Diabetes and hair regrowth treatments that just don’t work: Internet Scambusters #848 The incidence of Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in the US — and so are treatments and procedures for which there’s no evidence whatsoever that they work. In this week’s issue, we identify the five most common diabetes treatment scams and […]

How “overbiffing” tricks borrowers into repaying too much money: Internet Scambusters #847 Overbiffing — it’s a weird word for a nasty scam, tricking people who are behind on loan payments into paying more that their outstanding balance. In this week’s issue, we’ll explain how the scam works and what you should do if you suspect […]

How scammers trick scholarship applicants: Internet Scambusters #846 Education is an expensive business — and scholarships often can relieve a big part of the money burden. But knowing this, scammers have hatched a number of schemes that aim to take your money rather than giving you any. In this week’s issue, we’ll explain the most […]

Why those cheap Windows and Office programs don’t last: Internet Scambusters #845 When every cent counts, as it does for most of us, cheap Windows and Microsoft Office software has an undoubted appeal. But, in addition to the question of whether this software is legal or ethical, buyers also face the risk that it’ll stop […]

Vehicle history request could be a prelude to a scam: Internet Scambusters #844 Requesting a vehicle history report when buying a car is nothing unusual. In fact, it’s a wise move. But what if you’re a seller and the buyer asks for a report from an agency you’ve never heard of? It could be a […]

7 key steps to beat the free trial tricksters: Internet Scambusters #843 There’s nothing better than getting something for nothing, which is why many of us find free trials of products or services so attractive. But behind some of these deals are expensive subscriptions that many consumers don’t realize they’re signing up for. In this […]

Snippets issue highlights fake recall notices, bogus conference invitations and digital wallet thefts: Internet Scambusters #842 Ever had a car recall notice and, if so, did you just take your vehicle in to be checked without giving it a second thought? Maybe it was all entirely legit, but if the dealer then tried to talk […]

How beauty pageants lure entrants into spending thousands of dollars: Internet Scambusters #841 What’s the difference between a beauty pageant and a scam? Sometimes, it’s a few thousand dollars — the amount young Americans or their parents pay in hopes of achieving modeling stardom. In this week’s issue, we explain how the scams work and […]

Transcript trick heads up latest deluge of tax scams: Internet Scambusters #840 Tax scams have become a year-round affair, increasing in intensity as we near the first deadline for filing in 2019. As well as looking out for the usual crop of scams — which the IRS calls the “Dirty Dozen” — taxpayers should also […]

Experts question value of IV drip lounges: Internet Scambusters #839 Bodily infusions of vitamins and enhanced water via IV drips have become something of a craze, driven by celebrity users. While some of these “treatments” may perform no better than a glass of water and a vitamin pill, others — or at least the claims […]