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What Is Digital Wallet Fraud? 8 Common Examples to Avoid
Thanks to the digitalization of finances in recent years, digital wallets have become one of the most popular tools for users to manage their money without assistance. In fact, Capital One Shopping reports that globally, consumers are 127% more inclined to choose...
Scams on Twitter: 7 Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them
Social media scams are on the rise, with platforms like X (formerly Twitter) turning into ideal targets for scammers due to their large user base and real-time updates. According to the FTC, these scams have caused $2.7 billion in losses since 2021, with X being a key...
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...