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Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
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No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
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Yes, scammers can use artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
If you get a strange phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, a scammer could be using “voice cloning” to deceive you.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
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No, mortgage companies don’t mail out warnings about expiring home warranties. This is a common scam.
Many home warranty scams try to scare people with urgent, threatening letters that appear to come from a mortgage company or local records office.
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How to spot an extended auto warranty scam
Extended warranties seldom give you the same coverage as the original factory warranty and unsolicited offers are most likely a scam.
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Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI is warning against the use of USB charging stations in airports and other public places. Here’s what to know about “juice jacking.”
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5 VERIFIED ways you can fact-check online claims
It can be hard to distinguish between true and false information online. VERIFY compiled these five tips to help you fact-check for yourself.
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VERIFY Fast Facts: 4 ways to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
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How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
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Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
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Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants are not legit
Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
If you get a strange phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, a scammer could be using “voice cloning” to deceive you.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Scams
No, mortgage companies don’t mail out warnings about expiring home warranties. This is a common scam.
Many home warranty scams try to scare people with urgent, threatening letters that appear to come from a mortgage company or local records office.
Scams
How to spot an extended auto warranty scam
Extended warranties seldom give you the same coverage as the original factory warranty and unsolicited offers are most likely a scam.
Scams
Yes, your cellphone could be hacked if you use a public USB charging station
The FBI is warning against the use of USB charging stations in airports and other public places. Here’s what to know about “juice jacking.”
Fact Sheets
5 VERIFIED ways you can fact-check online claims
It can be hard to distinguish between true and false information online. VERIFY compiled these five tips to help you fact-check for yourself.
Scams
VERIFY Fast Facts: 4 ways to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
Scams
Scammers targeting small business owners on Facebook with claims of free grant money
The posts say they guarantee up to $3 million in small business loans or grants, many with a no-payback promise. Those ads aren’t legitimate.
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