Romance scams in 2020: Breaking hearts, wallets – and records
As dating apps experience a boom amid COVID-19, losses to romance scams soar too
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Beware of COVID‑19 vaccine scams and misinformation
The vaccination push provides a vital shot in the arm for the world’s battle against the pandemic, but it's also a topic ripe for exploitation by fraudsters and purveyors of misinformation
Why do we fall for SMS phishing scams so easily?
Here’s how to spot scams where criminals use deceptive text messages to hook and reel in their marks
5 common scams and how to avoid them
Fraudsters are quick to exploit current events for their own gain, but many schemes do the rounds regardless of what’s making the news. Here are 5 common scams you should look out for.
FBI warns of surge in online shopping scams
In one scheme, shoppers ordering gadgets or gym equipment are in for a rude surprise – they receive disposable face masks instead
Scams to watch out for not just this Mother’s Day
As you rush to buy something for your mom, con artists will be trying to make a dent in your wallet. Here are some common types of fraud to look out for not only this Mother's Day.
Scams, lies, and coronavirus
Scams demanding bitcoin on pain of infecting you with the coronavirus gain their fair share of shine among schemes with a thin veneer of plausibility
Americans report US$13 million in losses from coronavirus scams
The median loss to fraudulent schemes that exploit the global health crisis is almost US$600
Beware scams exploiting coronavirus fears
From malware-laden emails to fake donations, these are some of the most common cons you should watch out for amid the public health crisis
Fraud Prevention Month: How to protect yourself from scams
ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe sat down with us to share his insights on how to avoid falling prey to online fraud
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
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
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
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
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
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