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Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators

Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators

Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators

A plausible-sounding sponsorship offer could mask an attempt to compromise your Google account

Christian Ali Bravo • 07 Oct 2026


Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud

Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice

Phil Muncaster • 29 Sep 2026


Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data

Phil Muncaster • 25 Sep 2026


Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first

Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out

Phil Muncaster • 24 Sep 2026


Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam

Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account

Phil Muncaster • 22 Sep 2026


‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you

Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images

Phil Muncaster • 18 Sep 2026


Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?

Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?

Safe word: What is it and why do you need one?

AI scams are now hyper-realistic. But there’s one simple way to see through them.

Phil Muncaster • 09 Sep 2026


I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

I’ve been deepfaked: What do I do?

Don’t panic if you spot an illegally created image or video of you online – there are ways to request its removal

Phil Muncaster • 02 Sep 2026


AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud

AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud

AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud

It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.

Phil Muncaster • 27 Aug 2026