Facebook Marketplace has become the go-to destination for finding great deals in your local area. However, as with any popular online resource, hackers have targeted it as an opportunity for scams. Attackers carry...
Jul 18, 2024
5 min read
Cons and scams are far older than the internet. And while such schemes have increased in the digital age, most are simply variations of old tricks that criminals use to steal, damage, spy,...
Jun 27, 2024
16 min read
Few things are as scary and nerve-racking as getting an alert that says you have been hacked and your private data may be at risk. When you get these types of messages, your...
Jun 19, 2024
9 min read
While Instagram has some handy safety features baked in, there are still some risks to using it. In fact, thanks to the social media site’s popularity, some scammers specifically target Instagram users. Thankfully,...
Jun 6, 2024
15 min read
Geek Squad scams have become some of the most common online scams. Why? Because scammers know they can leverage the trustworthy, recognizable names of Best Buy and Geek Squad to trick unsuspecting people...
Jun 4, 2024
15 min read
Netflix scams are unfortunately quite common because scammers know that many people have a Netflix account. They often take a scattergun approach, targeting many random email addresses or phone numbers in the hope...
May 22, 2024
12 min read
Everyone loves getting free stuff. But if you suddenly start receiving a bunch of items you didn’t order, be wary. Although it might feel like you’ve won the lottery at first, you could...
Apr 18, 2024
6 min read
Venmo is one of the most popular payment apps used to send and receive money for personal and business transactions alike. As with any financial platform, however, hackers use it to commit fraud...
Apr 5, 2024
7 min read
Scams of all kinds abound in the digital age, but those that target financial tools are particularly worrisome. If you aren’t careful, you could end up losing money or even access to your...
Mar 27, 2024
6 min read
It’s hard to believe that just 30 years ago, Amazon.com started as one of the first online bookstores. Since then, Amazon has grown into a massive business offering products and services of all...
Mar 22, 2024
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