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FTC Phone-Deactivation Scam: What to Do If Someone Threatens to Shut Off Your Number

Person looking at a smartphone while receiving a suspicious phone call

The FTC warns about callers threatening to deactivate phone numbers. Learn how the scam works, what to say, how to report it, and what to do if you shared information.

KnowHow Daily Editors
28 October 2026

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Fake Car Dealership Websites Are Scamming Buyers: How to Verify a Dealer Before You Pay

Laptop showing a suspicious car dealership website beside car keys and an invoice

Fake car dealership websites can copy real dealer listings and logos. Learn how to verify a dealer, spot payment red flags, and act quickly if you sent money.

KnowHow Daily Editors
22 September 2026

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Farm Equipment Scam Alert: How to Verify a Tractor Seller Before Sending a Deposit

Red tractor beside a rural farm with a smartphone showing an online equipment listing

The FTC warns about fake farm-equipment businesses selling tractors online. Learn how to verify a seller, avoid risky payments, and report a scam in the U.S. or Canada.

KnowHow Daily Editors
16 September 2026

FTC Phone-Deactivation Scam: What to Do If Someone Threatens to Shut Off Your Number

Fake Car Dealership Websites Are Scamming Buyers: How to Verify a Dealer Before You Pay

Farm Equipment Scam Alert: How to Verify a Tractor Seller Before Sending a Deposit

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