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FBI warns of imposter ads in search results
The FBI has issued a public notice which includes advice to block adverts. Why? Let’s take a look. The bogus advert…
Virtual kidnapping scam strikes again. Spot the signs
Warnings abound of a major new piece of fraud doing the rounds which uses your relative’s voice as part of a…
“Baby dumped at the gate” post is a Facebook hoax
Every so often, bizarre but oddly believable scams do the rounds on Facebook. And so we have the latest: A tragic tale…
Scammers threaten businesses with “total reputation damage”
Email extortion is the name of the game for an unpleasant scam currently in circulation. These mails claim that your data…
Recovery scammers target existing scam victims for second round
These days, it pays to be on your guard for something referred to as a recovery scam. This is an increasingly…
Police warn of fake law enforcement arrest warrant calls
Brownsville Police Department is warning about scammers impersonating law enforcement in order to extract money from potential victims. The scam involves pressure from an…
Man scammed IRL for a phone he sold online
If you’re looking to sell an item which you’ve advertised online, be on your guard. Even when everything looks to be…
Fake tractor fraudsters plague online transactions
The agriculture sector has been under fire from digital attacks for some time now. The primary problem so far has been ransomware,…
UK government sounds alarm on tax scams
The UK government has issued a warning for people to be on their guard against fake tax rebate scams as they…