‘What are your most used words on Facebook’ app goes viral
A viral app on Facebook has got some people confused and worried, highlighting there is still…
What is Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? Jargon Buster
We explain what a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is, how it works and how you…
The 36 books for 1 “book exchange” pyramid scheme debunked…
Last week we wrote about a pyramid scheme called the “kids book exchange” that claimed participants…
Can you get an iPhone 6S for £1? The Bait and Switch scam.
Have you ever come across a website purporting to offer the much coveted iPhone 6S for…
‘Military Romance scams’ on Facebook and email
Military romance scams are a common type of Internet romance scam, and they can be initiated…
Beware! ‘Dislike Button’ scams run amok on Facebook
For years, scammers have been using the lure of a ‘Dislike’ option as bait to catch…
Beware of links claiming Amazon are hiring 80,000 new staff
Links are spreading on social media that claim online retailer giant Amazon are hiring 80,000 new…
‘The origin of your name’ spam webpage spreads on Facebook
What is the origin of your name? A website that has gone viral across Facebook is…
The top 5 Facebook scams of 2015
Despite the efforts of many, a number of scams have still been running riot across Facebook…
Tesco “£100 off coupon” links spread on Facebook
Links spreading on social media are purporting to offer readers a Tesco £100 off coupon. The…