Jory MacKay
Jory MacKay is a writer and award-winning editor with over a decade of experience for online and print publications. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Victoria and a passion for helping people identify and avoid fraud.
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Jory MacKay
How To Avoid The Latest Gift Card Scams
Gift cards are among the most popular targets for scammers. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest gift card scams.
How To Identify Veterans Charity Scams (10 Examples)
Here’s how to spot a veterans charity scam and make sure your donations are going to the right place — in the pockets of our veterans.
What Can a Scammer Do With Your Medicare Number?
Scammers use phishing tactics to trick victims into giving up their Medicare number — and then use it to steal health benefits or worse.
Amazon Account Hacked? Here's How To Recover It
If someone hacks your Amazon account, they can steal your credit card details or even your identity. Learn how to spot and recover a hacked Amazon account.
Help! A Family Member Opened a Credit Card In My Name
It’s a crime for a family member to open a credit card in your name (and without your knowledge). Here’s how to handle this precarious situation.
I Got Scammed on Venmo. Can I Get My Money Back?
Did you get scammed on Venmo? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Venmo scams in the future.