According to the Federal Trade Commission, more money is reported stolen through fraud originating on social media than by any other method of contact. Reports to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline show a rise in scams on TikTok. Many are recycled fraud tactics with a social media twist. Here are three ways to help protect yourself.
Cryptocurrency kiosks, may look like regular ATMs, but criminals can also use them as a fast, easy and hard-to-trace way to get access to victims’ cash.