The world's premier anti internet scam, anti fraud information blog
The world's premier anti internet scam, anti fraud information blog
With interest rates at record lows, many of us with savings will be looking out for better investment opportunities. Well, how about….. GOLD? This is the most coveted precious metal since time began, but beware of the Gold Scam! Gold prices keep on falling, but the number of Gold Scams keeps on rising. Market Conditions […]
One scam to be especially leery of is credit card fraud, which also goes hand-in-hand with identity theft. There are many credit card fraud scams to be aware of, and while you can’t always prevent credit card fraud from happening, you can be aware of the signs to watch for to try to prevent becoming […]
Anti Fraud News Presents it’s Top 10 Internet Scams list. You may use this information to warn your family and friends. 1. Dating/Love/Romance Scam. In the modern Western world where the family nucleus has been eroded and so many of us are living alone, online dating is booming. It didn’t take long for Scammers to […]
When you want the latest information on insurance fraud and other scams, Anti-Fraud News is the website to check out on a regular basis. We want to inform you about all the latest scams and tactics that have been designed to con you and steal your money. What is Insurance Fraud? Insurance fraud is what […]
Something new to worry about! Just what is Scareware and Ransomware? While most internet users are at least basically familiar with viruses and malware, there are new ‘wares’ being adapted by cyber criminals: so-called ‘scareware’ and/or ‘ransomware’. So what are these and how can we avoid them? We’ve all seen pop-up ads, and those seemingly […]
Most people think they are too smart to become a victim of a scam, never mind become a money mule for a criminal. But it is happening on a regular basis and you need to know what to watch for to make sure that it never happens to you. Usually the money mule scam involves […]
Scam Information There is a lot of data and statistics regarding online scams and internet fraud. How do we put it all together? In lay terms, who is being scammed, what kind of money are they losing online, what scams are most popular, and where is this internet fraud originating? It’s hard to write an […]
Phishing scams are designed to steal money. While you might think you can spot a phishing scam email right away, it is important to remember that Internet scammers are constantly updating and modifying their tactics in order to reel in even those who are keeping an eye out for phishing scams. Make sure you do […]
The fake eBay Scammer email Be on the lookout for fake eBay emails sent by Scammers. These will look official and appear to be sent via eBay from another eBay User. Some may contain a worrying Message, perhaps accusing you of buying an Item but not paying. These fake e-mails contain a login button, which […]
What with eBay being the largest online auction site on the planet, it was inevitable that eBay Scammers would soon appear on this massive global marketplace. The eBay modus operandi is a simple one; it provides an auction site that links Sellers with Buyers. Its preferred and recommended payment option is PayPal, the world’s biggest […]