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Tag Archives: Fraudsters

This senior fell victim to a gift card scam—a growing ploy for fraudsters

August 24, 2024 This senior fell victim to a gift card scam—a growing ploy for fraudsters Increasingly, gift cards are a leading fraud payment method reported by older adults, according to the Federal Trade Commission. BY The Conversation Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. … Continue reading This senior fell victim to a gift card scam—a growing ploy for fraudsters

After jail, these former fraudsters found lucrative careers—but it’s not the norm

  By Will McCurdy April 02, 2023 Back in 2017, the Fyre Festival managed to grab headlines, but not because it was a huge success. The music festival promised a glamorous, celebrity- and influencer-laden event on a far-off Bahamian island, with luxury accommodations, and charged thousands for the privilege. But things did not go quite … Continue reading After jail, these former fraudsters found lucrative careers—but it’s not the norm