They use flattering messages and suggestive language as bait to engage the users in conversation. Once the scammer gains their victim’s trust, they suggest shifting the conversation to a different platform, such as Google Chat. On this new platform, the conversation will often take a more expli...
Later on in this guide, we’ll learn how to effectively report illegal websites and take them down; preventing them from existing in the first place is always the better approach if you’d like to protect your brand’s reputation. With that being said, here are a few best practices you ...
2- You will be redirected to a different page, depending on the type of infringement. You can select copyright or trademark infringement in the case a scammer has impersonated your business website. 3- You will be prompted to add the URL of the fake business website along with the link...
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.
Here’s a detailed method of how to report fake accounts on Instagram: Go to their profile If you’ve ever been the victim of a scam, you understand how important it is to report it. But what happens when you’re actually dealing with a scammer? How do you know if an account is re...
How to report a forum scammer MelDiep Community Beginner , Jan 11, 2019 Copy link to clipboard I won't lie, I fell for it and did give them my serial number, but its an expired number I was trying to get help for previously (before I knew it was expired), so I don't feel p...
Almost all the ads on Facebook marketplace are scams and easy to tell. The comment section usually has a lot of comments of people ordering it, but not one saying they received it. If there are any positive comments, they are likely from the scammer. They add comments to sound...
The Google authentication process prompts the scammer to prove that they own the number by entering a six-digit code sent to the victim’s phone. The scammer tricks the victim into sharing the verification code, then uses this to “prove” they have access to the victim’s U.S. number. ...
The scam:A scammer opens up a gift card to get the number, then repackages it, or scratches off the PIN code covering and replaces it with a sticker. When the card is activated, the scammer uses the number and PIN code. How to avoid the scam:Examine the gift card packaging carefully...
As you enter the details, the scammer captures them on the other end so they can use them fraudulently. Since these sites look legitimate, it's best to familiarize yourself with the signs of a phishing website and report them. But before you get that far, it's best not to respond to...