Scams


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“Scam Likely” calls: What are they and how do I block them?

“Scam Likely” calls: What are they and how do I block them?

“Scam Likely” calls: What are they and how do I block them?

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 Muncaster18 Nov 2024


Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

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 Muncaster21 Oct 2024


Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

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 Muncaster15 Oct 2024


6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

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 Muncaster11 Sep 2024


Why scammers want your phone number

Why scammers want your phone number

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 Szabó13 Aug 2024


Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Here’s how to spot and dodge scams when searching for stuff on the classified ads website that offers almost everything under the sun

Phil Muncaster12 Aug 2024


Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.

Márk Szabó15 Jul 2024


5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account

Phil Muncaster09 Jul 2024


Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

Leaving no room for error: Don’t fall for these common Booking.com scams

From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation

Tomáš Foltýn03 Jul 2024