Category: Scams

Beware Amazon “Package Shipped” Email Scams

Beware Amazon “Package Shipped” Email Scams

Just thought I would quickly share one of the scam emails I got today. It claims to be from Amazon.com, about a purchase being shipped. They even include a shipping address in the email, so that you can see that it’s not going to your address. It’s not too...

Can You Use the BBB to Find Work at Home Scams?

Can You Use the BBB to Find Work at Home Scams?

A lot of people think of the Better Business Bureau when they want to learn about a company. That’s why a lot of people go to their site when they aren’t sure if they’re looking at a work at home scam. The BBB has built up a lot of...

FTC Targets Employment Scams and Online Business Scams

FTC Targets Employment Scams and Online Business Scams

They’ve been promising for a while that they’d be looking harder at online activities, and now the FTC has taken action against a number of scams as a part of “Operation Empty Promises.” These scams were damaging to a number of people who were trying to find work in...