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Feb 22, 2022

This is how the FBI advises to prevent becoming a victim of romance scams

Romance is an exciting and blood-rushing type of thing that many people desire to experience. Unfortunately, it is known that many romance scammers can use this to manipulate and hurt…

BYRuddy Cano

Feb 22, 2022

BYVAntage Point

Jan 5, 2021

Veterans — avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, scammers are calling, texting and emailing Veterans with promises of vaccine availability and early access to vaccines. These promises are lies. The…

BYVAntage Point

Jan 5, 2021

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

Army, White House issue warnings about coronavirus hoaxes and scams

The White House is warning the public to ignore rumors of a national quarantine for the novel coronavirus, which were circulated by erroneous text messages. “Text message rumors of a national #quarantine are FAKE,” according to a March 1…

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

After years of vigilant service, veterans must remain vigilant online

The internet is a powerful tool for veterans. It allows them to keep up with friends, access their hard-earned benefits and shop for the things they need. Unfortunately, former service members are more likely than civilians to be targeted…

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

How to avoid 3 scams that target US service members

Nowadays, you have to be cautious of everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets. Here are some scams that have recently been affect…

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

Vehicle scams are targeting service members

According to a recent Better Business Bureau study, service members are more susceptible to fraud than average consumers. In fact, scammers using the name “Exchange Inc.” have been attempting to fool soldiers and airmen into thinking they are work…

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

BYFatherly

Apr 29, 2020

The best way to defeat annoying ‘robocalls’

Ask the Federal Communications Commission’s Patrick Webre when he last received a robocall, and he’ll quickly tell you: yesterday. “I don’t think I’ve received any today,” he says, “but it’s a pretty regular occurrence for me.” This, …

BYFatherly

Apr 29, 2020

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

11 most sophisticated scams you should watch out for

As the internet continues to expand into every aspect of society, online scams are o…

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

BYLogan Nye

Apr 29, 2020

Cyber awareness if it was designed for actual soldiers

Hey, remember in your last cyber awareness re-certification when you had to click through a whole scenario based on whether or not you would share industrial secrets on message boards with friends you had met at a science and engineering convention?…

BYLogan Nye

Apr 29, 2020

BYRuddy Cano

Apr 29, 2020

4 tips for buying your first car as a junior troop

Purchasing your first car is a minefield filled with predatory lenders and scams. Young troops, unfortunately, fall victim to these bloodsuckers every year because they do not know of the special offers and protections available to them. It’s excit…

BYRuddy Cano

Apr 29, 2020

BYBlake Stilwell

Apr 29, 2020

How this US soldier is the new Nigerian Prince

“Oh, beautiful friend,” begins an email from Nigeria, “I am in need of your help to move the sum of 30,987,544.36 out of my country but, alas, I cannot.” This email scam is old as email itself but is a spin on an even older scam, one that involv…

BYBlake Stilwell

Apr 29, 2020