Scams & Cons @ScamsCons

Some cons can happen only once, but if the circumstances are right, and the con artist is smart and con move quickly, it's the chance for a quick score. We're telling the tale of three unbelieveable cons ... that you will believe. Listen closely.

Listen on @Castbox_fm. Subscribe: castbox.fm/channel/id4142…

So, you want to be a star. It will take talent and no small amount of luck, but you just might make it ... if you can dodge the scammers who promise you a big break. Avoiding these scams may help you succeed. #scams #scammers #actors #celebrity

Gather ye grains of salt.

Mainstreet @MainStreet

5 years ago

The IRS wants to give your startup money – maybe as much as $250,000. And MainStreet will do all the work to claim it for you. This is the easiest financial decision you’ll make all year. Book your free onboarding today.

0 84 397 0 41

@willposkett Great alert! Thanks!

This episode of Scams & Cons is about carnival games and how they are designed to take your cash for a ride. So, step right up, sucker, we’re about to find out what’s in your wallet. #scams #scammer #carnival #carnivals #hoax #clawmachines #conartist #conartists

@Bhageshwar @NerdPyle @Acyn @TuckerCarlson What we need is a forced disclaimer at the bottom of the screen that says Fox and the courts agree this person should not be taken seriously.

@Emolclause @Acyn Tucker needs to produce evidence to back up his claim. Since he's a pundit and Fox says he shouldn't be taken seriously, there is no privilege to hide behind. If facts support his claim, he has a right to complain. Put up or shut up.

@Acyn OR it could have come from someone to whom you sent texts/emails OR someone to whom they forwarded them to OR someone at Fox who has access to the email/text/phone IT system OR it's just something he made up. Tell us about the story and show how the texts/emails relate to it.

@Retew_Boy Statham isn't the only one. We have an upcoming episode on impersonation scams and Tyler Perry rips on people pretending to be him.

No, you’re not talking to #JasonStatham you’re being #scammed grahamcluley.com/no-youre-not-t…

90 percent of those victimized of scams never report them, @AngeliqueW22 explains #FTCscam bit.ly/FTCevent

⚠️ Watch out for these fake Amazon emails, we’ve received over 2,200 reports about them in one week. Amazon will never contact you to ask for your credit/debit card details or your Amazon password. Forward suspicious emails to: [email protected] #PhishyFridays

Apple's controlled ecosystem may seem safe, but scammers always find a way - while Apple profits, too. #scams #cons #malware #imposter #fake Apple’s tightly controlled App Store is teeming with scams washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

There are reports of con artists creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers. After making the payment, . . . nabihq.org/airline-scam.h… #scams #fraud

As #vaccine rollouts begin, we're likely to see a surge in scams and fraud schemes related to COVID-19. Check out the latest MoneyWise Matters blog post to see how con artists are reaching their targets. buff.ly/3gaHlOD

Gift cards are popular and convenient … and not just for gifts. Con artists have latched onto gift cards as a convenient form of payment in their scams. Learn more by visiting the AARP Fraud Watch Network Gift Card Payment Scams site at aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

BBB Scam Alert: Beware claims of “free” roof inspections: Similar to storm chasers, “free” roof inspection scams take advantage of homeowners who are in need of immediate repairs. These con artists often use ... dlvr.it/RyQbGd #fraud #419fraud

@HamillHimself Alas celebrities are often targets for this. Non-celebs also get caught in impersonation scams like computer repair calls or telling people their Social Security is about to be cut off. It never ends.

WARNING: This is a SCAM!!! I have nothing to do with this & would hate to see anyone spend a penny on what is a complete fraud by con artists using my name without my permission. #UnauthorizedUseOfMyProfile 😡

Barnacules Nerdgasm @Barnacules

5 years ago

@HamillHimself If you see any of your friends getting sucked in by the #BitClout scam please warn them. I've been seeing quite a few celebrities get pulled into the scam & exposing their audience to it only to be ripped off. They even sold you 🤦‍♂️ bitclout.com/u/HamillHimself

9 8 75 0 1