Scams


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Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

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 Muncaster02 Feb 2023


Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for

Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for

Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for

Fraudsters still want to help you 'fix' a computer problem you never had in the first place

Phil Muncaster19 Jan 2023


Top 10 Venmo scams: Don't fall for these common tricks

Top 10 Venmo scams: Don't fall for these common tricks

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 Muncaster17 Jan 2023


10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this holiday shopping season

André Lameiras24 Nov 2022


FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons

FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons

FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons

When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams

Juan Manuel Harán11 Nov 2022


Trick or treat? Stay so cyber-safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Trick or treat? Stay so cyber-safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Trick or treat? Stay so cyber-safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this Halloween and beyond

André Lameiras31 Oct 2022


Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?

Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?

Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?

As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season

Phil Muncaster26 Oct 2022


Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online

Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online

Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online

With hot-ticket events firmly back on the agenda, scammers selling fake tickets online have also come out in force

Jake Moore19 Oct 2022


10 common Zelle scams – and how to avoid them

10 common Zelle scams – and how to avoid them

10 common Zelle scams – and how to avoid them

Fraudsters use various tactics to separate people from their hard-earned cash on Zelle. Here’s how to keep your money safe while using the popular P2P payment service.

Phil Muncaster12 Oct 2022