Tom Watton, Author at Scam Detector

Your Package Is ‘Stuck in Customs’ – The Delivery Scam That Explodes Every Holiday Season

Avoid the stuck in customs scam by never clicking links sent via SMS about your package and using official trackers to locate packages.

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The FaceTime Bank Scam: How Scammers Use Screen Sharing to Steal Passwords

FaceTime bank scams are a type of FaceTime phone scam that uses realistic messages and calls to con users into giving out data via screen sharing.

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Warning! Scammers Target ‘The Odyssey’ Fans With Fake Stream Links and Infostealers

Learn how The Odyssey movie scams use fake streaming sites to steal payment details and personal information.

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USPS Texts: Are They a Scam or Not?

Are USPS texts legit? Scam USPS texts prompt recipients to click a link and enter personal information or even make payments.

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Is Vinted Safe? 4 Tricks Scammers Use to Steal Your Money and Items

Common Vinted scams include counterfeit goods, demands for off-platform payment, and fake payment links that mimic Vinted messages or emails.

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Pig Butchering Scam Explained: How International Crime Rings Steal Billions in Crypto

The pig butchering scam involves building relationships with victims over time to steal money, usually via investment advice that turns out to be fraud.

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EV Charger Payment Scams: How Thieves Are Targeting Electric Vehicle Drivers

Charging your electric vehicle is a prime opportunity for scammers to charge your account. We take a look at EV charger payment scams and how to stay safe.

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Fake USPS Package Texts: How the “Address Update” Smishing Scheme Works

Fake USPS package texts are a scam to steal your personal information. Don’t fall for them. We show you what to know and how to stay safe.

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The Dark Side of Romantic AI Chatbots and Fake AI Girlfriend Apps

Fake AI girlfriend apps and other AI chatbot scams take advantage of lonely individuals to steal data and extort users.

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WhatsApp Task Scams: How Fake “Data Entry” Jobs Drain Your Savings

WhatsApp task scams offer easy data entry work, then demand deposits before you can withdraw. Learn how the scam runs and what to do if you paid.

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What Is the YouTube Rewards Scam? (And How to Protect Your Account)

YouTube rewards scams use small payments to lure users into “investing” in bigger rewards schemes. Here’s how to avoid YouTube rewards “schemes.”

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Screen Overlay Scams: How Fake Screens Steal Your Passwords and Banking Info

Screen overlay scams emulate login pages for trusted sites to steal your data. Keep your software updated and delete suspicious apps to avoid these scams.

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