How to identify fake text message scams | verifythis.com
WEBMar 24, 2022 — AT&T. Amazon. Rexxfield, a cyber investigation services company. Here are five things to look for to determine if a text message is real or fake: Phony phone number: Scammers often try to impersonate well-known companies or the government in text message scams, but they’ll use a phony phone number. The scam text …
Hunter Biden laptop scandal: a fact-check | verifythis.com
WEBSep 18, 2023 — Yes, a laptop connected to Hunter Biden exists. The FBI seized it from a computer repair shop in Delaware. said it obtained a copy of the laptop’s data from Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s then-personal lawyer, in October of 2020. Giuliani, through his own lawyer, obtained it from , the owner of The Mac …
How to spot a class action settlement email scam - VERIFYThis.com
WEBOct 19, 2023 — Credit: VERIFY. If an emailed class action settlement notice prompts you to click on a suspicious link, that's a red flag. Red flag #5: Suspicious links. “Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment,” the FTC says.
Monthly payments for undocumented immigrants claims are false ...
WEBSep 20, 2023 — No, the federal government does not give undocumented immigrants $2,200 per month. Multiple sources confirmed to VERIFY that the claim about monthly payments for undocumented immigrants is false. Undocumented immigrants don’t receive any financial assistance from the federal government, several agencies said. The term “undocumented ...
Facebook lottery promotion is a common scam | verifythis.com
WEBAug 22, 2022 — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) frequently receives reports of social media-related lottery scams on its Scam Tracker and says Facebook is cited as the most common social media network involved. “Social media companies generally do not operate a lottery or sweepstakes, and any message saying …
Beau Biden died of brain cancer after serving in Iraq | verifythis.com
WEBOct 14, 2022 — President Biden’s son, Beau, died from brain cancer in 2015. Biden has attributed his son’s cancer diagnosis to burn pit exposure in Iraq. President Joe Biden speaks before designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo ...
Fact-checking 9/11 ‘jet fuel can’t melt steel’ conspiracy theory ...
WEBSep 11, 2023 — In total, 2,977 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. Conspiracy theories emerged following the 9/11 attacks and they are still shared across the internet to this day. The phrase “jet fuel can’t melt steel,” which references the Twin Towers’ collapse, has circulated online since Sept. 11 and even became part of popular meme culture ...
Extended car warranty calls, notices are scams | verifythis.com
WEBApr 14, 2023 — Car owners — particularly after a new purchase — will sometimes receive calls and notices in the mail warning that the manufacturer's warranty on their car is ending and they need to purchase an extended warranty. That’s the kind of notice one VERIFY reader recently received. Wesley asked us if the “Motor Vehicle Services Notice” he ...
5 ways to spot a paid survey scam - VERIFYThis.com
WEBOct 4, 2022 — Where to report a paid survey scam. If you or someone you know was the victim of a paid survey scam, you can file a report online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or call them at 877-382-4357. You can also report paid survey scams to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or the BBB’s Scam Tracker.
Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds
WEBJun 6, 2023 — According to the Center for Budget Policy and Priorities (CBPP), the Treasury “always uses whatever cash is on hand,” whether that’s from Social Security contributions or other sources, to pay the government’s bills before it borrows more money from the public. The public refers to all lenders that are not federal trust funds, including individuals, the Federal Reserve system, and ...
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