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No, Verizon did not send customers texts from their own phone numbers
Some Verizon customers were sent text messages appearing to come from their own phone numbers that contained phishing links.
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No, Mayim Bialik is not endorsing CBD gummies
The Jeopardy! co-host is the latest celebrity to be unwittingly featured in a scam involving CBD products
Government
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A two-part text message claiming Homeland Security is warning people about a vaccination survey and to top off gas tanks and keep cash on hand, is false.
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VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 tips to spot scam text messages
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Tips: How to spot a scam text message
Wondering if that text message is a scam? Here are several things to look for to determine if it’s fake.
Social Media
Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real
Facebook Protect is a program designed to increase the security of accounts that Facebook says face additional threats in an election cycle.
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Fact Sheet: Five things to look for to determine if an email is fake
We compiled five key tips you can use to figure out if an email is a scam.
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Yes, scammers are impersonating Apple Support to try to steal your iCloud account information
Scammers impersonating Apple Support are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call.
Money
Are scammers impersonating Apple Support?
Scammers are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call.
Money
Yes, participating in a social media gift exchange can get you into legal trouble
A viral book exchange post shares many qualities of a pyramid scheme, and it’s also illegal to participate if you send something in the mail.
Money
Yes, the Equifax data breach settlement email and website are real
Years after the Equifax data breach exposed the personal information of 147 million Americans, we can VERIFY emails linking to EquifaxBreachSettlement.com are real.
Scams
No, Verizon did not send customers texts from their own phone numbers
Some Verizon customers were sent text messages appearing to come from their own phone numbers that contained phishing links.
Scams
No, Mayim Bialik is not endorsing CBD gummies
The Jeopardy! co-host is the latest celebrity to be unwittingly featured in a scam involving CBD products
Government
No, Homeland Security is not telling people to stock up on gas and cash
A two-part text message claiming Homeland Security is warning people about a vaccination survey and to top off gas tanks and keep cash on hand, is false.
Fact Sheets
VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 tips to spot scam text messages
Wondering if that text message is a scam? Here are five things to look for to determine if it’s fake.
Money
Tips: How to spot a scam text message
Wondering if that text message is a scam? Here are several things to look for to determine if it’s fake.
Social Media
Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real
Facebook Protect is a program designed to increase the security of accounts that Facebook says face additional threats in an election cycle.
Money
Fact Sheet: Five things to look for to determine if an email is fake
We compiled five key tips you can use to figure out if an email is a scam.
Scams
Yes, scammers are impersonating Apple Support to try to steal your iCloud account information
Scammers impersonating Apple Support are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call.
Money
Are scammers impersonating Apple Support?
Scammers are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call.
Money
Yes, participating in a social media gift exchange can get you into legal trouble
A viral book exchange post shares many qualities of a pyramid scheme, and it’s also illegal to participate if you send something in the mail.
Money
Yes, the Equifax data breach settlement email and website are real
Years after the Equifax data breach exposed the personal information of 147 million Americans, we can VERIFY emails linking to EquifaxBreachSettlement.com are real.
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