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Scams

In the wake of Buffalo mass shooting, here are four ways to spot charity donation scams

Scams

Yes, the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes is real, but there are scammers looking to take advantage

Publishers Clearing House, a marketing company famous for its sweepstakes, does not ask prize winners to send them any money to receive their prize.
Government

No, Homeland Security is not telling people to stock up on gas and cash

A two-part text message claiming Homeland Security is warning people about a vaccination survey and to top off gas tanks and keep cash on hand, is false.
Fact Sheets

VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 tips to spot scam text messages

Wondering if that text message is a scam? Here are five things to look for to determine if it’s fake.
Social Media

Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real

Facebook Protect is a program designed to increase the security of accounts that Facebook says face additional threats in an election cycle.
Money

Fact Sheet: Five things to look for to determine if an email is fake

We compiled five key tips you can use to figure out if an email is a scam.
Scams

Yes, scammers are impersonating Apple Support to try to steal your iCloud account information

Scammers impersonating Apple Support are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call.
Money

Are scammers impersonating Apple Support?

Scammers are calling people claiming their iCloud accounts have been compromised. Here’s how to spot a phony support call.
Money

Yes, participating in a social media gift exchange can get you into legal trouble

A viral book exchange post shares many qualities of a pyramid scheme, and it’s also illegal to participate if you send something in the mail.
Money

Yes, the Equifax data breach settlement email and website are real

Years after the Equifax data breach exposed the personal information of 147 million Americans, we can VERIFY emails linking to EquifaxBreachSettlement.com are real.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if robbers are handing out masks doused with chemicals as claimed in a bogus police bulletin.

Law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. say they haven’t received any reports about people handing out chemical-doused masks.
Business

Who is eligible to participate in the Old Navy class action settlement?

Most people who made a purchase at Old Navy between Nov. 12, 2015, and Dec. 2, 2021, are eligible to participate in the class action.

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In the wake of Buffalo mass shooting, here are four ways to spot charity donation scams

Yes, the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes is real, but there are scammers looking to take advantage

No, Homeland Security is not telling people to stock up on gas and cash

VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 tips to spot scam text messages

Yes, the Facebook Protect security email is real

Fact Sheet: Five things to look for to determine if an email is fake

Yes, scammers are impersonating Apple Support to try to steal your iCloud account information

Are scammers impersonating Apple Support?

Yes, participating in a social media gift exchange can get you into legal trouble

Yes, the Equifax data breach settlement email and website are real

Fact-checking if robbers are handing out masks doused with chemicals as claimed in a bogus police bulletin.

Who is eligible to participate in the Old Navy class action settlement?

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