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Selma Hrynchuk
Selma is a fraud prevention specialist renowned for her expertise in private eye investigations and a remarkable partnership with law enforcement agencies. Beyond her investigative triumphs, her public speaking engagements and written works have empowered countless individuals to protect themselves and stay ahead of deceptive schemes. Selma's legacy shines as a tenacious agent of change, unyielding in her commitment to battling fraud and ensuring a safer world for all.
Website: http://scam-detector.com
Posts by Selma Hrynchuk:
4 Types of E-commerce Fraud Everyone Should Avoid
Here's how to stay safe online. In this article, we expose the most common e-commerce scams, from pagejacking and triangulation to account takeover and email phishing.
Top 3 Scams You Need to Look Out For in Sports Betting
It might have got off to a slow start, but this summer is still set to offer us plenty of sport to get our teeth into. The little break has meant there’s a stockpile of sport to catch up on, bringing us lots of entertained and for some people lots of opportunities to place some […]
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How to Recognize a Freelance Scammer
Fraudsters continuously invent new ways of cheating, but the most common schemes are easy to determine if you know the rules. Here are three examples we have come across. Scheme 1: Fake Reviews This is one of the most popular cases. The scammer creates a profile on specialty websites like Upwork or Freelancer.com, but does […]
How AI is Trying to Stop Stimulus Fraud
Every time the government announces a new form of support, fraud is not far behind. The recent economic stimulus grant scheme, which provides help to businesses and individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, is no exception. We began to see stories about economic stimulus fraud within a few days of the roll-out of the scheme. […]
5 Ways To Keep Your Home Secure While On Vacation
Planning an exciting vacation can be equally stressful, especially when considering ways of keeping your home secure while you are away. Whether you are planning a short weekend getaway, a solo travel experience, or a lengthy family vacation, home security should be a priority on your planning checklist. Luckily, there are several things that […]
Your First Steps to Buying Bitcoin
Investing in cryptocurrency and buying Bitcoin in particular – is a popular option. However, there are tons of scams to be aware of.
Fake Zoom Meeting Invite
Zoom Meeting Invitation: How The Scam Works One of these days, you may receive an email that looks like you have been invited to a Zoom meeting. The invitation seems very official and slightly bears Zoom’s branding and style. The email going around looks like this – see screenshot below: Let’s take a […]
COVID-19 Employee Assessment Scam Hits Hard
Mandatory COVID-19 Assessment For Employees: How The Scam Works There is a new Coronavirus scam that’s been making its rounds these days – and it looks pretty effective for criminals. The COVID-19 Employee Assessment Scam – or Pre-Employment Assessment Scam, as a variation – hijacks your personal and financial information, so please be very careful […]
How to Spot a No-Credit-Check Loan Scam
A Must-Read Guide On How To Avoid No-Credit-Check Loan Scams The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that Americans lose over $1 billion to fraud every year. The numbers in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are high, too. While fraud happens in many different ways, consumers at large need to be aware of the variety […]
Is This a Scam? 5 Ways to Spot Loan Scams Online
There have been some incredibly tough times during the pandemic. Many people have financial problems, so there is no surprise that the payday loans business has been booming lately. As long as the loan exchange it's done right, both parties should mutually benefit from the transaction. However, there are malicious characters out there who prey […]
One Accounting Scam That Even Experienced Financial Controllers Could Fall For Today
Here Is How One Email From Your Boss Could End With a $28,239 Loss The accounting scams are multiplying by the day. A new scam targeting people working in the accounting industry is making its rounds these days. If you know any financial controllers, managers, auditors, or simple accountants, please share this information with them. […]
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Top 3 Freebie Scams Today
What You Need To Know About All Fraud Regarding Gratuities One of the biggest blessings of the Internet is the plethora of freebies and amazing online deals that can be found. We mean the real ones. While many of the free sample or giveaway offers you’ll find online are legitimate, there are plenty of scammers […]
Apple Support Scam
The Apple Pop-Up: How The Scam Works The Apple Support Pop-Up is the equivalent of the Microsoft Tech Support Scam that’s been happening for over a decade. Since Apple products have become even more popular lately, it was just a matter of time until cybercriminals applied the same tactics to the Mac and iPhone users. […]
Best Solutions to Protect Your Anonymity Online
Fraud may track any activity on the Internet. Searching information, sending emails, visiting websites, online shopping, and social networking – all these activities leave traces through which it is easy to find out most of the user’s confidential data. Moreover, there is no opportunity to hide the fact of your presence on the Internet completely. […]
Protect Your Company from Fraud by Safeguarding Your Customers’ Online Payments
Businesses need to defend against security breaches so they can stay safe online. Here is how.
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3 Simple Ways To Be Trustworthy Online
It's important to know not only how to stand out and look legitimate on the Internet, but also how to stay safe online.
