Saying that they can see everything you do on your device. Some of the “Your account was hacked!” emails also go into sextortion territory. They claim to have recorded you watching adult videos. More on that in the post about the Save Yourself scam. Saying that they have copies of ...
The amount of money requested differs depending on the scam, but they will likely ask from $100 to $3000, which the scammer calls “a fair price”. In some emails, the scammer also claims that he/she knows that you have read the email and demand that you make the payment within one ...
As mentioned in the introduction, all the claims made by this letter are false. This means that the sender has not infected any of the recipient's devices, no information was acquired, and no sexually explicit footage was recorded. Victims of scam emails like "You Are One Of A Kind" will...
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer. "They have the ability to fake someone's voice just from a sample as small as listening to their voicemail message. Or,...
You receive a private message from one of your Facebook friends saying they want to change the password on their account but for some reason they aren’t receiving the confirmation codes that Facebook sends in order to confirm the account holder’s identity. ...
“Netflix may email you to update this information with a link to our website, but be cautious of fake emails that may link to phishing websites…If you’re unsure about a link in an email, you can always hover your cursor over the link to see where it directs in which you can se...
If leery when there is a stranger soliciting on the other end, you have every right to hang up. It still isn’t against the law in our nation to hang up on someone you do not know — especially if suspecting that they are up to no good. Scammers often threaten would-be victims...
They ask for money or account details What to do if you spot a romance scam Here are some tips you should follow if you think you’ve been the target of a romance scam. Don’t send money.First and foremost, never send money to someone you haven’t met in person. ...
Paypal never put phone numbers on emails or in money requests/invoices, they tell you to contact them via help/contact bottom of their website pages.If there is a cancel option then cancel it.As long as you don't click to pay it then no money would be transferred. A...
The old saying still rings true. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Don't fall forpredatory loan tacticsthat may trap you in an unaffordable loan that offers terrible terms. Use the many websites dedicated to helping you find the right mortgage. Additionally, talk to your bank or...