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Bride Refusing To Pay Wedding Musician for Wearing the Bridal Color Slammed
"Part of me believes the bride approved it so she could later use it as an excuse to not pay," one internet commenter said.
Baristas Push Back at Claim Starbucks Has Been 'Scamming' Customers
"Oldest magicians trick—a false bottom," a comment read under one video that disproved the viral claim. "Thanks for debunking!"
Woman Shares Why She Lawyered Up to Fight Her Sorority's $6,000 'Scam'
"I've never felt so taken advantage of by people who claimed to be my 'sisters,'" Taylor-Nicole Limas told Newsweek.
Man Shows How to Spot Camouflaged ATM Skimmer in Viral Clip
"I've known about this for a few years and now I compulsively give the card readers a yank before using them," a Reddit user wrote.
Debt Collectors and Psychics: The Internet Reveals Jobs They Don't Respect
"There are debt collectors who call relatives of the deceased to pay off their debts when they are not legally obligated to," a Redditor pointed out.
SIM Swap Scam: Man Losing Life Savings Sparks FBI Investigation
A man lost more than $700,000 after he was targeted by a SIM swap scam, which involves criminals switching a mobile number to a SIM card they control.
Shaun King Disputes Clothing Line a Scam After Orders Reportedly Unfilled
Many people have commented on A Real One's Instagram, questioning when or if they will receive an update on their orders.
Sheriff Issues Warning As Scammers Leave Fake Cash on Car Windshields
The counterfeit bills will "look authentic, and may even feel authentic," warned Newton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia. Previous incidents have been linked to auto thefts.
How 'The Tinder Swindler' Made This Woman Realize She Was Being Scammed
Before watching the Netflix show, the woman had given over $92,000 to support a partner who, ultimately, was not one.
Accused Leader of GoFundMe Scam With Homeless Vet Sentenced to 27 Months
The 2017 scam made international headlines and even led to a Hulu documentary.
Ex-Yale Employee Admits to Stealing $40M in Electronics From School
Jamie Petrone pleaded guilty to conducting an elaborate fraud scheme in which she sold purchased electronics to outside businesses.
Woman Praised For Making Stepdaughter Pay Rent After She Was Caught Lying
The Internet rushed to support a stepmother who demanded stepdaughter pay rent while her biological daughters don't.
Frosties NFT Scheme Leads to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges for 2 Men: DOJ
Ethan Nyugen and Andre Llacuna were charged after a criminal complaint said they rug-pulled investors for a fraudulent NFT.
Man Allegedly Scammed $1.3 Million From Amazon, Sold Nonexistent Furniture
In 2021, more than 2.8 million consumers reported being victims of fraud, with most consumers reporting imposter scams followed by online shopping scams.
Catfishing Scam Turns Love Story When Woman Meets Real Man in Fake Profile
In 2020, more than 23,000 catfishing victims across the United States sent scammers over $605 million, according to the FBI.
Fake Donation Sites Are Surfacing Amid Ukraine Crisis, Experts Warn
Scammers are attempting to use the current Russia-Ukraine conflict to swindle those looking to help Ukrainians.
Romance Fraud Scamming Americans Out of Over $1.3B in Past Five Years
"These fraudsters know exactly how to play on people's emotions," a U.S. attorney investigating the scams warned.
Alexis Floyd on Playing Anna Delvey's BFF Neff in 'Inventing Anna'
Alexis Floyd told Newsweek all about taking on the role of Neff, one of Anna Delvey's closest friends in Netflix's "Inventing Anna."
Crypto Company Reportedly Scamming New Hires Out of Thousands, BBB Says
The Better Business Bureau scam tracker has been receiving complaints about the fake crypto business since November.
Anna Delvey and Martin Shkreli Were Once Acquaintances
Will Stephen of "SNL" portrays hedge fund manager and convicted felon Martin Shkreli in Netflix's "Inventing Anna."
Social Media Cons Now Most Profitable Method for Scam Artists
"Social media was far more profitable to scammers in 2021 than any other method of reaching people," the Federal Trade Commission said.
Meta and Chime Join Forces to Sue Alleged Phishing Scammers in Nigeria
As technology evolves, scammers—not just Nigerian ones—are coming up with more unique ways to steal people's money.
Man Pleads Guilty to Duping Victims Out of Millions in Mass Mail Scheme
Elderly victims were tricked into thinking they had won over $1 million in some cases, according to the DOJ.
Scammers Utilizing Fake Websites to Advertise Free COVID At-Home Tests
"When the government rolls out big initiatives, such as the stimulus checks, scammers typically find ways to take advantage," the BBB said.
Fake COVID Tests Are Circulating Online, Here's How to Avoid Buying Them
The Federal Trade Commission warned about "opportunistic scammers" who are taking "advantage of the spike in demand."
Man Reports Possible Staff Imposters at COVID Testing Site, Police Say
Police are warning about the potential scams as many areas report testing shortages.
Viral Video Warns of Rising Gift Card Scam Ahead of Holiday Season
The gift card scam has affected around 21 percent of adults, according to recent studies, with experts also warning against the common act.
Uber Working With Florida Authorities to Locate Scammers of Grandparents
Grandparents in two separate cases were instructed to withdraw money before someone came to collect it using the ride-sharing service.
Woman Claims She Was Bilked Out of $80K in Amazon Scam
She said she panicked when the Amazon impersonator told her she had been hacked, which then allowed him to scam her.
The Better Business Bureau Issued a List of Top Holiday Scams
The organization released a "Naughty List" of potential holiday scams designed to take advantage of people during the holidays.