Category: Scams
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Beware of the Rental Scam
Imagine this: you’re scrolling through Facebook, looking for a place to call home. You find a duplex that fits your budget, the pictures are perfect, and everything seems too good to pass up. You reach out to the person who posted the listing, and they respond quickly. They seem professional, accommodating, and willing to work…
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Beware of the Personalized Sextortion Email Scam
(photo) Have you gotten one of those weird, threatening emails that feels just a little too personal? Maybe it even included a photo of your house? Yeah, it’s creepy—and it’s part of a new twist on an old scam: sextortion. Let’s break it down, and more importantly, let’s make sure you don’t fall for it.
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The Email Bomb Scam You Need to Know About—Before It’s Too Late
Imagine waking up to find your inbox flooded with hundreds of random spam emails. At first, it might seem like a minor annoyance, but this deluge could be hiding something much more dangerous. This tactic, known as an email bomb, is often used by scammers to obscure important notifications, such as bank alerts, password change…
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Beware of the “Compromising Footage” Email Scam
This morning, you might have woken up to a deeply unsettling email. Your heart starts racing as you open a message from an unknown address. It includes your first and last name, your home address, and a PDF attachment. You click the PDF, only to find a disturbing message, leading with personal details like your…
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Breaking Down the Employment Scam: A Reddit User’s Experience
Employment scams are getting trickier and more elaborate. They prey on job seekers’ trust, using sophisticated techniques to mimic legitimate companies and create a seamless hiring process—right up until they scam you out of your hard-earned money. In this particular case, a Reddit user shared their experience with a job scam that started after posting…
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Beware of ‘Your Account Has Been Locked’ Scams: What to Know and How to Stay Safe
Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics, and one of the most common tricks they use today is the dreaded “Your Account Has Been Locked” message. Whether it’s an Amazon account, a banking service like Chase, or even an investment account like Fidelity, these scammers rely on panic and urgency to trick you into handing over…