Scams


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No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams

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 Muncaster18 Feb 2025


How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc

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 Muncaster11 Feb 2025


Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them

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 Muncaster28 Jan 2025


Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams to look out for this holiday season

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 Muncaster28 Nov 2024


What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

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 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