Not all phishes contain easily spotted errors or obviously dodgy web links – here’s how to stay safe…
Tag Archives: Scam
Serious Security: Beware eBay scrapers promising to help you with ‘viral promotions’
Selling items online? Watch our for people who suddenly offer to help!
ETERNALBLUE sextortion scam puts your password where your name should be
Here’s a sextortion scam that puts your password right where your name would usually be, to rattle your cage even more than usual.
Two robocallers fined $3m for Google listings scam
The robocall scammers were defrauding small businesses who were scared of seeing their Google search listings drop off.
Scammers steal social media videos to wring hearts and wallets
They’re putting up fake accounts to bilk the tender-hearted for donations, using the images of a real 5-year-old with real cerebral palsey.
Warning issued as Netflix subscribers hit by phishing attack
Netflix phishing scammers are at it again, sending emails that try to steal sensitive details from subscribers.
Romance scam victim allegedly plotted to kill her mother for cash
An identity theft online dating scam led police to uncover texts that detailed the murder-for-hire plot.
Sextortion and what to do about it [VIDEO]
How to handle sextortion – where someone tries to blackmail you over your sexuality or sex life…
The sextortionists are back, this time with your phone number as “proof”
Last month the crooks were throwing old passwords into their scams to make you sit up and take notice. Now it’s phone numbers.
Porn-warning security scam hooks you up to “Apple Care”
It’s a toll free “Apple Care” number, meaning that in theory it shouldn’t cost you a thing – so what’s the harm in calling just in case?