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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 […]
Lottery scams can take the form of telephone scams, mobile scams, postal scams, email scams, and social media scams. These are criminal operations which aim to trick you out of your personal information and your money through nefarious online methods. Forms of Lottery Scams Telephone Lottery Scams Fraudsters will tell you that you have won […]
As human beings, our health is often very important to us. Everyone wants to be as healthy as they possibly can in order to live their lives as best they can. When we do fall ill or suffer from diseases or ailments, we often look for ways to heal ourselves as quickly and effectively as […]
Over the last century, humans have advanced greatly in many areas of life. This is no different when it comes to technology. The advancements in the internet have led to an explosion of social media platforms which means that billions of people are now accessing things like Facebook every day. With these advancements however, come […]