Scams


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There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer

There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer

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There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer

The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud

Phil Muncaster05 May 2022


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BEC: What to know about – and how to stop – the costliest internet scam

BEC: What to know about – and how to stop – the costliest internet scam

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BEC: What to know about – and how to stop – the costliest internet scam

BEC fraud generated more losses for victims than any other type of cybercrime in 2021. It’s long past time that organizations got a handle on these scams.

Phil Muncaster26 Apr 2022


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When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

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When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’

Phil Muncaster11 Feb 2022


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Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money

Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money

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Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal your money

QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.

Cecilia Pastorino04 Feb 2022


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Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

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Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here's why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.

Phil Muncaster13 Jan 2022


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Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself

Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself

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Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself

As you attempt to strike it rich in the digital gold rush, make sure you know how to recognize various schemes that want to part you from your crypto

Phil Muncaster12 Jan 2022


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5 common gift card scams and how to spot them

5 common gift card scams and how to spot them

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5 common gift card scams and how to spot them

It often pays to look a gift horse in the mouth – recognizing these types of gift card fraud will go a long way toward helping you stay safe from this growing threat not just this holiday season

Phil Muncaster07 Dec 2021


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The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

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The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

‘Tis the season to avoid getting played by scammers hijacking Twitter accounts and promoting fake offers for PlayStation 5 consoles and other red-hot products

Tony Anscombe25 Nov 2021


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Don't get phished! How to be the one that got away

Don't get phished! How to be the one that got away

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Don't get phished! How to be the one that got away

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck. Now, how do you apply the duck test to defend against phishing?

Tony Anscombe13 Oct 2021