Terry Ambrose

Those Pesky Spammy Phone Calls

Terry — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Spam phone calls come in at the most inopportune times. It's easy to keep up your guard when you're not expecting another call, but what happens when you're waiting on an important contact?

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Knock, Knock, It’s a Home Repair Scam: Red Flags Every Homeowner Should Know

Terry — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Knock, Knock, It's a Home Repair Scam: Red Flags Every Homeowner Should Know. Sadly, this is more truth than fiction. Check out this month's scam tip for more information.

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Anthropic Lawsuit Scam: 5 Ways Scammers Are Targeting Writers

Terry — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Writers have become the targets of scammers very quickly recently. This latest scam uses the Anthropic Lawsuit class action suit as bait. Read how you can avoid becoming a victim.

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The Podcast Pitch Scam Targeting Authors Right Now

Terry — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This month's scam tip was a lesson learned for me. I nearly walked into the spider's web without even realizing I'd done it. Check out this latest post targeting authors.

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The Fake Podcast Interview Invitation

Terry — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I typically write scam tips for everyone, but recently, I was targeted not once, but twice, by what I call the fake podcast interview invitation. Whether you're a writer or a reader, you should be aware of this scam.

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Summer is Coming, and So are the Travel Scams

Terry — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

It's time to start planning your summer vacation, but there are scammers who'd love to steal your money. Here are tips to avoid the scam.

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The Great Easter Bunny Scam: A PR Masterclass

Terry — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:04:09 +0000

Let’s be real: who wants to admit they’ve been scammed on Easter? Not me! But after writing scam tips since 2012, I can’t let a little thing like a major holiday get in the way, so ’m here to ring the alarm on what might just be the ultimate marketing con: the Great Easter Bunny […]

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Tips to Avoid a QR Code Scam

Terry — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

QR codes are now part of everyday life. We see them everywhere. They're incredibly convenient and easy to use, but there's also a downside—scammers have adopted them in their lives, too.

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Three Scam Killer Rules to Stop Scams Cold

Terry — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

There are three simple rules that can help you avoid scams. Pause. Ask. Verify. A simple solution to complicated scams.

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Urgent Fraud Alerts and the Account Takeover Scam

Terry — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This month's scam tip covers the Account Takeover Scam. It's a clever trick and I've got tips on how to avoid it.

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