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Watch Out for March Madness Ticket Scams

Ticket scams are rampant on sites like Craigslist, especially when a major sporting event like March Madness is coming up. Here's how to spot a fraud.

Top Craigslist Scams of 2018

Online scammers are more prolific than ever these days. Although the public is aware of these scams, fraudsters are only getting smarter and more sophisticated in their use of technology to carry out their schemes.

Craigslist in particular has earned a reputation as a place for scams, and for good reason: countless fraudsters are trying to trick users out of their money. Here are some common Craigslist scams and how to spot them, so you can reduce your chances of becoming a victim.

The 4 Key Traits of Online Fraud Victims

Your willingness to take chances might pay off playing poker on a Saturday night, but that habit puts you at higher risk for becoming a victim of online fraud, too.

In a [survey by AARP][1], researchers set out to better understand why some people fall for online scams and others do not.

Their findings reveal that victims of online fraud share the following behaviors: