As the main shopping event of the year approaches, Black Friday shopping scams have into view. Con actors from all over the world try to create the most convincing fraud, trying to make a fortune. Let’s see the most common Black Friday scams, and the way to avoid them. How Do Scams Work? Fraudsters use… Continue reading Black Friday Scams: Ways to Detect & Avoid Shopping Frauds
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7 Facebook Marketplace Scams to Watch Out
Facebook Marketplace allows users to buy and sell just about anything. Just like Craigslist and newspapers, it replaced other ways of advertising for items for sale. Buyers can find a used bike, furniture, car, or vintage clothing from sellers on the Marketplace. And renters don’t have to search every apartment in their neighborhood — they… Continue reading 7 Facebook Marketplace Scams to Watch Out
“Get Rich With Bitcoin” Instagram Bitcoin Scams
Instagram is a vast social network with over a billion active users. Fraudsters do not miss the chance to develop clever schemes on this platform, to deceive users and steal data. These activities are often not run by hackers with high skills but ordinary people who want financial gain. In this article, we will talk… Continue reading “Get Rich With Bitcoin” Instagram Bitcoin Scams
TikTok Scams Stealing Money And Data. Beware!
TikTok has become a popular social network with over a billion registered users. According to statistics, each user spends about 95 minutes daily on this platform. Such an extensive social network is also susceptible to many different scams. Scammers found ways here to hurt users and lure them into their traps. Who is being targeted… Continue reading TikTok Scams Stealing Money And Data. Beware!
What to Do if A Scammer Has Your Email Address?
Scammers usually hack into email accounts to send fake messages from a trusted address, making recipients fall for their tricks. For example, to get them to send money, transmit personal information, or click a link that installs malware, spyware, or a virus on your device. Email hacking can also put your co-workers, friends, and family… Continue reading What to Do if A Scammer Has Your Email Address?
Facebook Messenger Virus: How to Stay From Facebook Viruses
Facebook Messenger is arguably one of the most popular chatting apps. Unfortunately, because of its popularity, it is a target for malicious programs such as Trojans, spyware, ransomware, and others to infiltrate various systems. Recently, there has been an increase in Facebook Messenger infections spread through phishing. As a rule, the Facebook Messenger virus scam… Continue reading Facebook Messenger Virus: How to Stay From Facebook Viruses