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Thousands targeted by new PayPal scam—what to do immediately

April 30, 2026| Buyer Beware|

By Catherine Clark, Newsweek | PayPal users are warning others about a surge in scam emails designed to look... Read More → Thousands targeted by new PayPal scam—what to do immediately

Is This Real or a Phishing Scam: Atlantic Artist Development 2026

April 23, 2026| Buyer Beware|

This email was sent to one of our members who questioned it’s authenticity. We responded that it looked... Read More → Is This Real or a Phishing Scam: Atlantic Artist Development 2026

Why that $4 charge on your statement could be fraud // We don’t take cash

April 2, 2026| Buyer Beware|

By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News | A $4 charge is easy to ignore. It might appear as a parking... Read More → Why that $4 charge on your statement could be fraud // We don’t take cash

Buyer Beware: Looking for Airplay Exposure the World Can Hear? Increase Your Streams & Online Sales! Have Your Music Heard on Radio Today!

March 26, 2026| Buyer Beware|

BUYER BEWARE: Looking for Airplay Exposure the World Can Hear? Increase Your Streams & Online Sales! Have... Read More → Buyer Beware: Looking for Airplay Exposure the World Can Hear? Increase Your Streams & Online Sales! Have Your Music Heard on Radio Today!

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Mark Diamond Shares a Special Request He Recently Received – Watch Out For It

March 19, 2026| Buyer Beware|

Mark writes: I want to share this for anyone who perhaps has not received something like this before, but... Read More → Mark Diamond Shares a Special Request He Recently Received – Watch Out For It

Bret Dallas’ Advice to Help You Out if Your Things Get Stolen

March 5, 2026| Buyer Beware|

We want to thank Bret Dallas for the very interesting and informative talk at our February meeting. As you... Read More → Bret Dallas’ Advice to Help You Out if Your Things Get Stolen

National Slam the Scam Day to be Held March 5th

February 26, 2026| Buyer Beware|

On March 5, 2026, during National Consumer Protection Week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its... Read More → National Slam the Scam Day to be Held March 5th

Your One-Stop Platform For New Music Incubation – The Originator Of The Digital Streaming Radio Campaign

February 19, 2026| Buyer Beware|

COMBO Editor: This company offers some great ideas for promotion of your original music. However, there is no... Read More → Your One-Stop Platform For New Music Incubation – The Originator Of The Digital Streaming Radio Campaign

They Were Drawn to Korea With Dreams of K-pop Stardom – But Then Let Down

February 12, 2026| Buyer Beware|

By Hyojung Kim; David Oh, BBC News | As K-pop’s popularity soars, South Korea has become a destination... Read More → They Were Drawn to Korea With Dreams of K-pop Stardom – But Then Let Down

Don’t Fall for This Fake Social Security Email That’s Targeting Older Americans

February 5, 2026| Buyer Beware|

Although not exactly a “music-related scam,” it still might catch some unaware musician off guard. We... Read More → Don’t Fall for This Fake Social Security Email That’s Targeting Older Americans

Few Burglaries are Solved in Colorado Each Year. Here’s How One Lakewood Musician Got His Stuff Back Anyway

January 1, 2026| Buyer Beware|

By Zack Newman, The Colorado Sun | When Bret Dallas went to the shed outside of his Lakewood home to follow... Read More → Few Burglaries are Solved in Colorado Each Year. Here’s How One Lakewood Musician Got His Stuff Back Anyway

Few Burglaries are Solved in Colorado Each Year. Here’s How One Lakewood Musician Got His Stuff Back Anyway

December 11, 2025| Buyer Beware|

By Zack Newman, The Colorado Sun | When Bret Dallas went to the shed outside of his Lakewood home to follow... Read More → Few Burglaries are Solved in Colorado Each Year. Here’s How One Lakewood Musician Got His Stuff Back Anyway

Buyer Beware! A Miracle From Heaven – Elvis Presley’s Lost Ballad Returns Through His Granddaughter

November 27, 2025| Buyer Beware|

I (Barb) thought this story was odd – that a big deal was not being made about it like with the Beatles’... Read More → Buyer Beware! A Miracle From Heaven – Elvis Presley’s Lost Ballad Returns Through His Granddaughter

Here’s a Goody! Those of You With Good Grammar Skills Will Catch the Errors in This One!

October 9, 2025| Buyer Beware|

E-Mail to COMBO this week: Dear Beneficiary: My name is Warren buffet, A philanthropist, the CEO and Chairman... Read More → Here’s a Goody! Those of You With Good Grammar Skills Will Catch the Errors in This One!

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