URL:Scam is a generic detection name of a dangerous website, that appears in several antivirus engines. It may appear during routine Internet browsing, as well as pop-up after opening a link from a document or a chat. This detection may refer to a wide variety of unsafe websites, as well as be a false positive… Continue reading URL:Scam (Avast)
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Fake Robux Generators Spread on Government Websites
Huge number of fake Robux generators recently appeared on a range of websites with .gov, .mil, and edu. They commonly pose as PDF files, enriched with keywords that boost their SEO ranking to show up on top of Google search results. By parasiting on legit domains of government, military, and educational organizations, they also avoid… Continue reading Fake Robux Generators Spread on Government Websites
Phantom Hacker Scams On The Rise, Target Elderly
Phantom hacker scams is a specific type of fraud that aims at convincing the victim to transfer the funds due to the non-existent hacker threat. Over the last few months, such scams started targeting senior citizens, which can lead to significant financial losses. Let’s have a look at how this works, and how to avoid… Continue reading Phantom Hacker Scams On The Rise, Target Elderly
Tax Season Scams On The Rise, Beware!
Tax season has already begun, and so did tax season scams. The IRS annually lists its top tax scams to help taxpayers protect themselves. Most tax season scams involve identity theft, but there could be a lot of other consequences. Awareness of these schemes can help consumers protect themselves, and we will go into more… Continue reading Tax Season Scams On The Rise, Beware!
TikTok Shopping Scams On The Rise: Tips to Avoid
As TikTok evolves into a digital marketplace, its shopping feature presents a new terrain ripe with opportunities. However, this shift includes certain risks, particularly for the youthful demographic, who are Tiktok’s target audience and are not always well-informed about fraud on trading platforms. Let’s find out what shopping scams in TikTok and what you need… Continue reading TikTok Shopping Scams On The Rise: Tips to Avoid
What are Facebook Job Scams and How to Avoid Them?
Facebook is probably the most widely used social media globally. Unfortunately, it has also become a hub for scammers to target unsuspecting users. Among them, fake job scams appear to be on an uptrend. What they are, and how to avoid them – I am going to cover those questions in this post. What is… Continue reading What are Facebook Job Scams and How to Avoid Them?
Cryptocurrency Scams on Twitter Exploit Post Features
Fraudsters are seen to exploit a feature of Twitter publications, misleading users and endangering digital assets. This deceptive strategy hinges on Twitter’s URL structure, which allows hackers to lure folks into various scams. Primarily, such campaigns are used to promote various cryptocurrency scams. Vulnerability in Twitter In-Post Links The exploit involves altering the account name… Continue reading Cryptocurrency Scams on Twitter Exploit Post Features
What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Catfishing appears to be the new-old approach in online phishing. While having less direct threat to the user, it may sometimes create even bigger problems, and inflict emotional damage. But how does it work? And what catfishing is, after all? Let’s find out. What is Catfishing? In brief, catfishing is the creation of a false… Continue reading What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Top Maine Lobster Scam on Facebook
Another fraudulent scheme related to the sale of seafood has appeared on Facebook. Fraudsters promise lobster at an excellent price, but the result is little pleasant for the buyer. What is the Top Maine Lobster Scam? Top Maine Lobster scam is a new fraud scheme that targets seafood enthusiasts’ fondness, specifically Maine lobsters, as it… Continue reading Top Maine Lobster Scam on Facebook
Halloween Shopping Scams — Ways to Detect & Avoid
2023 Halloween, similarly to other holidays and events of this year, will likely become a topic of a huge number of shopping scams. Con actors create websites that offer purchasing various thematic goods at low prices, while in fact they simply take your money and vanish. What are online shopping scams? Online shopping scams are… Continue reading Halloween Shopping Scams — Ways to Detect & Avoid