Winning the lottery or a big sweepstakes might seem too good to be true and scammers know it.A common example of this type of scam goes like this:you get a letter in the mail claiming you won money. All you have to do, it says, is send money in to cover any fees or taxes. The...
What’s the purpose of the YouTube Partnership Scam? To install malware on the target’s computer for malicious reasons which may include maintaining access to the target’s YouTube account and other social media accounts. This is one of the ways that a YouTube account is often hacked. Furt...
Scammers may also useidentity fraudto create or access bank accounts and payment applications that they use to receive money from victims. They may use stolen or forged identification documents, such as driver’s licenses, passports, or social security cards, to open or verify these ...
“Dear Flipkart customer, congratulations! You have won…”– a fake message such as this may seem enticing, but is truly just a trap. With e-commerce becoming increasingly popular, scammers are also looking to catch consumers off-guard and make a fast buck, all while using the trustworthy ...
The "I can’t believe he’s gone" Facebook scam is a clever scheme to trick you into clicking. Let’s analyze the mental and social techniques that make it so effective. Pretends to be a friend The scam post looks like it comes from one of your Facebook friends. But ...
In one scenario, for which the IRS has already sent several warnings, a scammer will use your Social Security number to file a tax return in your name and then claim the refund. The biggest red flag in this scam is being pressured to act quickly. In actuality, the IRS will give you ...
Our security team has observed that certain scamsters may send letters and scratch cards over post and courier. The letter typically declares that you have won a high-value prize like a car or motorcycle. You will be asked to call a phone number mentioned in the letter, or directed to a ...
then populates fake sites with everything you’d want online. They’ll typically buy some digital ad space with a stolen credit card or PayPal account, then fill up your browser and your social media with scam ads. By borrowing credibility from mainstream providers and running tailored sites ...
Donald Trump is willing to expose the “orchestrated” fake election, but not willing to expose the COVID scam. Joe Biden as the pro-Communist U.S. President? Donald Trump as the pro-vaccine U.S. President? Rothschild-approved dilemma! This makes my stomach feels so sick. They are both...
Report the fake website to the server host via a C&D letter. Send a notification to the domain registrar. Large registrars like GoDaddy, NameCheap, etc., may be able to help. Scammers could register a fake site with your name, making it difficult for you. If that’s the case, conta...