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Animal Rescue Scam: Anne Ranch Horse Rescue
What They Claim Anne Ranch Horse Rescue presents itself as an animal rescue operation on Facebook, soliciting donations from followers. The page claims to be based in Delaware. What the IRS Says There is no record of Anne Ranch Horse Rescue in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Despite implying nonprofit status, this organization does…
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Grammy’s Scamcabulary 101 Quiz
OK, so you’ve read through Grammy’s Scamcabulary 101. You’ve met all 20 scam types. You’ve nodded along, maybe even said “oh, I’ve seen that one” a time or two. But do you actually know your stuff? Let’s find out. Below you’ll find 8 real-world scenarios. Your job is to name the scam. Just read the…
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📡 Grammy’s Radar: Talbots Impersonator – Antetoon
A quick alert from AskGrammy.com Fake Talbots Ads – and the Website They Don’t Want You to Find I was scrolling Facebook last night when I saw a video ad for Talbots. Now, Talbots is a name a lot of us know and trust. Classic styles, quality clothing, founded in Massachusetts and it’s been around…
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She Gave $850,000 to “Brad Pitt” – And She’s Not Alone
How Celebrity Impersonation Scams Are Stealing Millions From Real People A woman in France fell in love with Brad Pitt. Over 18 months, he sent her daily love messages and poems. He sent her photos of himself – including one from a hospital bed, where he was recovering from kidney cancer. He told her his…
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Purisaki Berberine Patches Exposed: Same Fake Photos, 3 Different Products, and a Hidden Subscription Trap
⚠️ Before you order Purisaki Berberine Patches, or any weight loss patch you’ve been seeing advertised on social media, read this first. I’ve spent years investigating internet fraud and online scams, and I want to walk you through everything I found when I dug into this product. Because what’s happening here isn’t just a case…
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Swiftie or Grifter? She Was 4 Different People – And None of Them Were Real
About This Investigation I investigate online scams so you know what to look for before it costs you. In this case, I reviewed the Facebook page of “Chloe Blake,” visited the storefront at chloelamps.store, ran a WHOIS lookup on the domain, examined the account’s full profile picture history, and cross-referenced the Instagram account @milacrafted19. Everything…
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📡 Grammy’s Scam Radar: The Hart Sisters Naples Scam
A quick alert from AskGrammy.com What’s on Grammy’s Radar? Friends, this one landed on my radar via a Facebook comment and I can’t scroll past it without saying something. There’s a store called The Hart Sisters Naples popping up all over Facebook right now. It looks like a charming little boutique – beautiful dresses, great…
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Sharenting: How Innocent Social Media Posts Put Your Family at Risk
You’re not just sharing cute photos. You’re building a roadmap. If you’re a parent on social media, this post is for you. Not because you’ve done anything wrong. Not because you’re careless or naive. But because nobody has ever sat you down and shown you what your innocent, loving posts look like to someone with…
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Lumenyse Review: Pretty Pictures, Ugly Truth
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the ads. Flowing lace. Pastel florals. Victorian details. Bohemian clothing so beautiful it makes you stop scrolling and think – I need that. I thought so too. So I did what I do – I started digging. And what I found about Lumenyse is one…
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That “Tariff Refund” Text or Email? Don’t Touch It.
Here’s what’s real, what’s fake, and how to tell the difference. You’ve probably seen the headlines. The Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs earlier this year, and now the government is processing refunds. We’re talking about $166 billion dollars being paid back. That sounds like it could mean money in your pocket,…
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Your State Might Owe You Money: Here’s How to Find Out in Minutes
Friends, Grammy is going to need you to stop what you’re doing and pay attention, because this one is actually fun. You might be owed money right now – sitting in a state government account – and you don’t even know it’s there. I’m not talking about a scam. I’m not talking about one of…
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Did You See That “SKEACHERSS” Sandal Ad on Facebook? Don’t Click Buy – Here’s Why
Those cute sandals with the crisscross straps are making the rounds on Facebook. The brand name looks familiar. The price looks amazing. And the whole thing is a scam. Let Grammy show you exactly how to spot it. You’re scrolling through Facebook, minding your own business, when a pair of adorable sandals stops your thumb…
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These File Types Can Hack You (And the Simple Way to Stay Safe)
If a stranger handed you a pill and said, “Trust me, just take this,” you wouldn’t do it. But every day, people double-click files from strangers without a second thought. And sometimes, that’s all it takes. Let’s talk about something most people never think about, but scammers rely on all the time: file extensions. Before…
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Real vs Fake: How a Viral Skincare Video Can Lead You to the Wrong Product
You see a woman using a skincare product.Her skin looks smooth. The results look real. She even tells you what it is. So you click “Buy.” And just like that… you’ve stepped into one of the sneakiest scams online right now. 🎥 Watch: How This Scam Actually Works The Example (But Not the Only One)…
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People Are Falling for AI Influencers—And Some Are Even Paying
People are falling in love with this influencer. Some are even paying money to see more of her. There’s just one problem. She may not actually exist. Why This One Caught My Attention There’s an account making the rounds featuring a woman with a striking appearance – her face and body split into two distinct…
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According to My Inbox, I Can Fix Everything About My Body (In 6 Seconds 😄)
I opened my email this morning and discovered something remarkable… Apparently, I can fix absolutely everything wrong with my body. In about six seconds. Let me show you what I mean. 🎥 Watch: What’s Showing Up in My Inbox A Quick Tour of My “Miracle” Inbox Let’s start at the top… 🧠 My Brain Well,…
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Before You Buy That “Handmade” Dragon Lamp… Take a Closer Look
If you’ve spent any time on Facebook lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen it… A man standing behind a small table, proudly displaying his handmade dragon lamps. They’re beautiful. Glowing resin, a dragon suspended mid-flight, flames lighting up from within. And then… the story begins. A comment flashes on the screen: “Nobody will ever…
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Think You’re Checking Reviews? Some Sites Are Designed to Sell – Not Help
Before you buy something online, you probably do the smart thing. You check the reviews. And that’s exactly where the problem begins. Because these days…some of the “review sites” you’re trusting aren’t really reviewing anything at all. They’re selling. 🧠 How This Usually Happens It often starts with something eye-catching. A beautiful product on Facebook…
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This “Helpful” Facebook Comment Is Actually a Recovery Scam
Every day, as I make my way through my inbox, my comments, and my messages, I see a little bit of everything. Some helpful.Some harmless.And some that show up in full masquerade costume – pretending to be the good guys. This one? This one was particularly bold. A “Helpful” Comment… Or So It Seemed Recently,…
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How Did Scammers Get Your Email? (It’s Not What You Think)
Every day, as I peruse my email inbox, I find: Some important things I need and actually wantSome things I subscribed to and keep meaning to unsubscribe fromSome that make me wonder how on earth they got my email And then… A whole lot more that strutted in wearing a disguise – pretending to be…
