Don't Fall for It

The point of "Don't fall for It" is simple. With help from the Better Business Bureau, we identify scams you need to know about.
Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM on ABC 36 we’ll tell you about a new scam so you won't become a victim.
We will show you how scam artists are trying to get your money, and some common sense solutions on how to recognize and get out of them.

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Don't Fall for It

IRS Phishing Scams

Tax season is scam season. This is the time of year con artists send authentic looking e-mail messages, that appear to be from the Internal Revenue Service, telling you that you have an unexpected refund coming.

Other messages tell you that you have a refund coming, but that it could be delayed and you're urged to click on a link in the e-mail. Don't Fall For It! These are phishing scams using the name and symbol of the IRS to appear credible and authentic.

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Sweepstakes Scam

The Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky heard from a consumer about a sweepstakes offer that uses an audio card. The pre-recorded message indicates that you're eligible to win millions of dollars in cash and prizes.

The catch is found at the bottom of official-looking paperwork that says the consumer must pay a "Document Release Fee" of $40 for secure processing for the $5.4 million prize. The devil is in the details in the fine print.

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Scam Uses ebay Motors

Many people buy and sell vehicles online on sites such as Craigslist and AutoTrader. Now the con artists are targeting those consumers by using the ebay Motors Web site. Several people have called the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky after making arrangements to buy a vehicle with someone they found on some Web site other than ebay Motors, who seemed to be selling a vehicle.

One of the scam e-mail messages states that the seller wants to use ebay's vehicle purchase program because it's a large company that's safe to use.

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