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What are Fake Trojan Scams and How Can You Avoid Them?
You probably know about trojan viruses to some degree. You likely have an antivirus program installed on your computer to detect and block them – as you should. But did you know that fake trojan viruses can be just as dangerous? If you’re not careful, a fake trojan virus can lead to a real one. A fake trojan virus attack…
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Telegram Has a New Verification Strategy to Cut Down on Scams
Misinformation and scams are an unfortunate reality of the internet in 2024. That “news” account might really be pushing falsehoods and lies, while that outreach from “Google” likely isn’t from the company at all. You really need to be on guard at all times when processing the information that passes through your social feeds, which is why it helps when apps…
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Common Apple Pay Scams and How to Avoid Them
Apple has hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Nearly 75% of them use Apple Pay. Apple Pay is Apple’s digital payment service. It’s an extremely popular service, and it’s easy to understand why. You can send money to any individual or merchant using Apple Pay, and the payments are close to instantaneous. On top of that, Apple Pay is more…
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FTC warns of online task job scams hooking victims like gambling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about a significant rise in gambling-like online job scams, known as “task scams,” that draw people into earning cash through repetitive tasks, with the promises of earning more if they deposit their own money. Although this type of scam was nearly non-existent in 2020, with the FTC receiving zero reports, the agency documented 5,000…
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What are Zelle scams? (and how to avoid them)
Zelle scams are on the rise because convenience breeds popularity, and that popularity is an opportunity for scammers. To give you an idea of Zelle’s popularity, in 2023 alone, consumers and small businesses sent 2.9 billion transactions totaling 806 billion dollars—a scam goldmine. This post provides an overview of Zelle and how it works, a rundown of some of the…
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The 2024 Guide to TikTok Scams
TikTok has quickly become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, with over a billion users sharing videos on topics from comedy to education. While it fosters creativity and entertainment, TikTok attracts scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting users. Awareness of these scams is crucial for protecting yourself and your personal information. In this article, we’ll examine the most…
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Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
As many more users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors. BleepingComputer has spotted cryptocurrency scams popping up on BlueSky just as the decentralized microblogging service surpassed 20 million users this week. It didn’t take long Over the past few years, X/Twitter has become the hotbed of scammers from those targeting banking customers…
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How to spot and avoid Offerup scams
Ever found a “mint condition” iPhone 14 Pro listed for $300 on OfferUp? Before you rush to message that seller, let’s talk about why deals that seem too good to be true usually are. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s 2023 Consumer Sentinel Network Report, marketplace scams cost Americans over $440 million in 2023, with mobile marketplace apps being prime…
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Don’t Take the Bait on These Phishing Scams
Key Takeaways Phishing scams use social engineering and urgency to manipulate you into making bad decisions. You can spot red flags in suspicious emails by checking sender address and link destinations. Common phishing scams imitate banks or social media to trigger fear and prompt quick reactions. Verify through trusted methods instead. Email phishing scams have been around for a long…
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Common Venmo scams and how to avoid them
Lost money to a Venmo scammer? You’re not alone. In 2023, Americans lost over $5.8 billion to digital payment fraud, with peer-to-peer apps like Venmo becoming prime targets for scammers. These criminals are getting craftier, but you can outsmart them by learning their tactics. Think of this guide as your personal fraud prevention toolkit. We’ll walk through the most common…
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