Scams may be as old as recallable memories, but the advent of the internet took them to all new levels.
And while some scams are not hard to spot, others are so unbelievable you might think they are unreal.
Popups make for a seamless interactive website experience, but not for one user who almost got fleeced of his money by a fraudster pretending to offer help.
Imposter Behind Social Media Account
Ever had a “friend” who never once asked you for money suddenly pop into your inbox with a request? It may help to confirm their identity before parting with your cash.
Pyramid Scheme MLM Fraud
We used to think that scams were all shady and dark. Our assessment may be wrong as one user points Amyway's way, citing it as a pyramid scheme disguised as real business promising unlimited wealth.
Rental Scam on Craigslist
According to many on the thread, Craigslist is home to millions of ads, but scammers now ply their trade through rental listings. One man's experience followed him getting a good rental deal on a property listing.
Black Friday Scam
One user was saved by a security firewall of her credit card company after purchasing a 3D printer, laser engraver, and CNC for a Black Friday price on Facebook.