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Protect yourself from Netflix phishing scams by never clicking links in SMS and emails and accessing Netflix using the streaming service’s official apps.
How to Keep Yourself Safe From Netflix Phishing Scams Read More
Want to know how to keep passkey safe from scammers? Ignore unprompted passkey or 2FA requests and never share login credentials.
The IRS CP53E scam takes advantage of the move to digital tax refunds to target people who may inadvertently give them access to their bank accounts.
What is scambaiting? Scambaiting means engaging with scammers to antagonize, provoke, or waste their time, and it could be more dangerous than you realize.
Playing With Fire: Why Scambaiting Is Riskier Than You Think Read More
A company data breach can expose your personal information and increase your risk of scams. Learn how breaches happen and how to protect yourself.
Why Every Company Data Breach Is a Scam Risk for You Read More
Learn how fake CAPTCHA scam messages work, how they can lead to unexpected charges, and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.
Fake CAPTCHA Scam: How One Click Leads to Huge Phone Bills Read More
A new tax season means old scams in new disguises. We take a look at the IRS back taxes scam, how to identify it, and protect yourself.
The Dark Web can be a scary place, but it can also scam even the most savvy users. We look at common dark web scams and how to protect yourself.
What Scammers Sell on the Dark Web (And How to Protect Yourself) Read More
AI crypto fraud uses deepfakes, fake trading platforms, and phishing scams to steal money from investors. Learn the top scams and how to avoid them.
How AI Fuels Faster Crypto Fraud: Top Scam Sites Exposed Read More
Modeling scams can range from fake talent scouts to exploitative contracts and social media phishing. Learn how to spot and avoid them.
Fake QR codes can lead you to scam sites, which can steal data and money. Avoid QR codes on stickers and use online checkers for verification.
If you think you’ve been added to a Microsoft Team without your consent, it’s likely a Microsoft Team scam. Ignore, delete, and report.
Have You Been Added to a Microsoft Team? It Could Be a Scam Read More
Did you just get an offer from AliExpress to work from home? We explore the AliExpress remote job scam and what to look out for.
AliExpress Offering a Remote Job? The Scam Explored Read More
The Australian Federal Police Scam targets people with cryptocurrency accounts. Stay safe by never transferring funds to someone who calls you.
Learn about popular tax scams, including IRS impersonation, AI-powered robocallers, and charity scams that can impact taxpayers.
It’s Tax Season – Here are Some Scams to be Aware Of Read More
Learn about the “Your PayPal account has been limited” scam and how to avoid it by only interacting with PayPal via official channels.
PayPal “Your Account Has Been Limited” Scam – Staying Safe Read More
The beta testing scam specifically targets gamers using platforms like Steam and Discord via authentic-looking messages about playtests.
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