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What Are NFT Scams? Real Cases and Protection Tips
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique digital assets that verify ownership of digital creations on the blockchain, creating a new market for buying and selling digital art, collectibles, and other virtual items. This potential has attracted many investors, driving...
6 Common Holiday Scams: Tips to Recognize Them Fast
During the holidays, online scams get worse, with nearly 30% of Americans targeted while shopping, according to the 2024 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report. Of those affected, 43% fell victim, especially on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas. For some, it’s...
PayPal Chargeback Scam: What Are the Most Common Types?
Fraud tactics have become increasingly complex and with the adoption of tools like “Buy Now, Pay Later” and “One Click Checkout”, new opportunities for fraud have emerged, largely due to the lack of solid regulations and merchants' inexperience with these payment...
Top 10 Facebook Scams and How They Work
Social media scams are more common than you might think, especially on Facebook. According to cybersecurity firm Lookout, about 62% of Facebook users encounter scams every week, and this activity increases during the holiday season. With Christmas just a few weeks...
Top 6 Google Chat Scams: Examples and Tips to Spot Scammers
Google Chat has become an important communication platform, fully integrated into our daily interactions through Google Workspace, which over 3 billion users use, according to Exploding Topic. However, this convenience also brings vulnerabilities, as scammers use the...
How Final Expense Insurance Scam Mail Looks & Safety Tips
Final expense insurance can help with costs associated with end-of-life expenses, but unfortunately, this type of insurance is also a frequent target for scams, especially targeting older adults who may be more vulnerable or less familiar with fraud schemes. Scammers...
What Should I Do If I am Hacked and Threatened: Basic Guide
What should I do if I am hacked and threatened? If you're wondering about this, you're not alone. According to the annual data breach report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), there are approximately 6.5 cyberattacks per day, meaning the risk of...
How to Manage Impersonation in Social Media?
Have you been a victim of fraud from a fake social media account, or has someone used your name to scam people you know? Social media impersonation is a growing popular fraud tactic, with approximately 83 million fake accounts, according to Nordstern Technologies. In...
What to Do if You’re a Victim of Email Harassment?
Being a victim of harassment has serious consequences that affect people's lifestyles and daily lives. In fact, this has become one of the main concerns in terms of online security, as 93% of harassment victims have reported experiencing negative effects on their...