Email “assassin” wants our “cutted ears” according to ransom email
An email landed in our inbox today, and it wants our ears. No, it doesn’t want…
What are Homoglyph Attacks and how to avoid them
Homoglyph attacks are not particularly new, but they are becoming increasingly prolific and successful. We discuss…
Scam message claims typing in xxsam2018tvxx wins a Samsung TV
A message is spreading across social media that claims to offer a chance for readers to…
Just in case? Why participating in fake Facebook giveaways is dangerous
Whether they’re asking you to like and share a Facebook post to win a “luxury RV”…
Is the “What is your review on Amazon?” Facebook app safe?
As is often the case when Facebook apps go viral, we’re asked by our readers whether…
Watch out for PayPal “Your Activity Report Is Ready” email scam
Email users should be aware of a surge of scam PayPal emails claiming to show your…
Email scams claim to have webcam footage of recipient watching porn
Email users should be aware of an emerging type of extortion scam that claims to be…
Beware of threatening phone calls from fake HMRC agents…
UK readers are advised to be aware of a spate of scam phone calls that claim…
How to avoid Tech Support Scams
With the latest figures from Microsoft revealing that over-the-phone tech support scams increased by over 20%…
A Facebook lottery scammer contacted us; this is our conversation
This week a Facebook scammer decided to contact us. So we did what any anti-scam website…