In many instances, the names provided by fraudsters are fake or may actually be the name of someone they already defrauded. On that same note, please don't ever attempt to confront a fraudster or attempt to track them down. Instead, turn the information you do have over to you...
No, Those Weird Spheres Weren’t Alien Tech Hoaxes and conspiracy theories are an industry unto themselves at this point. People make a living as filmmakers, authors, podcasters, and more who simply recycle the same old hoaxes and conspiracies as new seasons of new shows. Even supporting these...
A fake text message is a text that appears to be from a legitimate source but is sent by a scammer, spammer, or another malicious party. The purpose of fake texts is typically to obtain your personal information, deceive you, or otherwise cause harm. Learning how to identify a fake text...
When you post your examples here, please remember to not include last names or contact information of whoever is sending these emails. There's no way to confirm if that person has been defrauded as well and the name is being used fraudulently. Thanks for your cooperation and rememb...
Phishing occurs when scammers take over user accounts by faking their messages as being from LINE Corporation, tricking users into accessing a fake website etc. that prompts them to enter their personal information (e.g. email addresses and passwords). This article outlines real examples of ...
Voice phishing, or vishing, is a form of social engineering. It is a fraudulent phone call or voice message designed to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials. For instance, the attacker might call pretending to be a support agent or representative of your organization or a subsc...
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that targets the user and tricks them by sending fake messages and emails to get sensitive information about the user or trying to download malicious software and exploit it on the target system. ...
Run the ID through a reputable ID database to confirm that its barcode information is valid. 3. Altered Fake IDs Usually, an altered fake ID is the genuine ID of the person presenting it with partially changed information. Underaged persons will alter the date of birth on their ID to gain...
Also, note that not all of these scams involve money. Some scammers bait customers into divulging personal information with fake parcels, discounts, or coupons. In the below example, the scammer is pretending to send a lost UPS parcel. ...
Synthetic identity theftis a type of fraud in which a criminal combines real (often stolen) and fake information to create a new identity for fraudulent accounts and purchases. Synthetic identity theft allows criminals to steal money from credit card companies and lenders who extend credit to them...