is a form of phishing that is called, “smishing.” The text might say, “Jonathan, urgent notice for your USPS package 97OR442 Available for pick 8:55 ...

  9. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.