Category: Scams

In 2022, BioCatch, a software company that provides advanced fraud protection, estimated that there are about two million mule accounts and about $3 billion in […]

The great thing about Google services is that they are easily accessible and free. The downside is that they are also available to scammers and […]

If you haven’t been able to keep up with all the scams this year, that’s understandable. In 2022, there have been many ways people have […]

You may have noticed that sellers on Etsy might say something like “buy this item on my independent website instead” and offer a discount on […]

As unlikely as it may be, every parent can imagine the horror and helplessness they would experience if they knew their child had been kidnapped. […]

Venmo is an easy way to send money to friends, family, and the guy who runs a fantasy football league. But what if you received […]

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is voluntarily recalling about 62,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe electric hybrid SUVs due to an unknown engine shutdown issue, according to a National […]

Metallica is ending their seven-year hiatus with the release of their new studio album 72 Seasons , due out April 14, 2023. In the midst […]

We are in peak gift card buying season as the holidays are fast approaching, meaning scammers are also in peak season trying to trick us […]

If you’ve ever made the mistake of looking for “crypto” on YouTube, you’re probably still being bombarded with ads about how to make money with […]

It’s no secret that scammers are getting smarter and more inventive over time. Part of their strategy is knowing when is the best time to […]

It’s no secret that Instagram is full of fake accounts, bots, and impersonators. Just take a look at any comment section of any popular post […]

We’ve all taken short surveys where you get a $10 gift card for a movie theater or a BOGO coupon for Chipotle. How about a […]

Imagine that you get a random text from an unknown number out of the blue: “My dog ​​needs to be taken to the vet urgently. […]

The essence of Zelle was to be able to make simple and fast transactions between friends and family who trust each other: you have no […]

For scammers, fake checks are a Toyota Corolla car – safe, reliable and always there. And over the years, fake check scams have only become […]

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot today are 1 in 292 million. That was the population of the United States in 2003, which means […]

There are many scams out there, and the latest one includes websites that pretend to sell pets that don’t really exist. Before you buy a […]

So you’ve just discovered that you’ve been scammed out of $1,000. You feel emotional and frustrated, and understandably so. You post it on Twitter, notifying […]

Have you already been hit by the “I’m running for an ambassador for the Influencer Program” scam on Instagram ? It’s a scheme where one […]

You have probably heard or seen advertisements for rent-to-own on the Internet as a potential solution to the problem when you cannot afford to buy […]

The convenience of the Internet has allowed us to access networks that we otherwise could never have, but it also means that we are exposing […]

We tend to think that other people are being scammed and that we are too smart, informed, or cautious to fall for them. But we […]

It is rather disturbing to receive a text message from the IRS claiming that it is suing you for suspicious activity and the only way […]

Getting a personal phone call from the commander in chief’s office would be impressive, and even better when it comes to forgiving your student loans. […]

At times you may wonder why you always get spam emails while your buddy Steve, who doesn’t even take the time to unsubscribe from spam […]

If you have money, property, or other assets that you wish to pass on after death, or if you are the recipient of an inheritance […]

Anyone who is constantly online, especially in the last few years of the pandemic, is very useful for criminals. In 2021, consumers lost more than […]

Long before the seemingly endless pandemic began, the convenience of online shopping was hard to resist. But while buying something directly from a reputable retailer […]

Although cash is not as widely used as it used to be, counterfeit banknotes are still a problem. According to the Treasury Department , there […]

To the question: “Can you hear me?” It may seem innocent enough to the caller, but even a monosyllabic “yes” answer could expose you to […]

According to a warning issued by the Better Business Bureau, a whole series of fake dating sites are extorting money and personal information from people. […]

Prime Day is approaching (again) and you may be planning to spend it looking for great deals on third-party technologies like wireless headphones and phone […]

Companies are required by law to provide you with the option to opt out of receiving unsolicited emails by using the Unsubscribe button or link. […]

About 53% of Americans plan at least one trip this summer, and scammers will follow them every step of the way. Whether you are booking […]

Part of the pandemic’s “new normal” is the rise in COVID-related fraud. More than 200,000 Americans have lost about $ 145 million since the beginning […]

A highly successful email spam campaign involves infecting computers with ransomware and other malware such as cryptocurrency miners and botnet software that can send spam […]

If you receive a message from someone claiming to be your bank, please do not follow the link. A new mobile phishing scam is sending […]

You read that right. Rey and Kylo don’t use the Force to look into your mind and read your usernames and logins, but many hackers […]

If you’re still looking for a gift, that’s why you should avoid these grocery store gift cards, which are as tempting as they are when […]