Reader's Digest

Imagine landing your dream job, only to realize it was an elaborate ruse to defraud you. It sounds like a nightmare, but it’s happening. A lot. Posing as companies or independent contractors, fraudsters are offering job hunters remote work—then pulling the rug out from under them. Instead of lucrative companies, these cybercriminals are running work-from-home scams that’ll steal your personal information or convince you to pay a small amount up front for something. Talk about kicking someone when they’re down.

8 Common Work-from-Home Scams—and How to Know a Job Is Legit

In an ideal world, you could get a call from someone and trust that it was genuine. Sadly, we don’t live in an ideal world. Fraudsters will pose as just about anyone to try and scam people out of their money, bank account numbers, or other personal information. Unfortunately, studies show that older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud. However, there are ways you can protect yourself from scammers! After all, knowledge is power. Here are the top 5 scams targeting older adults.

Seniors, Watch Out! Top 5 Scams That May Target YOU IN 2024

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

New York State

New York Post

New Yorkers need to stop mixing love with money.

Fraudsters are increasingly using dating apps, social media and unsolicited text messages to convince New Yorkers to make bogus investments, often in cryptocurrency.

Called “pig butchering,” perpetrators befriend their victims — fattening them up with elaborate stories — before going in for the kill and butchering them financially.



Inside Silicon Valley’s $12M Trump fundraiser with Winklevoss twins and venture capitalists

State Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning about the online romance scams due to the rising number of cases in New York. 

“New Yorkers who fall victim to these frauds should know they are...

Letitia James issues warning as New Yorkers increasingly fall for romance scams, with some victims losing up to $1M

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Be vigilant of scammers, not just for yourself but also for the elderly. It’s important to safeguard older adults, especially aging parents, from scams and fraud. For aging parents, it is important for their children or family members to help protect them from scammers and impostors. Although the elderly...

Be Aware of Scammers and Imposters

New York City, NY

Experts say to notify your bank that your cards were lost or stolen so they can be canceled and the bank can send you replacements via mail. Keeping an extra card and cash at home can come in handy if you lose your wallet. Freezing your credit immediately can prohibit...

I lost my wallet. Here's what experts say I should do to protect my identity and money

Paul Lee, 28, moved to Bangkok, Thailand from NYC three years ago. He lives in a 650-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in the Thonglor neighborhood, which Paul says is "the SoHo of Bangkok." The apartment came furnished, and Paul has access to amenities, including a pool and a gym.

I left the U.S. for Thailand — look inside my $544/month apartment

Newark, NJ

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Associated Press

The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier than ever to perpetrate fraud and get away with it. Internet and telephone...

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

People in their 30s may be a long way off from their retirement savings goals, but they have plenty of time to get on track. On average, Americans say they'll need around $1.46 million saved up to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual's "2024 Planning and Progress" study. And for millennials, the majority of whom are in their 30s, that number is a little over $1.6 million.

Here's how much money Americans in their 30s have in their 401(k)s

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

In a statement to NBC News, the retail giant said it was committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience — but that due to "extremely low volumes," it would no longer take personal checks starting July 15. It said it has taken several measures to notify guests...

Target will stop accepting personal checks

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning residents to be aware of potential utility scams. Although utility scams can happen any time of the year, they are more likely to occur during extreme weather events. The scammers take advantage of weather events, such as the current high heat temperatures the...

Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating Utility Companies In Person or Over the Phone

Charoen Pokphand Group’s Senior Chairman, Dhanin Chearavanont, reveals to CNBC's Christine Tan the secrets of the company's longevity and staying ahead of the competition.

CP Group's senior chairman shares the company's secret to success

Whether you’re gearing up for an international escape or a local road trip, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the thrill of travel. But before you hit “book” on that next well-deserved vacation, be mindful of these red flags to steer clear of online travel scams.

15 Online Scams All Travelers Should Be Aware Of

Decision-makers from payments businesses across the UK have identified Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud as the top threat to both their businesses and consumers. This is according to the first findings of an in-depth financial crime survey by The Payments Association, which champions innovation and collaboration across the industry, due for full publication later this month.

APP Scams Are the Most Dangerous Type of Fraud, According to The Payments Association Report

A woman said she "lost a lot of money" after being preyed on by fraudsters who posed as a legendary Hollywood star and his management team. Eileen Leeks, 63, who lives in Felixstowe, Suffolk, said she had been a huge fan of Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner for the last two years.

‘I was scammed out of £200 by a fake Kevin Costner'

Paramount and Skydance have struck a merger agreement. Hollywood's theater owners worry that continued consolidation in the industry will exacerbate production woes that have led to fewer film releases in recent years. Paramount and Skydance have long been production partners, co-financing and distributing around 30 films. More consolidation, more problems...

Hollywood theater owners are worried a Paramount-Skydance merger will usher in too much consolidation

(The Center Square) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about a rise in Mexican cartels using timeshare fraud scams to target American timeshare owners. Victims of these fraud scams have lost a combined sum of over $300 million, according to the FBI statement. “Cartels have...

FBI warns of Mexican cartel scams targeting older Americans

NewsBreak

Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here's how to stop them

Job scams are an emerging threat. They surged 118% in 2023 from 2022, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. Scammers may pose as recruiters or...

Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here's how to stop them

Comments / 0