The Growing Risk of Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Scammers promote student loan forgiveness programs that they claim will guarantee immediate cancellation of their victims’ debt in exchange for an upfront fee.
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Chinese Language Phone Scams Ranked Top 3 in Canada
Chinese language phone scams refer to robocalls in Chinese that scare the recipient into thinking that there is some kind of urgent problem, which they need to speak to a representative about in order to solve.
Robocalls: The Unwanted Nuisance of Our Time
Robocalls are automated phone calls that have become a major problem for many people. They are often used for telemarketing or political campaigns, but they can also be used for scams or fraud.
Recognizing Insurance Phone Scams
Insurance scams refer to scammers who pose as insurance agents or representatives attempting to sell fake insurance policies or requesting payment for fees or services.
The Most Vulnerable Groups for Scams
There are certain groups who are specifically targeted by scammers and thus more vulnerable than everyone else, including seniors, recent immigrants, children, and those who are financially insecure.
The Growing Risk of Amazon Scams
Since so many people have accounts with Amazon, scammers know that making a multitude of random robocalls, emails, and texts will likely succeed in reaching many Amazon users.
Phone Calls vs. Video Calls: This Time It's Personal
With video chats being all the rage at work, catching up with friends overseas, and with your parents who still haven’t figured out how to turn their camera the right way, it’s becoming a bit ambiguous as to when a good, old fashioned phone call makes the most sense.
Paypal and Venmo and Zelle, Oh My: Understanding Cash App Scams
As the ever-evolving risk of scams continue to infiltrate the tech world, cash apps are no exception. That’s why it’s important to stay informed and vigilant about these three common cash app scams.
Gaining Back Customer Trust
94% of customers now refuse to answers calls from unknown numbers. Simply put, the more information you make accessible to customers when trying to call them, the more likely they will be to answer your calls.
When Your Boss Asks For a Gift Card...
Also known as “fake boss scams”, the gift card scam refers to scammers who impersonate supervisors of employees and trick them into buying gift cards for them over text or email.
How to Protect Your Business from Spam
Businesses are faced with many of the same types of spam calls that everyday consumers are, as well as some that specifically target organizations. Given that these business scam attempts are inevitable, the best approach is to stay informed and prepared.
How Scams Affect Seniors
According to the FTC, some of the most popular scams out there specifically target seniors. This article will explore three in particular to look out for.
Calls vs. Texts: The Ultimate Showdown
We here at SIPSTACK wish to assist you in deciphering these blurred lines of phone etiquette. It’s time to settle the text/call debate once and for all.
CRA Scams to Watch Out for This Tax Season
Scammers often tailor their scams to what’s going on at specific times of the year, and tax season is no different. That’s why we’ve made this list for all the most common CRA scams you may get hit with over the next few months.
IRS Scams to Watch Out for This Tax Season
Scammers often tailor their scams to what’s going on at specific times of the year, and tax season is no different. That’s why we’ve made this list for all the most common IRS scams you may get hit with over the next few months.
Why the Do Not Call Registry Won't Protect You From Spam
While there will certainly be a decrease in the number of robocalls you receive, registering your number to the Do Not Call Registry will not eliminate them altogether, and there are a number of reasons for this.
The Growing Risk of Veteran Charity Phone Scams
Veteran charity phone scams refer to scammers who pose as charities for war veterans and solicit donations via phone calls under this false pretense.
What To Do If You've Been Scammed
Here are some of the measures we recommend taking if you or a loved one suspect you've been scammed.
The Growing Risk of SMS Scams
SMS scams refer to messages that pretend to be sent from either a personal or business contact, prompting the recipient to click a fraudulent URL link, which will result in their personal details being tracked.
Why am I Receiving Calls From +266696687?
The digits of this number actually spell out 'ANONYMOUS' on a telephone keypad, which is why it may be used by anyone who is trying to hide their identity from you.
Ho Ho Holiday Scams
Delivery scams refer to emails with shipping notifications that appear to be sent from legitimate mail carriers and parcel delivery services, but are actually sent from illegitimate scammers trying to steal your money.
How Scam Affects Different Age Groups
It is a common misconception that seniors are disproportionate victims and targets of fraud. Fraud affects every generation differently.
The Growing Risk of Friendship and Romance Scams
Friendship and romance scams refer to scammers who create fake profiles on dating apps, social media platforms, or other online communities with the intention of forming an online relationship with their victims.
The Growing Risk of the Grandparent Scam in Canada
The Grandparent Scam refers to scammers who call senior citizens, pretending to be their grandchild in an emergency crisis.
How Covid-19 Has Impacted Fraud
In the wake of Covid-19, businesses around the world were forced to quickly adapt to the new reality the pandemic had brought in 2020.