PayPal remains the most‑spoofed brand in phishing scams
WhatsApp also emerges as a favorite target for brand impersonation amid a general spike in social media phishing
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How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account
What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer?
Would you get hooked by a phishing scam? Test yourself
As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea
Don’t get sacked! Scams to look out for this Super Bowl
As the teams prepare to battle it out on the gridiron, fraudsters are waiting to intercept your funds
Job hunting? Beware hiring scams using spoofed company websites
Cybercriminals are putting a new twist on an old trick
Ambitious scam wants far more than just PayPal logins
An ongoing phishing scam uncovered by ESET researchers seeks to wreak havoc on your money and digital life in one fell swoop
5 scam prevention tips for seniors
How can people who didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud?
5 scams to watch out for this shopping season
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and scammers are gearing up to flood you with bogus offers
FBI warns of romance scams using online daters as money mules
Up to 30 percent of romance fraud victims in 2018 are estimated to have been used as money mules
Scam impersonates WhatsApp, offers ‘free internet’
The fraudulent campaign is hosted by a domain that is home to yet more bogus offers pretending to come from other well-known brands
With FaceApp in the spotlight, new scams emerge
ESET researchers discover fraudulent schemes piggybacking on the popularity of the face-modifying tool FaceApp, using a fake “Pro” version of the application as a lure
DJ Marshmello concert on Fortnite: An iconic event that also attracted scammers
The first virtual concert to take place inside a video game attracted interest not only from players but also from scammers, who tried to take advantage of the huge event by tricking users into buying tickets even though the concert was free
When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams
Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you
This Netflix‑themed scam prompts FTC to issue warning
The message starts off with the kind of information that is apt to send shivers down the spines of many binge-watchers
How to protect yourself as the threat of scam apps grows
As the threat of bogus apps continues, what can we do to protect ourselves against these fraudulent practices?
Scam iOS apps promise fitness, steal money instead
Fitness-tracking apps use dodgy in-app payments to steal money from unaware iPhone and iPad users
Online scams: Why we get duped
What are the emotional triggers and errors in judgment that make you fall victim to scammers?
74 people arrested in US‑led crackdown on email scams
The international effort to disrupt Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes also resulted in the seizure of nearly $2.4 million and the recovery of around $14 million in fraudulent wire transfers
World Cup scams: How to avoid an own goal
Whether travelling to enjoy the matches in person, or watching from home, fans should be on the lookout for foul play
Scammers raid man’s bank account while he waits on hold to fraud hotline
Criminals have set their sights on customers of a bank that has been struggling with a switchover to a new computer platform