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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


Are AI tutors safe for your kids?

Are AI tutors safe for your kids?

Are AI tutors safe for your kids?

AI tutors can offer useful support, but their quality and safeguards vary widely. Here’s what parents should check before handing one to a child.

Phil Muncaster • 10 Aug 2026