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The world's premier anti internet scam, anti fraud information blog
As technology advances, scammers adapt and become more sophisticated. The internet is a ripe field of targets as it provides an anonymous, remote platform for scammers to find new victims. As these scams evolve, they become harder to identify. Knowing the warning signs of a scam, and what actions to take if you suspect you’re […]
New Online Scam Dupes Victims Online scams are constantly evolving and adapting to new tactics in order to trick unsuspecting victims into sending money. One of the latest scams involves bogus investment opportunities, in which cybercriminals pose as legitimate investment companies or financial advisors in order to dupe victims into sending money for supposed investment […]
The holiday season is a time for family and friends. It’s a season where you can kick back and relax. But the holiday season is also a time for internet scams. It’s a time when you can be caught off guard. Criminals know that people are more vulnerable during the holiday season. Take note of […]
Digital currency is the new trend that has gained rapid popularity and adoption from clients. However, this popularity has also led to an increase in cryptocurrency scam cases. Since its inception in 2008, critics and investors have always pointed fingers at the immutable ledger that blockchain technology provides. The lack of a regulation mechanism has […]
In today’s world, new scams are inevitable. The best way to beat them is to know how to spot them before you become a victim. Although scams are always changing, the way we spot them stays the same. Unfortunately, there are always going to be opportunists who want to take advantage of other people. When […]
With the government gradually lifting pandemic restrictions, everyone wants to catch a breath of fresh air. The number of people traveling for leisure has shot tremendously, causing a shortage of rental cars. According to information from the Federal Trade Commission, this has led to an upsurge of car rental fraud cases. Travelers are also having […]
Most people receive a number of robocalls about their expired car warranty each week, even if they don’t own a vehicle. If you’ve missed a call before, it’s likely that you got caught in one of these traps. This article discusses why these car warranty scams happen, what to do if you get one, and […]
In the digital age, our mobile phones hold great power. We use them for more than just staying social, we use them to make online purchases and to grow our businesses. There are so many ways to use our mobile phones and even more ways to become victims of mobile fraud. Discover what mobile fraud […]
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 […]
The internet has allowed people a large amount of freedom. They can socialize and shop from the comfort of their home. Yet this means that more and more of your information is online and if it is online, it can be accessed by hackers and fraudsters. This has led to an explosion in the amount […]