scam
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Some scam sites target job hunters, promising meetings with World Cup employees whose names and photos were lifted from LinkedIn.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Eventually, a selfie from Fred smiling at the game returned her to reality: the call, she realized, was an elaborate scam.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Even replying “STOP” to a smishing text can increase the number of scam messages you receive, because it confirms someone is actively using the phone number.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
If the person on the other end tries to dissuade you from talking to anyone else, or tries to tell you there’s no time, it’s a scam.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The scam they devised at the dining hall to score free breakfasts.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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