Tag: scammer

SVB’s collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

March 22, 2023

How cybercriminals can exploit Silicon Valley Bank’s downfall for their own ends – and at your expense. Big news events and major crises usually trigger an avalanche of follow-on phishing attempts. The COVID-19 pandemic and events in Ukraine are perhaps the most obvious examples of the past years, but the most recent one is the collapse of Silicon Valley … More SVB’s collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

Rom‑con: How romance fraud targets older people and how to avoid it

May 24, 2021

Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim. Recently, we looked at how older people can avoid falling victim to various flavors of online scams. This time round, we’ll examine the costliest type of fraud to affect … More Rom‑con: How romance fraud targets older people and how to avoid it

4 common ways scammers use celebrity names to lure victims

April 27, 2021

All that glitters is not gold – look out for fake celebrity endorsements and other con jobs that aren’t going out of fashion any time soon. Online scams are one of the favorite ways criminals like to swindle unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned money. And since variety is the spice of life, con artists … More 4 common ways scammers use celebrity names to lure victims

Why the COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing for scammers

July 29, 2020

In case we needed any more proof, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us once again just how ruthless scammers are. While people across the world have united to look after those around them in this time of emergency, hackers and malicious actors have shown no sign of easing up. In fact, across the world scams are … More Why the COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing for scammers

Coronavirus con artists continue to spread infections of their own

April 3, 2020

The scam machine shows no signs of slowing down, as fraudsters dispense bogus health advice, peddle fake testing kits and issue malware-laced purchase orders. With the COVID-19 pandemic surging outside, people are hunkering down inside their houses. Companies are shifting to remote work and urging their employees to work from home while cities, even whole countries, are … More Coronavirus con artists continue to spread infections of their own