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  2. Woodbridge Securities - Wikipedia

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    Shapiro, the court document said, restricted access to information concerning Woodbridge’s finances, meaning Roseman and Acevedo did not have knowledge of Woodbridge’s finances and were unaware that Shapiro was operating a Ponzi scheme by using new investor money to pay prior investors.

  3. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications. Scammers and bad actors are always looking for ways to get personal info with malicious intent. Know how to recognize legitimate...

  4. List of Ponzi schemes - Wikipedia

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    In December 2017, the Woodbridge Group of Companies (a/k/a Woodbridge Securities) was charged as an alleged US$1.2 billion Ponzi scheme run by real estate developer Robert H. Shapiro (not to be confused with attorney Robert L. Shapiro) by The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  5. Scammers now using verification codes to hijack phone numbers

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    A new scam tries to use your phone number to scam others, and you could be at risk if you post your number in any public forum. Scammers now using verification codes to hijack phone numbers [Video ...

  6. Nevin Shapiro - Wikipedia

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    Nevin Karey Shapiro (born April 13, 1969) is a convicted felon who received a 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $930 million Ponzi scheme. According to interviews, he allegedly engaged in rampant violations of NCAA rules over eight years as a booster for University of Miami athletes.

  7. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.

  8. Bill O Boyle: Shapiro Administration warns of potential SNAP ...

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    The scam involves an email from — "experience@travelfoodstampassistanceforyou.com" address — and implies that SNAP recipients may be eligible for a "settlement payment" if they fill out their ...

  9. Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some ...

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    According to the Federal Trade Commission, small businesses should be on the lookout for phony invoices and unordered merchandise. Scammers send out fake invoices and hope businesses won't notice ...

  10. Pigeon drop - Wikipedia

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    Pigeon drop. The pigeon drop or Spanish handkerchief or Chilean handkerchief is a confidence trick in which a mark, or "pigeon", is persuaded to give up a sum of money in order to secure the rights to a larger sum of money, or more valuable object. [2] [3] [4] [page needed] One of the con artists will typically claim to have found the money or ...

  11. Avoid Answering Calls from These Area Codes: Scam Phone ... - AOL

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    Scam phone numbers: International Area Codes with a +1 Country Code. 232—Sierra Leone. 242 — Bahamas. 246 — Barbados. 268 — Antigua. 284 — British Virgin Islands. 345 — Cayman Islands.