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SIM Swapping—Criminals Steal More Than Your Phon
SIM Swapping: Prevention, Warning Signs, and Recovery Tips: Scambusters #1,230
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2026-07-09 01:00:41
SIM Swapping—Criminals Steal More Than Your Phon
Scammers Are Targeting Your SIM Cards: Scambusters #1,229
Most people think of their phone nu
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2026-07-02 01:01:14
Thinking about going solar? Here's how to avoid an
How to spot the warning signs of a risky solar contract
By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs
July 1, 202
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2026-07-02 01:00:54
Paying For the Dead – When Fake Estate Debt Coll
Learn the Warning Signs of Fake Estate Debt Collectors: Scambusters #1,228
Losing a loved o
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2026-06-25 01:00:52
Friendly Fraud: When the Customer is the Scammer
Fake Customer Scams and How to Avoid Them: Scambusters #1,232
You receive a text message about a large order from a potential new customer. This could be an exciting chance to make a significant sale and grow your business. However, be cautious. Many scammers are targeting representatives from companies like Avon, Mary Kay, Scentsy, and Pampered Chef, among others. They send fake order requests to trick you into giving them money instead of making a purchase.
In this article, you will learn how these scams work, what warning signs to look for, and simple steps to help you protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Friendly Fraud: When the Customer is the Scammer
Your phone rings. A person says they are a potential client, a manufacturer, or a business partner who needs your help quickly. It seems like a real opportunity. However, you soon start to feel that something isn’t right. This is how many independent sales representatives fall into scams every year.
Independent sales reps are especially at risk because they work between companies and clients, often handling payments, product orders, and relationships for different brands. This trusted but independent role makes them easy targets for scammers who know how to take advantage of them.
Recently, I received a text from an unknown number asking me to place an order for a company I work with. This was not a normal way of placing an order, and I immediately knew it was a scammer attempting to gathe
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