Young people are being talked into handing over their bank details with the promise of some easy cash.
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Twitter scammers jump in on real-time complaints to companies
”Hi there,” said the polite (and fake) help desk, leading to a back-and-forth between a lying scammer and a lying security analyst.
YouTube subscribers getting spammed by celebrity imposters
YouTube personality Philip DeFranco warned that the messages pretending to be from him and other top influencers are scams.
Facebook debuts scam ads reporting tool
Adverts on Facebook featuring fake celebrity endorsements scam people out of their savings, and Facebook is now doing something about it.
Elderly scam victims are too embarrassed to speak up
Financial talk itself is taboo. Admitting to getting fleeced and losing all your savings? That qualifies as super taboo, a new report says.
“I will not knit my own cryptography!” 60 Second Security
Watch this week’s episode of our upbeat 1-minute security news video…
How to sleep tight and not get scammed on Airbnb
Airbnb can be a wonderful way for locals and visitors to connect. But like many online services, it’s also a playground for scammers. Here are some tips on how to use the service safely.
Robocall spotting contest launched by FTC
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched a pair of competitions to stimulate research into technological approaches to the problem of robocalls.
Phish of the Week – when adjectives just aren’t enough
We aren’t really supposed to chuckle at spams and scams. But here’s a phishing story that will make you smile yet still be educational…
Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas: how to avoid festive fraudsters
Take a little more time to record what you’ve bought, from who or where, and how much it cost – and don’t let your guard slip at this hectic time of year.