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Tricks of the trade: How a cybercrime ring operated a multi-level fraud scheme
A peek under the hood of a cybercrime operation and what you can do to avoid being an easy target for similar ploys
Roman Cuprik • 30 May 2023
Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast-growing threat
How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers
Márk Szabó • 29 Mar 2023
SVB's collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out
How cybercriminals can exploit Silicon Valley Bank's downfall for their own ends – and at your expense
Phil Muncaster • 17 Mar 2023
5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next
Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage.
Phil Muncaster • 13 Mar 2023
Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them
Here's a roundup of some of the most common tricks that fraudsters use to dupe their victims on WhatsApp – and what you can do to protect yourself against them.
André Lameiras • 10 Mar 2023
10 signs that scammers have you in their sights
Don’t be their next victim – here’s a handy round-up of some the most common signs that should set your alarm bells ringing
Phil Muncaster • 15 Feb 2023
Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams
“Can I tell a legitimate survey apart from a fake one?” is the single most important question you need to answer for yourself before taking any surveys online
Phil Muncaster • 02 Feb 2023
Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for in 2023
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Fraudsters still want to help you 'fix' a computer problem you never had in the first place.
Phil Muncaster • 19 Jan 2023
Top 10 Venmo scams: Don't fall for these common tricks
Here's what to know about some of the most common ploys that scammers use on the payment app
Phil Muncaster • 17 Jan 2023