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How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App
Scams
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
Student Loans
5 ways to spot a student loan forgiveness scam
Reports of scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise after Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here’s what to look out for.
Scams
Tips to help spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise following Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here are 3 ways to spot these scams.
Scams
Yes, the On Point Global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is real
Did you get a postcard saying you could get a refund thanks to a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against On Point Global? That’s real.
Scams
The FTC settlement with On Point Global is real and not a scam
On Point Global is obligated to give consumers refunds after it settled with the FTC. Some consumers were mailed postcards to inform them of their eligibility.
Scams
5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a new job.
Money
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers a discount on internet services
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Money
Yes, FCC Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 discount is real
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Scams
Facebook does not have a lottery promotion. This is a common scam.
A VERIFY viewer recently received an email claiming he was a winner of the “Facebook lottery promotion.” This is one of the most common scams on Facebook.
Government
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Scams
Did you get an offer for a government grant without applying for one? It’s a scam.
Multiple VERIFY readers asked about offers they received for government grants with “no strings attached.” Those offers are scams.
Scams
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
Student Loans
5 ways to spot a student loan forgiveness scam
Reports of scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise after Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here’s what to look out for.
Scams
Tips to help spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise following Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here are 3 ways to spot these scams.
Scams
Yes, the On Point Global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is real
Did you get a postcard saying you could get a refund thanks to a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against On Point Global? That’s real.
Scams
The FTC settlement with On Point Global is real and not a scam
On Point Global is obligated to give consumers refunds after it settled with the FTC. Some consumers were mailed postcards to inform them of their eligibility.
Scams
5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a new job.
Money
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers a discount on internet services
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Money
Yes, FCC Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 discount is real
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free internet to low-income households.
Scams
Facebook does not have a lottery promotion. This is a common scam.
A VERIFY viewer recently received an email claiming he was a winner of the “Facebook lottery promotion.” This is one of the most common scams on Facebook.
Government
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Scams
Did you get an offer for a government grant without applying for one? It’s a scam.
Multiple VERIFY readers asked about offers they received for government grants with “no strings attached.” Those offers are scams.
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