Three easy steps to prevent a criminal from hacking your digital life
Email scams are cheap and easy to deploy. That’s why so many scammers use email as their preferred method of
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How to spot a fraudster’s fake email address
Would you knowingly hand a fraudster your cash? Chances are, no matter how much money you earn, you’d probably prefer
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Scammers pretend to be major bank: your account could be at risk
Recently, an email released by a scammer pretends to be from Capital One, a major, well-respected financial institution. In it,
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Careless clicker – how a fraudulent work email can hack a business
Business email accounts are as susceptible to scam attacks as personal accounts. Though a spam filter may do its best
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Large windfall could be your downfall
Criminals use email as an inexpensive, easy way to reach a large number of people quickly. Their promises of an
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Messages from the grave
How old email accounts can rise from the dead. As we move through life, we may find that email account
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Bank fraud alert attempts to hack your account
When is a fraud alert not a fraud alert? When it’s a scammer trying to lure you into giving up
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How to spot a fake gift card purchase alert
It’s in the news frequently. Individuals, businesses, and government agencies fall for it every day. It’s also nearly impossible to
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No free lunch
Repeat this saying to yourself – “there is no free lunch.” In a world with scarce resources, very few people
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Traffic ticket email a scam in disguise
You open your email on a bright, sunny day and peruse recent messages. Among the collection of personal notes, news
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Fake Amazon account verification email attacks your personal finances
On Halloween, children often dress in outfits they wouldn’t normally wear to request delicious treats from strangers. Scammers often do
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