Scams


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Scams

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Scams

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks

Phil Muncaster11 Sep 2024


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Why scammers want your phone number

Why scammers want your phone number

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Why scammers want your phone number

Your phone number is more than just a way to contact you – scammers can use it to target you with malicious messages and even exploit it to gain access to your bank account or steal corporate data

Márk Szabó13 Aug 2024


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Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

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Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Here’s how to spot and dodge scams when searching for stuff on the classified ads website that offers almost everything under the sun

Phil Muncaster12 Aug 2024


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Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

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Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.

Márk Szabó15 Jul 2024


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5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

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5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account

Phil Muncaster09 Jul 2024


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No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

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No room for error: Don’t get stung by these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation

Christian Ali Bravo03 Jul 2024


Scams, Social Media

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Scams, Social Media

Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware

Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform

Christian Ali Bravo01 Jul 2024


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The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

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The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams

$90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave for a junior data analyst – what's not to like? Except that these kinds of job offers are only intended to trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their data.

Márk Szabó06 Jun 2024


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Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

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Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Once your crypto has been stolen, it is extremely difficult to get back – be wary of fake promises to retrieve your funds and learn how to avoid becoming a victim twice over

Phil Muncaster02 May 2024