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No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams
Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff
Phil Muncaster • 18 Feb 2025
How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc
Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back
Phil Muncaster • 11 Feb 2025
Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them
Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers
Phil Muncaster • 28 Jan 2025
Scams to look out for this holiday season
‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree
Phil Muncaster • 28 Nov 2024
What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls
Tired of dodging all those 'Scam Likely' calls? Here's what’s behind the label and how to stay one step ahead of phone scammers.
Phil Muncaster • 18 Nov 2024
Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?
Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers
Phil Muncaster • 21 Oct 2024
Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes
Ever alert to fresh money-making opportunities, fraudsters are blending physical and digital threats to steal drivers’ payment details
Phil Muncaster • 15 Oct 2024
6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them
Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks
Phil Muncaster • 11 Sep 2024
Why scammers want your phone number
Your phone number is more than just a way to contact you – scammers can use it to target you with malicious messages and even exploit it to gain access to your bank account or steal corporate data
Márk Szabó • 13 Aug 2024