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NFTs Frosties NFT Rug Pull Scandal — Two Scammers Have Been Arrested
Two scammers reportedly at the helm of the Frosties NFT rug pull have been arrested. What happened in the Frosties NFT rug pull? Here's how it all went down.Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Is SpaceX Token Legit? Beware — No Official Ties to Elon Musk
The SpaceX token has caught the attention of many investors. They want to know if the the crypto is a legit Elon Musk project. Here's what we know.Consumer Is EcoChip a Scam? Device Has Mixed Reviews, Buy at Your Own Risk
EcoChip is one of multiple devices on the market that claims to improve a vehicle's fuel efficiency and save you money. So far, the reviews are mixed. Is EcoChip a scam?Personal Finance SIM Swapping: How to Protect Yourself From Widespread Fraud
SIM swapping, in which hackers get your SIM card transferred from your phone to a different phone, can lead to security issues for many different accounts.Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Are NFT Charities Legit? Growing Concerns About Theft and Fraud
With growing concerns about NFT theft and fraud, you might be wondering whether NFT charities are legit. Here's what to expect as the NFT business booms.Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Scam Alert: Not All VeeFriends Accounts and Emails Are Legitimate
Gary Vee posted a scam alert on his VeeFriends website informing the public that he and his NFT collection have become the subject of a major scam.News Costco 40th Anniversary Scam Targets Shoppers Through Promotions
There's a new scam going around trying to get information from shoppers. Its called the "Costco 40th Anniversary Scam." Here's how to spot it.Taxes Watch Out for Scam IRS Texts This Tax Season, a “Prime Period” for Identify Theft
After an increase in fake IRS texts last year, the agency is warning the American public about text scams involving unemployment or stimulus checks.Personal Finance Beware of the Credit National Assist Scam Offering Debt Relief
If you get a phone call promising to help with your credit debt, beware! A Credit National Assist scam is out there trying to dupe consumers out of their cold hard cash.Personal Finance Guides 10 Student Loan Scams to Avoid As We Enter the New Year
Avoid these 10 student loans scams online criminals are using to gain personal information from people who can't afford to repay their student loans.Consumer Watch Out For Mia Torres Student Loan Scam Calls
Mia Torres phone calls claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are scams. Here's how to avoid scammers, whether by phone, email, text message, or social media.Personal Finance Student Loan Forgiveness Scams: What Alumni Should Watch For
As an overhaul of the student loan forgiveness policy is underway, scams are targeting debt-bearing alumni. Here's what to watch for.