Scams


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That data breach alert might be a trap

That data breach alert might be a trap

That data breach alert might be a trap

Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot.

Phil Muncaster17 Apr 2026


Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

If you’ve been a victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse.

Phil Muncaster10 Apr 2026


Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not

Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not

Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not

Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers.

Phil Muncaster23 Feb 2026


Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.

Phil Muncaster19 Feb 2026


Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

Phil Muncaster10 Feb 2026


OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Feb 2026


Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead

Phil Muncaster22 Jan 2026


A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow.

Phil Muncaster23 Dec 2025


Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming

How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data

Christian Ali Bravo05 Nov 2025