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Top 7 FB Marketplace Scam Buyers You Need to Avoid in 2025
Selling on Facebook Marketplace can be a great way to reach buyers quickly, but it also comes with risks. A survey reported by The Guardian found that 29% of Marketplace users had been scammed within just two years, often through fake buyers using payment tricks or...
How to Tell If a Text Is a Scam: Warning Signs
Millions of people get suspicious text messages every day, and many wonder if they’re real or not. In 2024, the FTC logged over 378,000 reports of text fraud, and now even names like Apple Intelligence get used in phishing attempts, with scammers sending fake alerts...
AI Voice Scamming Explained: Signs, Tools, and How to Spot Real Threats
AI voice scamming can turn an ordinary call into something that feels urgent and personal. The same trick extends through a fake Discord message to push people into a quick decision. Fox 4 Now reports that Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to this scheme,...
Seed Phrase Security: Beginner’s Guide with Tips, Tools, and Threats
Losing control of your seed phrase security can put your entire crypto portfolio at serious risk. According to Chainalysis, more than $2.17 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen during the first half of 2025. In many cases, the problem started with something simple:...
What Happens If You Click on a Phishing Link by Mistake?
Clicking on a phishing link can be a scary and confusing experience. It often happens in a quick second: an email, a text, or a message that looks real enough to trust. In fact, according to Huntress, over 90% of cyberattacks begin with phishing, which shows just how...
White Label Cyber Security: A Complete Guide
Cyberattacks keep rising year after year, and the bill for companies grows with them. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the global cost reached 8 trillion dollars in 2023 and could hit 10.5 trillion by 2025. That is why many companies look for white label...
Scams on LinkedIn: How to Identify the 8 Most Common
Have you ever wondered if the person who contacted you on LinkedIn is actually real? Scams on LinkedIn are now a daily threat to professionals across all industries. According to Besedo, the platform blocked or removed more than 121 million fake accounts, and nearly...
How to Get Money Back from Apple Pay If Scammed and Protect Yourself
Apple Pay is designed to be quick and secure, but scams still happen. A fake seller, a convincing phishing link, or even someone pretending to be a friend can trick you into sending money you didn’t mean to. And once the payment is gone, it’s not always obvious how to...
Do Police Investigate Credit Card Theft? Penalties, Jail Time & More
Do police investigate credit card theft? Yes, but the response isn’t always simple. When a card is physically stolen, it's treated differently from credit card fraud (unauthorized use) or identity theft, where someone’s personal information is used to open accounts or...