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The Microsoft Scam, also called the "Tech Support Scam," is a common form of fraud that misuses Microsoft's name to scare individuals...

Understanding the Grandparent Scam: How It Works, What to Watch For, and How to Protect Yourself Fraudsters are becoming more...

A timeshare scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers exploit people involved in the timeshare industry—either those looking to...

Scammers often use various manipulative excuses to pressure or deceive their victims into sending money, providing personal information,...

What is an "IRS Scam"? An "IRS Scam" is a fraudulent scheme where scammers impersonate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to deceive...

A "Contest or Giveaway Scam" is a type of cyber fraud where criminals deceive individuals by offering fake prizes, giveaways, or contests...

A "drop attack scam" is a cybercrime tactic where malicious actors intentionally leave infected USB devices, like flash drives, in public...

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle have become popular tools for quickly transferring money between...

Voice phishing, or vishing, is a type of scam where fraudsters use phone calls to deceive individuals into providing sensitive...

You : "I think I just got scammed. What should I do now?" Scammer Prevention HQ : "First off, take a deep breath. It’s frustrating, but...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce, online shopping fraud has become a significant concern for consumers and businesses...

Beware of Pig Butchering Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe In recent years, a particularly insidious form of online scam has...

As people become more aware of global issues and want to contribute to meaningful causes, scammers have found new ways to exploit this...

What is a Job Scam? A job scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers pose as employers or recruiters to lure job seekers into fake job...

In an age where love is just a swipe away, a sinister threat lurks in the shadows of the digital dating world. Romance scams have become...

Managing Passwords Effectively and Staying Safe from Scammers In an increasingly digital world, safeguarding your online accounts is...

In today’s digital age, staying safe online is more important than ever. Scammers are always looking for ways to trick people into giving...

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Understanding Impersonation Scams and How to Stay Safe In today’s digital age, scams are becoming more sophisticated, and one common type...

Understanding Tech Support Scams and How to Stay Safe With our reliance on technology growing every day, it’s important to know about...