The holiday season is here once again and before you dive headfirst into the holiday cheer, it’s that time of year when we ask you to channel your inner Scrooge—and no, we’re not talking about being mean but rather being shrewd when it comes to sharing information online. Over the past couple of years, we’ve … More The 12 Scams of Christmas 2024
‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree As the mercury starts to dip and the Halloween decorations are cleared away, it can mean only one thing: the countdown to Christmas has begun. But the festive season – or Golden Quarter if you’re a … More Scams to look out for this holiday season
Do you know what types of scams and other fakery you should look out for when using a platform that once billed itself as “the front page of the Internet”? As the world’s 18th most visited website and 7th most frequented social network, it’s no surprise that Reddit also holds great allure for cybercriminals. Besides an endless number of … More Read it right! How to spot scams on Reddit
Looking to help people in Ukraine? Donate wisely – do your research first so you give without getting scammed. Times of crisis may bring out the best in you, but they also have a way of bringing out the worst in scammers. They, too, follow the headlines and will go into overdrive in their attempts … More Beware of charity scams exploiting war in Ukraine
Are you on Facebook? So are scammers. Here are some of the most common con jobs on Facebook you should watch out for and how you can tell if you’re being scammed. While various social media platforms have popped up over the years, Facebook remains one of the most popular of them all. Case in … More Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them
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