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Scams
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
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 Muncaster • 12 Aug 2024
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 Szabó • 15 Jul 2024
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 Muncaster • 09 Jul 2024
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 Foltýn • 03 Jul 2024
Social Media
Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware
Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform
Tomáš Foltýn • 01 Jul 2024
The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams
$90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave for a junior data analyst – what's not to like? Except that these kinds of job offers are only intended to trick unsuspecting victims into giving up their data.
Márk Szabó • 06 Jun 2024