Tag: scams

Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

October 18, 2024

Ever alert to fresh money-making opportunities, fraudsters are blending physical and digital threats to steal drivers’ payment details. Many countries and regions across the world have been moving quickly on electric cars in recent years. Around 14 million new cars were registered in 2023 alone, a 35% annual increase which brings the worldwide total to over 40 … More Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

ESET Research: Telekopye scammer network targets Booking.com and Airbnb

October 10, 2024

ESET researchers discovered that the organized scammer network Telekopye has expanded its operations to target users of popular accommodation booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. They have also increased the sophistication of their victim selection and of targeting the two booking sites, where the phishing pages are even more believable than regular online marketplace ones. … More ESET Research: Telekopye scammer network targets Booking.com and Airbnb

6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

September 23, 2024

Learn about the main tactics used by scammers impersonating Best Buy’s tech support arm and how to avoid falling for their tricks. For three decades, Geek Squad has been a trusted name in tech for anyone needing IT support. The Best Buy subsidiary dispenses diagnostics, repairs and advice to consumers across the US in-store and … More 6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

July 16, 2024

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. What might be one of the easiest ways to scam someone out of their money – anonymously, of course? Would it … More Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show

July 10, 2024

Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account. Thanks to advances in technology, buying tickets to your favorite show has probably never been easier – as long as you … More 5 common Ticketmaster scams: How fraudsters steal the show