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Fraud
If there’s anything we know for sure about scammers, it’s that they’re going to take advantage of new technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating a buzz right now – and making it even harder to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s totally made up.
Facebook Marketplace has become a wildly popular way for people to buy and sell goods online, from antique lamps to used cars. Unfortunately, it’s also become a hotspot for fraudsters – and they’ve found tricky ways to scam both buyers and sellers alike.
Technology makes life easier for you, but also for scammers. Social media, email, payment apps, crypto and more open up ways for fraudsters to seek your personal and financial information.
For many, Social Security is a main source of income later in life, and no one wants to lose out on those funds or a perceived opportunity for more benefits. This can lead to people acting in urgency when they hear from someone claiming to be the Social Security Administration, and scammers are taking full advantage.
Whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat at an airport restaurant or at a happy hour after work, chances are you’ll see a QR (quick response) code on the menu – usually a black-and-white square you scan with your phone to get right to a website or payment portal.
Whether you need some cash to pay off holiday debt, get snow tires or cover a surprise medical bill, be aware that loan scammer are all too eager to offer you their fake services.
Here are some real Summit member stories to show you how loan scams typically play out and help you stay safe:
Here are some real Summit member stories to show you how loan scams typically play out and help you stay safe: