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 attack against unsuspecting targets – […]
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 to give it to a […]
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, the scammer attempts to lure […]
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 to weed out these malicious […]
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 easy payday can be tempting, […]
Messages from the grave
How old email accounts can rise from the dead. As we move through life, we may find that email account names outlive their usefulness. Email […]
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 your personal information. A recent […]
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 put an end to it […]
No free lunch
Repeat this saying to yourself – “there is no free lunch.” In a world with scarce resources, very few people can afford to offer free […]
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 articles, and advertisements is a […]
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 the same using familiar disguises, […]
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