Scams
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3.6KCommon NFT scams and how to avoid them
As NFTs exploded in popularity, scammers also jumped on the hype. Watch out for counterfeit NFTs, rug pulls, pump-and-dumps and other common...
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574The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals
Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft
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1.8K10 reasons why we fall for scams
The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at...
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1.6KCommon LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers
LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid...
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4.6KThere’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer
The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud
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2.9KThe trouble with BEC: How to stop the costliest internet scam
BEC fraud generated more losses for victims than any other type of cybercrime in 2021. It’s long past time that organizations got...
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4.1KWhen love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’
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2.5KThink before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal money
QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
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4.9KMaking loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers
Is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here's why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.
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2.9KCryptocurrency scams: What to know and how to protect yourself
As you attempt to strike it rich in the digital gold rush, make sure you know how to recognize various schemes that...
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4.8K5 common gift card scams and how to spot them
It often pays to look a gift horse in the mouth – recognizing these types of gift card fraud will go a...
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1.1KThe triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes
‘Tis the season to avoid getting played by scammers hijacking Twitter accounts and promoting fake offers for PlayStation 5 consoles and other...
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1.3KDon’t get phished! How to be the one that got away
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck. Now, how...
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1.3KBeware of these 5 common scams you can encounter on Instagram
From cybercriminal evergreens like phishing to the verification badge scam, we look at the most common tactics fraudsters use to trick their...
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1.7KVictims duped out of US$1.8 million by BEC and romance scam ring
Elderly men and women were the main targets of the romance scams operated by the fraudsters.
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3.5KDeepfakes – the bot made me do it
As deepfakes become indistinguishable from reality and the potential for the misuse of synthetic content is virtually endless, what can you do...
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1.2KWatch out for these scams targeting Amazon customers
Most people are fans of the convenience Amazon brings to online shopping, and that’s precisely what cybercriminals are betting on.
