Fake Amazon and Microsoft Tech Support call centers busted

India has declared war on fake tech support services, extorting money from users worldwide.

Amazon and Microsoft are partnering with CBI to crack down on multiple tech support call centers scams across India. These call centers target customers of Amazon and Microsoft, two of the largest companies in the tech industry, and have defrauded more than 2,000 Amazon and Microsoft customers, mainly in the US. Fake Amazon and Microsoft… Continue reading Fake Amazon and Microsoft Tech Support call centers busted

TikTok Flooded By Elon Musk Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams

Might today difficult to distinguish between the crypto shill Elon Musk and the actual scams

Recently, TikTok has been inundated with a flood of cryptocurrency giveaway scam videos spread across the platform. Mostly, these scams are masquerading as topics related to Elon Musk, Tesla, or SpaceX. The potential for quick and easy cryptocurrency makes these a constant and disturbing threat. TikTok flooded by “Elon Musk cryptocurrency giveaway” scams. Today, the… Continue reading TikTok Flooded By Elon Musk Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams

Wilko Stock Liquidation Scams – Fake Shopping Sites

Fraudsters use the topic of stock liquidation as a basis for numerous shopping scams

Recent events around the Wilko retail chain are sad for its customers, but may also expose folks to financial dangers. Scammers use the news about shops and stock liquidation due to financial issues as a basis for a huge amount of shopping scams. Let’s find out how they work, what are their dangers, and how… Continue reading Wilko Stock Liquidation Scams – Fake Shopping Sites

Beware of Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams

If you have been scammed once, you may also be scammed twice.

Recently, the FBI reported increased scammers posing as companies offering to recover stolen cryptocurrency funds. These cunning intruders assure victims of cryptocurrency investment scams that they can retrieve their funds. Cryptocurrency recovery scams According to the same FBI report, losses from cryptocurrency investment scams officially exceeded $2.5 billion in 2022. However, this is not the… Continue reading Beware of Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams

Luca Stealer Spreads Via a Phishing Microsoft Crypto Wallet Site

A new phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users

With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, hackers and cybersecurity specialists are taking the initiative. This time, cybercriminals went ahead of the curve. They created a phishing website to coincide with the news that Microsoft was developing a crypto wallet exclusively for its Edge browser. Such a scheme is used to spread Luca Stealer. Microsoft… Continue reading Luca Stealer Spreads Via a Phishing Microsoft Crypto Wallet Site

Fake Ads on Facebook Promote Scam AI Services

Growing interest in AI has prompted attackers to take advantage of it

Facebook has been hit by a wave of fake ads that offer what looks like AI services. In fact, those are scam pages that trick people into installing malware. AI Scam in Facebook Ads The use of social media for cybercrime, in general, is nothing new. However, to maintain effectiveness, sometimes fraudsters have to adjust… Continue reading Fake Ads on Facebook Promote Scam AI Services

Amazon Prime Day Scams and Fake Amazon Websites

Scammers may use Prime Day to compromise you and your data

It’s not uncommon for scammers to target online shoppers, often by pretending to be companies like Amazon. However, these phishing attempts tend to increase during major sales events like Black Friday or Prime Day. These events represent a significant moment for retailers, but unfortunately, also an opportunity for scammers, con artists, and unethical businesses to… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day Scams and Fake Amazon Websites

Protection Against Instagram Scams: What You Need to Know

Instagram scams may threaten your personal data and compromise your account

Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, turns out to be far from secure for its users. Serious security issues often arise, leading to the loss of accounts and personal data. However, the most unpleasant part awaits you ahead. When you try to recover your data, you’ll realize that the support is… Continue reading Protection Against Instagram Scams: What You Need to Know

What is “Windows Key Code Is Not Valid And Seems Pirated”?

Scammers bait users to contact them by phone, showing them a scary banner

Windows Key Code Is Not Valid And Seems Pirated appears to be a new scary scam approach used to trick Windows users. Banners with this prompt may appear out of nowhere, and can really scare inexperienced users. Let me explain to you what’s the matter with this banner, if you really have any issues, and… Continue reading What is “Windows Key Code Is Not Valid And Seems Pirated”?

US Authorities Warn of Disaster-Related Scams

Fraudsters may randomly spread phishing links and offers on hurricane/typhoon topics

Following natural disasters and severe weather, there is a higher chance of fraudulent activities as scammers prey on vulnerable individuals or those who wish to donate to charity. Scammers use various methods, including phone calls, text messages, mail, emails, and door-to-door visits, to exploit affected areas after hurricanes and damaging storms. Therefore, CISA (Cybersecurity &… Continue reading US Authorities Warn of Disaster-Related Scams