As long as the internet has been around, malicious people have used it to rip others off. Between fraudulent sites, email scams, and other forms of deception, countless people have lost billions of dollars to internet fraud and scams. Let’s take a look at some infamous examples of online fraud and scams, many of which […]
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Searching for a job is stressful and demanding, and it can seem like a blessing when you finally see an advert for a job you can do with great pay. But you need to be careful, as employment scams are on the rise. Scammers post fake job adverts and take advantage of their victim’s desire […]
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Have you won a free gift card? The answer, of course, is “no.” That’s not entirely fair—some firms do enter customers into competitions, especially when Christmas is coming up. But when was the last time you heard of someone winning a $ 500 Amazon gift card and it wasn’t a scam? Here are a few […]
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With Christmas approaching, shops feverishly publicize their best deals. But you can’t let supposed bargains go to your head. Companies rely on this momentary weakness—and so do cybercriminals. Can you spot a Black Friday scam? How do you know if an online store is legit? How can you avoid fake sales? Here’s what to look […]
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How do you avoid cryptocurrency scams? The easiest way is just to stay at home and don’t play with your hard-earned cash. But if you’re determined to invest in the somewhat risky world of cryptocurrency, there are a few common scams you should be aware of. As with any scam, being caught out is going […]
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Sometimes it feels as though everyone online is out to get you. A cursory look at any spam folder will reveal a bunch of emails from scammers for any given day, all after a piece of you. Perhaps they offer free Bitcoin, or the prospect of developing relations with an exotic partner. Maybe it’s a […]
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