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Scam Games: How to Spot and Avoid Gaming Frauds
Games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment, attracting millions of players of all ages. However, this popularity has led scammers to target this niche by designing scam games to exploit players' trust, especially among younger audiences. A recent...
Ticketmaster Scams: Common Types and Prevention Tips
Going to concerts, sports games, or major events is an exciting experience, but purchasing tickets online isn’t always as safe as it seems. Research from Altia shows that over £6.7 million (around USD 8.5 million) was stolen from buyers through ticket fraud in the...
Crypto-Friendly Countries: Best Places to Invest and Grow
The use of cryptocurrencies is currently taking a distinct direction as they become part of people's daily transactions. Today, this market their total annual growth rate (CAGR) is an impressive 99%, far higher than the 8% growth rate of traditional payment methods...
Crypto Scam Lawyer: Get Help to Recover Lost Funds
With the rise in cryptocurrencies, scams have become far more common, with reported losses reaching $679 million in just the first half of 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Most of these scams result in total losses, particularly when there is a...
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...