
Learn about the latest scams nationwide through the Better Business Bureau Scamtracker, where you can also report scams.

"If I had more time, I'd play with you a little longer. I hate the fact you're doing this to a lot of people." I told him.īut it felt great as I found myself angry listening to scammers in the background doing the same thing to countless others. I'd had enough and told him how I'm guessing a lot of you feel. Give minimal upfront money to contractors and save some for when the work is completeīack to my scammer, I wasn't about to click on the link he sent knowing he could then get into my computer remotely. Don't click on links in emails or texts and instead contact a business through ways you know are legitimate Don't answer the phone and let all calls go to voicemail Here are the top 3 ways to avoid the scams we're seeing now: Once that money goes to the wrong person, it's out of your bank and you won't get it back. She warns that you must make sure you know who is getting the money.Īnd try setting up security measures before sending any money. Hill is noticing other scams involving person-to-person pay apps like Zelle, Venmo, and others. It's just one of the scams we talked about during a Let Joe Know Facebook live with the Better Business Bureau's Jasmine Hill. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest cybersecurity threats and our tips to stay safe online. Also, you can report fake Norton phishing emails to Norton’s spam email address,. It supposedly came from Norton saying my account was charged $389 for auto-renewal of their computer protection. And remember to always have good, reliable antivirus on your computer. It's a common scam and an email I just received. Lucky you, there's a phone number to call if you want to cancel. PHOENIX - So, you get an email about your account being charged for renewing a service, but you never had it.
