InventHelp Scam Watch

1. You see a board with pins that show pictures of really good deals, such as free Starbucks gift cards, free Coach wallets and purses, or free red velvet cakes.

2. You click on the link, which encourages you to re-pin the image in order for you to claim the offer.

3. You’re sent to a page which . . . → Read More: How Pinterest Scams Work

“PHOTO! Girl accidentally sends dad SMS about her FIRST time! (This is the funniest thing ever!)”

Does this Facebook scam look familiar? The recipe for Facebook scams is as follows:

1. Lure people into link with a sensationalistic headline.

2. Automatically post the scam to whoever clicks on it.

3. Make the visitor fill out a survey so that the . . . → Read More: Facebook CAPTCHA Scam

Pinterest.com is now the 16th most visited site in America and the 50th most popular in the world, according to Alexa. The social site’s meteoric rise and popularity has led scammers to create online scams, very much like the scams you sometimes see on Facebook.

Recent scams included a Starbucks gift card giveaway and free purses from . . . → Read More: Pinterest Scams Emerging

Are you one of the 50 million Americans who uses accounting software? The IRS Tax filing deadline is on April 17, 2012 and scammers are taking advantage of the fact that a lot of people use software to do their taxes and that these same people are likely to open an email that claims to come . . . → Read More: Taxpayer Software Phishing Scam

Just because you see an ad on Facebook, does not mean that the advertiser is running a legitimate operation. Scammers have been selling lollipops that have been licked with chickenpox infected kids so that those who enjoy the treats are “naturally immunized.” The scam has been advertising on social networking sites, according to Business Insider, though . . . → Read More: Chickenpox Lollipop Scam

If you’re single, no day is as annoying as Valentines’ Day. Many people are likely to sign up for a dating site such as Match.com or PlentyOfFish.com. Those same people will be at the risk of scammers who are looking to cash in on other people’s emotions. Whatever you do, do not send money to anyone . . . → Read More: Dating Scams After Valentine’s Day

According to reports, Whitney Houston’s funeral may be held Friday at Newark’s Prudential Center. Her body has since been flown from LA on a plane owned by Tyler Perry. A lot of people want to know more about the late singer, which is why you should be wary of Facebook and Twitter links promising revealing information.

If . . . → Read More: Whitney Houston Scams

Are you looking to buy a used car at a good price? If so, you have to be wary of Craigslist, which is filled with scammers who are looking to make a quick buck. According to The Morning Call, the auto sales section is “filled with scam artists” who appear to sell cars at super low . . . → Read More: Craigslist Car Sale Scam

When you combine dating and the internet, bad things happen. This isn’t to say that online dating is something to not try out, but that emotion often trumps logic when people communicate with online personas.

MoneyGram is warning online dating participants just how bad those emotions can get. Reportedly, scammers create fake online profiles, build a relationship . . . → Read More: Moneygram Sex Tape Scam