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A tech support scam has been designed to make you believe that there is something wrong with your software and that you need ‘their support’ in order to fix it. The scammers will pretend to be Microsoft support and in-form you that there are problems on your computer. They will make normal system outputs appear […]
Initial Coin Offerings (ICO’s), a new fundraising method linked to crypto currencies such as Bitcoin, have quickly become the biggest form of crowd-funding for start-up companies and projects. These offerings are unregulated, controversial, and many lead to Initial Coin Offering Scams (ICO scams). According to coinschedule.com, ICOs have made more than $3 billion dollars so […]
We live in a society where narcissistic behavior has become our norm, we have become a people who bask in the glory of self-love and success. We are the selfie generation, where ‘Living your best life’ isn’t just a saying but a mantra. But to add balance to our lives we are also very giving […]
Disasters such as hurricanes are tragic events, they cause major damage and ruin the lives of thousands of people. Yet there are fraudsters whom are willing to take advantage of the terrible situation. Disaster relief scams really started to show their ugly head after the tragic events of Katrina. Many people were duped out of […]
PayPal has revolutionized how we do business. It has made worldwide payments quick and efficient. Unfortunately, it has also allowed the rise of PayPal account scams. Scam artists have taken full advantage of the benefits of PayPal’s efficiency and ease of use. They have come up with a few novel approaches to stealing your money. […]
Internet scams are nothing new, for centuries scam artists and fraudsters have been trying to take advantage of gullible people. They may have gotten a few of us here and there, but the number of possible victims was always confined to their physical area of influence. But, now with the advent of the internet, that […]
The first thought that comes to mind when you hear “trunk box” is probably a storage container. So, what are trunk box scams you might ask? Trunk boxes are a type of advance-fee or 419 scam – they work by promising an individual/target the prospect of attaining a large sum of money for little to […]
The Internet is populated with fraudulent websites which are used by fraudsters to steal identities, steal credit card information and to steal your money. Fraudulent websites can also be used to spread malware that can give scammers access to your computer and confidential information. When these websites are poorly designed, they are often easy to […]
Celebrity imposter scams are not old news; in fact, the most recent imposter scam had Robert Downey Jr.’s Twitter post go viral! The Iron Man actor posted a message across his social media accounts warning his fans about the imposter, who was appealing to them for money. Downey is well known for his public fundraising […]
Online scams come in many different and seemingly innocuous forms, and it is important for your personal and financial safety to know how to spot these before falling prey to them. Below are a collection of the main online scams that you need to be aware of and keep a look out for so that […]