#Holiday Scams

[pwrn51]

Essential Guide to Steering Clear of Scams

  In this interview,  Lillian emphasized the importance of vigilance against frauds, particularly highlighting the BBB’s resource at BBB.org/AvoidScams for avoiding scams. She recommended referring to the BBB’s tips for safe online shopping and stressed the importance of reporting any online scams to the BBB Scam Tracker. The discussion on December 22 focused on the “Twelve Scams of Christmas,” a…

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#Better Business Bureau #Common Holiday Scams #Consumer Fraud #Gift Cards #Holiday Scams #Lest We Forget - Historical #Lillian Caudlwell #Phoney calls.

[juliansdiary2]

This Message is for the Scammers trying to do their last minute holiday Scams

#pink diamond nation #julian’s diary #scams #scammers #holiday scams

[jlriggin]

Don't be a victim of consumer fraud

Don’t be a victim of consumer fraud

December is a time when scammers really ramp up activity. Do not fall for their tricks! Criminals, thieves and con artists use many types of scams to target unsuspecting people who have access to money. Consumer scams happen on the phone, through the mail, e-mail, or over the internet. They can occur in person, at home, or at a business. Here are some tips to protect yourself from scams: Don’t…

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#consumer fraud #holiday scams #scams

[iwasbored777]

It just doesn't sit right with me that in fanfiction whenever Branch and Poppy get married he becomes a king. He would outrank the current queen when he's not even royalty and usually in real world the highest title that he would get would be prince consort. He would be the happiest troll ever if they get married but they would co-lead and he would help her just like now but she would still be the real leader and things wouldn't change that much.

#just king branch doesn't sound real to me #that would be too easy you just marry someone in royalty and outshine them sounds like a scam #i wouldn't marry if i were poppy if that's true 😂 #and he would never steal her thunder he loves her too much #and like what if they divorce does he get half of the kingdom doesn't sound right to me either #it would be like viva sharing responsibilities with clay but she's the real leader the tribe listens to her she's the queen #trolls poppy #trolls branch #broppy #poppy #branch #trolls movie #trolls holiday #trolls holiday in harmony #trolls world tour #trolls band together

[rebelband]

:D they look at each other

#[ooc] #:D because of the way their boxes make the eyes to the :D emoticon. still think about it sometimes. #yeah i don't know why i've remembered it as cap'n looking leftside #maybe it's because of the holiday shop sprites #but then it's like. aejgjhagjh. #no money? (maybe because you got scammed by my bandmate?) ok! these six bagels are free - on me! ^_^ #''GOOD LUCK TRYING TO FIND OUT WHICH RIDE'S THE RIGHT ONE..!!!'' #[/looking directly each other] ''it's the one on the right. [:''

[ligbi]

A reminder to everyone to install an adblock for yourself and everyone you know Because

As of late Google's Sponsered Links (the first links that come up- marked with small text that indicates google is taking money to put these at the top) have been illegitimate links to popular sites like Facebook, Amazon, and Fox News (I work in I.T. I cannot force these people to use better sites) but rather they click the link and it comes up with a fake windows defender page with lots of scary messages saying Oh No You're Infected Click Here To download a real piece of malicious code because we're trying to trick you.

Google is taking money and doing nothing to protect the people using their engine from cyber attacks. This is the digital equivalent of being paid to stock a squishy looking toy that's full of knives at the very front of a store. Get Fucking rid of them????

Would love to reccomend a search engine that 1) isn't going to actively harm me and 2) works like Someone did about a decade ago

and 3) isn't bing.

#technology #google #amazon #facebook #fraud #malware #scam #this is only going to get worse with the holidays #install adblock and run malwarebytes periodically yall #enshittification

[kingspuppet]

"Why does everyone care about this accursed holiday? It's nothing but a ploy to scam idiots out of their money as if roses and expensive chocolates aren't inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. It's dedicated to morons, not love."

#; Commentary || Goro ♟️ #//If I'm bitter Goro can be too as a treat. #//I also just feel like Goro would have a lot to say about this holiday in general. #//I guess I could make up a whole HC post about that. #//but Goro's too pessimistic and just deems it as the capitalistic's dream. #//If he's got a partner he feels slightly different but he still thinks it's a stupid scam through and through.

[yellow-pigeon]

Four Horsemen of Being a Wet Pigeon

#pigeon #wet pigeons #pigeons #water #summer #holidays #rain #aesthetic #birb #ik that they are not yellow my username is kinda a scam

[mommalosthermind]

What is it about the kids’ winter break that always. Always. Makes the weirdest shit go wrong.

#the pipes under the sink just #decided to separate. just popped right apart. so much water everywhere oh my god. #kid2 has an ingrown nail they somehow claim not to have noticed? it is. very not good. #we? found FLEAS? WE DO NOT HAVE RUGS OR A PET WHERE AND HOW DID FLEA APPEAR #doc for toes has Covid and no one else takes welfare insurance so we have to wait with antibiotics #bug guys were like it’s holidays good luck trywell come out in like a month #so #bombed the house and hung out in a book store for several hours and now I have #so much laundry #there is more #im so tired lmao #me trying to explain decision fatigue to my spouse: I would like to be in a coma actually #my spouse who’s anxiety manifests as a near manic need to Accomplish Things: no. #momma talks #momma complains #adulthood is a scam

[darkmagic-sweetheart]

Holiday Shopping PSA 2022

Holiday Shopping PSA

It’s that time of the year again were I write one of these to remind old and new shoppers to be careful where and on what they spend their money on this holiday season.

Regardless of what you celebrate or don’t celebrate it’s always nice to give a gift to either yourself or someone you care about, but it’d be a huge bummer to later find out what you got them was actual bootleg or stolen art.

To start I always tell those that are interested in buying from an artist to go check out their social media and see where exactly do they sell their work. That is always the best way to make sure you get your art from the actual artist. Try to find a direct link as well. Most are in bios, pinned posts, or other posts were they promote their store/website.

My Stores: 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/darkmagicswh/shop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DarkmagicSWH

If you can’t find a direct link see if their DMs are open or send them an Ask/Tweet at them (delete once you get your answer though). Now if this artist’s store is closed or if they don’t sell to people that is not an invitation to look elsewhere for their work or to print it out yourself! Please respect the artist wishes/schedule and look for another gift option.

Try to avoid shopping for art on sites like Amazon, Wish, Ebay, and Aliexpress UNLESS the artist has specifically said that is where they sell. Most of the time these sites are riddled with stolen work and at a very cheap price so it can be hard to not to take that deal, but don’t. Artist’s, for the most part, are the little guy in this situation. We are having our work taken by bigger companies and given almost no power to fight back. Our art is not free to use or part of the public domain!

Be careful when shopping on Etsy and Redbubble as well. Stolen works can also be found there too. Once again try to find a direct link to the artist store and if you can’t Google their name or search for one of the items they do sell. Just make sure to triple check that the person whose store you are looking at if the artist and not someone just selling their art.

I know it can be hard because sometimes you just see something online you want and don’t put too much thought into whether the listing for it on Amazon is stolen or not, but all I can ask if that people try. Tell friends and families about where they can find artists you like and their stores. Report any stolen listings you find and possibly contact the artist if possible about them. We artist want to keep making fun and creative works for you all to enjoy whether you buy them or not, but we can’t keep giving while our art is stolen and sold for so little by a complete stranger. We need your help too!

If you have bought or received bootleg/stolen art in the past you don’t need to feel guilty. It’s okay that you didn’t know at the time or whoever got you the gift didn’t know. That’s in the past, but right now you can change for the better. Show the artist you love the upmost respect by becoming a safer shopper this holiday season or informing others about the does and don’ts of shopping for art.

For those possibly reading this and thinking that this isn’t a huge issue and that losing out on just a little bit of money couldn’t hurt...it does and it is.

Over the course of just this year I have had to report over 100 stolen listings on just Amazon alone. I have also had to continually look out for stolen works on Etsy, Redbubble, Wish, and Mercari. I have had counter claims sent to me I’ve had to fight, all the while being in student debt. I’m unable to even report the stolen works I’ve found on Ebay and Aliexpress because those sites have made it nearly impossible for a single artist like myself to file a report. This is and has always been a problem and it’s not one artists should just get used to.

I hope this PSA helps some people learn how to shop better this holiday season and reflects the struggle artists sometimes have to go through.

DMCA Takedown Forms for Amazon and Wish (for any artists):

https://merchant.wish.com/brand-protection/brand-violation-report

https://www.amazon.com/report/infringement

Examples of my Art Being Stolen (Currently Up):

https://www.amazon.com/MDGCYDR-Stickers-Graffiti-Refrigerator-Notebook/dp/B09DQ4K9YJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KZ6QJVTUIY3C&keywords=unus+annus+stickers&qid=1669341197&sprefix=unus+annus+sticker%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

https://graphicbreak.com/sander-sides-anxiety-aop-t-shirt-tee/

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803468333708.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US

https://www.amazon.com/Jacksepticeye-Painting-Pictures-Bathroom-Decoration/dp/B092TR4ML9/ref=sr_1_123?crid=325A38TYQZALN&keywords=jacksepticeye+merch&qid=1669341359&sprefix=jacksepticeye+merch%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-123

https://www.amazon.com/Sanders-Sticker-Ceramic-Printed-Digital/dp/B0BB8X76WQ/ref=sr_1_16?crid=2W6S167LTES8C&keywords=sanders+sides+merch&qid=1669341390&sprefix=sanders+sides+merch%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-16

#stolen artwork #amazon #wish #aliexpress #graphicbreak #art thieft #holiday shopping #markiplier #psa #internet scams #scams #beware #jacksepticeye #jack #mark #thomas sanders #sanders sides #sander sides #tss #unus annus #do not buy #etsy #redbubble #sale

[old-skulls]

hot take i fucking hate bethesda survival mode. no i don’t want to walk everywhere and starve to death or die every five minutes in general, i just want to be reminded to eat food and sleep for roleplaying purposes

post canceled what the fuck are these suggested tags

#i suddenly quit my 9 5 and left america for eastern europe – the final straw and why i’ll never come back #i got my tesla two years ago but i’ll never buy one again – my ev has two huge issues and one could leave you stranded #i’m a deaf boxer dubbed ‘quiet storm’ – i was beaten up by bullies but now i’ll be a champion with jake paul #i came back from holiday to find my ford vandalised & tyres destroyed – car was parked legally but i’ll have to scrap it #bill kenwright was last local lad to own a grand old football club – i’ll never forget first time i met everton legend #i nearly bled to death after shark ripped my leg off – i felt like i’d been hit by truck as it tossed me like a ragdoll #costco staff tried to detain me over items i’d paid for unless they ‘doodled’ on the receipt – my camera stopped them #i found a parking ticket on my car but it didn’t come from the city – there were red flags i’d been scammed #what the fuck is happening??

[pwrn51]

How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Scam

  Lisa Skinner hosted the show today due to Lillian and Betsy both being ill. Here is the source I used for the topic I presented, which was on The Most Common Holiday Scams of 2023, and How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of One. We learned that nearly 75% of Americans experienced at least one type of holiday scam last year, resulting in Americans losing over $281 million to online shopping and…

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#Common Holiday Scams #Holiday Scams #holidays #Lest We Forget - Historical #Lisa Skinner #On Line Shopping #Scammers #Scams

[mokacheer]

Hello 💝

Are you going to make a colormytree?

It’s a website where you make your own Christmas tree, and you can invite people to decorate the tree with ornaments. Each ornament has a special message attached written by the sender. Just thought I’d be a cute way to send some well wishes to you.

I never even heard of a colormytree til now but heck why not, it sounds like such a cute idea

Here's my tree ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

#answered #anonymous #i honestly thought this was a scam bc its coded like one but its legit its such a cute idea #i fear id only get an ornament from you tho hehe thats okay :) #merry christmas and a happy holidays btw!

[crumbling-cookie-imagines]

snow sugar hcs :0?

Abandonment issues

Accidentally trips and gets stuck in snowbanks a lot

Snow King is basically their stressed-out dad, and is the one to pull them from snowbanks and get them out of trouble often

Pretty clumsy in general but trying their best

Hardly ever feels cold themself, but to any other cookie they feel like ice

Is the kind to collect squishmallows and cries when they find one on the floor

Very sensitive and easy to make cry

Extreme allergies come spring

#cookie run ovenbreak #crob #cookie headcannons #snow sugar cookie #snow sugar #mod pancake #pancake off the handles #i planned to do more but i got SICK THE HOLIDAYS ARE A SCAM 3:<<<< /hj #anon #so i give you this and wish you a happy newyear

[songsofhome]

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#fuuuuuuckkkk I just fell for a text scam #luckily my bank security caught alerted me to the charge so I could block it before it went through #and now I have to cancel my card and get a new one right before #getting on a plane in 5 days to go on holiday!! #I feel soooo stupid I’m usually so careful and don’t fall for these things #but I’ve got a billion and one things in my mind #and this one slipped through my defences #we reacted quickly but I’m still beating myself up about it #ughhhh stupid stupid stupid

[foxyatlas]

Casual reminder that this is a scam:

Around the holidays this scam runs around a lot more because, obviously, people are buying things online. The goal of this scam is to get you to click on a sketchy link, or worse, get you to fill in personal information about yourself (here they're asking for you to give them your address; they might also ask for you to restate your credit card information just to "double check").

Don't do it. Don't click anything. It's a scam.

If you're worried it could be real, go to the website you bought the item from and log in there. If there's an issue with your shipping, it will be stated there.

Again: don't click on the link.

#scam #text scam #holidays #christmas