The internet has made it easier for people from all over the world to breach the barriers of cultural and linguistic differences and establish connections far from home. While it certainly made it easier to establish bonds with people, the internet has also consequently made it easier for fraud or scams to reach consumers from all over the world.
With this in mind, you should keep yourself vigilant from scammers and be wary of a scam alert. The top 10 frauds in the world are targeting consumers who conduct business online such as online purchases making an online consumer the most suitable victim.
And if you manage multiple properties as a landlord, you need to be aware. Fake tenants are producing real documents which will leave you seeing red and many times a big mess (literal and financial).
To avoid falling victim to these scams, you should always keep yourself updated on common scam alerts by keeping your list of scamming websites updated.
Recently, phone scams threatening legal action by the IRS for tax payment failure have also become increasingly common, and it pays to be aware if you are being scammed to avoid them.
Scam Alert! Top 10 Frauds in the World
Scam alert tips are now being circulated despite the numerous lists of scamming websites which still employ the same techniques as the top 10 frauds in the world.
You should know what the top 10 frauds in the world are to avoid becoming a victim and losing thousands or even millions of dollars. The top, and most common, online frauds include:
- Phishing Email Scams
- Nigerian/Money Laundering Scam
- Plane Ticket/Visa Scam
- IRS Phone Scams
- Lottery Scam
- Inheritance Claim Scam
- Business Investment Scam
- Assassination Scam
- Fake Antivirus Software Scams
- Social Media Poser Scam
This list is based on current reports made by crime agencies. Protecting yourself from the work of these criminals should be your utmost priority. Keep yourself updated with a scam alert and be wary of these schemes.
The Scams Landlords Hate, the ‘Fake’ Tenant with ‘Real’ Documents
Property managers or landlords are seething about this scam. Basically, prospective tenants will try to find landlords who are sympathetic when they approach with a sob story about needing to move in quickly, without the proper documents necessary for rental.
They’ll sometimes offer to pay cash upfront, as long as you don’t run their credit through a credit reporting agency or other background checks. In addition, the documents they do provide are fake, doctored from PDF files downloaded from the internet.
Yes, this includes things like pay stubs or any other type of documentation necessary for rental. And before the landlord realizes it, the fake tenant has either skipped out on back rent or stripped down apartments or homes of valuables (think appliances, wiring, piping, anything of value).
If you manage property for rental, always run proper credit and background screening. Bleeding hearts can sometimes turn into bleeding wallets.
List of Scamming Websites
A recent report made by scam alert contractors has identified a list of scamming websites which are still relevant in 2017. You should search for the list of scamming websites to maximize your protection from scams and to keep updated on the latest scam alerts.
Phone Scams Threatening Legal Action
Recently, phone scams threatening legal action by an IRS attorney for tax evasion has resurfaced. The work of criminals in phone scams threatening legal action is to get a victim to cooperate by making them believe they are at risk of trouble with the IRS and the way to avoid it is a lump sum, rapid payment, to make it all go away.
The scammers will demand immediate payment, in usually sketchy ways. The IRS would never do this. So when in doubt, hang up, and look in the phone book for your local IRS and give them a call.
You should look for scam alert signs of such fraud phone practices. Learn the latest scam alert practices from your state and keep your financial health intact.
Many scam alert tips are now being circulated thanks to consumers who have successfully evaded fraud and decided to speak out, alerting others.
One of the most basic scam alert tips is always to be careful in sending sensitive information such as name, address, social security numbers or banking information in electronic mails to avoid becoming victimized.
Maximize your protection in managing multiple properties and keep your scam alert knowledge updated and teach others some of the scam alert principles you’ve learned. Spread the message, and help protect others from these scams.