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Beware “Look what I found” scam links on Facebook Messenger

Facebook users should be aware of messages seemingly sent by friends over Messenger that contain a link attached to the…

3 years ago
  • Facebook

Scammers are targeting comments on viral “tag a friend” Facebook posts

A number of different types of scammers on Facebook are targeting comments made by users on popular public Facebook posts.…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

How to avoid this convincing Spotify phishing email

Users of the music streaming service Spotify should be aware of a convincing phishing scam spreading between inboxes claiming the…

3 years ago
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How to protect your webcam from hackers – 6 simple tips

There is a contemporary online adage that says if something is connected to the Internet, it can potentially be hacked.…

3 years ago
  • Facebook

The ‘UPS Delivery’ Facebook Marketplace scam. How it works.

Crooks are attempting to scam online sellers by pretending to be interested in items for sale and claiming they will…

3 years ago
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What happens when you fall for a scam Facebook giveaway? Two case studies

We took a look at two more real life cases of people who clicked on fake competition or giveaway posts…

3 years ago
  • Get-Rich-Quick

Watch out for fake Martin Lewis “investment” scam emails

Users should be aware of emails claiming to offer a money making investment opportunity that, according to the email, has…

3 years ago
  • Cryptocurrency Scam

Beware of opportunities promoting an “Amazon Token” pre-sale

A series of fake social media adverts are claiming that online retail giant Amazon have started to sell its own…

3 years ago
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Here’s how to check if your passwords have leaked online

We discuss a useful tool that is great to see if your passwords have been leaked online. Nearly everyone has…

3 years ago
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The Top 6 Internet Scams of 2021

2021 is nearly over, so it's time to look back over our website and social media stats to see what…

3 years ago