by Hunt Sanja | Jun 20, 2024 | Crypto Scam Defense, Smishing
Digital scams, such as phishing emails and fake websites, are a constant threat to personal security. Among these, SMS phishing, also known as smishing, is particularly malicious yet less understood by the public. Only about 23% of users are aware of what smishing is...
by Hunt Sanja | Jun 18, 2024 | Fraud
Money transfer apps like Cash App have transformed daily financial interactions by allowing users to send and receive money swiftly. These apps allow for quick payments and bill splitting, but like many online transactions today, these apps come with certain...
by Hunt Sanja | Jun 14, 2024 | Crypto Scam Defense, Fraud
Messaging applications like WhatsApp have connected strangers from all over the world in a matter of seconds. However, this growing popularity has also made it easier to compromise users’ privacy and security, particularly through situations where personal...
by Hunt Sanja | Jun 12, 2024 | Fraud
Snapchat is a widely-used social media app where messages and media can disappear after being viewed. Yet, this feature, originally designed to promoted privacy, is now being exploited for an overwhelming practice: Snapchat blackmail. Recent data shows that a...
by Hunt Sanja | Jun 7, 2024 | Fraud
When it comes to fake text messages or spam designed to steal personal information from users, scammers adapt to the victims and the most effective techniques. Unfortunately, one of the most common methods is to use fake delivery notifications. Last year alone, about...