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The world's premier anti internet scam, anti fraud information blog
If you thought losing a loved one was hard enough, these days, scammers are looking to make it even harder as bereavement scams are on the rise. Your best defense when it comes to scams and fraud tactics whether online or offline is to be aware of how scammers are catching people in their trap […]
Digital wallet apps are just one of the many technology innovations that aim to make our life easier. These apps allow users to store credit card details, make payments, and easily send and receive money between friends or family. Although this innovative technology is incredibly convenient and great for promoting a cashless world, it has […]
The world is more connected than it’s ever been thanks to the internet. We have everything we need at our fingertips, requiring very little effort on the part of the consumer. We can do our grocery shopping online, clothes shopping, book flights, and plan holidays. The internet has opened up avenues for causes and charities […]
When there is a sense of threat or vulnerability in the world, there are often a handful of folks who like to take advantage of those who might be at risk. At the moment, during the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us are at risk, however the key when it comes to managing risk is through […]
Have you ever wondered if it is possible for fraudsters to clone your voice or the voice of a loved one, and then use it to scam you? Well, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) there is a software that internet scammers are using to clone voices. It turns out, this is not just […]
Today’s world of instant hotels opens up a whole range of new possibilities for travelers. Online platforms like Airbnb make it easy for people to find affordable accommodation in new places they only dreamed of visiting. The unfortunate reality is that when it comes to online platforms, there will always be opportunists who want to […]
Everyday a social security scam is taking place somewhere, and anyone, young, or old, can be an easy target. Social security scams are constantly evolving, no one is immune to a scam. Scammers often change their scams so that you won’t be aware of what the latest scams are. What Do Social Security Scams Consist […]
There’s nothing quite like a breaking global news story to give cyber criminals bait to scam people online. The Coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, known as COVID-19, has been in the media’s spotlight for the last two months as more and more people are testing positive for the virus around the world. As the […]
The world, unfortunately, has little insight into the types of people who are scammers, along with the signs to look for when dealing with potential scams. How do we know who would become a scammer, and why are some people prone to scam? Are there other motives besides greed? Deceiving others to get what you […]
It’s an extremely sad reality that we live in a world where bad people can take advantage of senior citizens over the internet and scam them out of money. Many seniors aren’t as used to technology as the younger generations who have grown up with it are, and are more likely to fall for an […]