ScamBrief

That call about your dog's emergency? It's probably a scam.

Scammers calling with fake pet emergencies, July 4 sales taking your money, and an order confirmation for $899 you never made. All in this week's issue.

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Jun 30, 2026

You arrived at your vacation rental. The door code doesn't work.

A vacation rental that doesn't exist, a "for sale" sign on a house that isn't for sale, and a stranger sent to your door to pick up cash. All in this week's issue.

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Jun 23, 2026

When you search "Medicare," the first ad isn't Medicare.

A fake government ad, an arrest-warrant text, and a "remote job" offer from a stranger who wants your bank info. All in this week's issue.

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Jun 16, 2026

That CAPTCHA box isn't checking anything. It's installing malware.

Malware in three keystrokes, a fake "recall" text designed to steal your card, and an FTC "agent" who texts you a photo of his badge. All in this week's issue.

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Jun 9, 2026

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