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Invoice Fake: How to Identify Them
Lately, scammers have refined their fake invoice tactics, causing a serious threat to people’s finances. In fact, in 2023, a couple was scammed out of $139,000 while trying to buy a Mercedes-Benz after being offered a fake invoice by the fraudsters, according to ACS...
How to Track a Scammer on WhatsApp: Examples to Detect Fraud
WhatsApp scams have been on the rise over the last year, as evidenced by Action Fraud, which reported that there were approximately 636 reports from victims of the messaging app in the first six months of 2024. This shows the need to stay vigilant against the most...
What is a QR Code Scam: 7 Methods Hackers Use to Scam You
The popularity of QR code scams continues to rise, with a 587% increase reported in 2023, according to Keepnet. These scams work because QR codes contain links that can lead to fake websites or trigger the download of malware, spyware, or even phishing attacks. ...
How to Get Rid of Blackmailers: A Full Guide
If you want to learn how to get rid of blackmailers, you need to have a good knowledge of how these types of people move on the Internet. These practices have grown in recent years due to the spread of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, among others. ...
How to Spot Scam Emails and Messages: Key Warning Signs
In 2023, according to the Phishing Report by Zscaler ThreatLabz, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India experienced the highest volume of phishing scams, with the United States being the most affected by these attacks. This increase was due to the larger...
What to Do if Someone Threatens to Leak Pictures?
Sextortion is a severe form of blackmail where persons are forced to give sexual images or favors, often targeting young people. This crime, according to the FBI, has affected at least 12,600 victims and tragically led to at least 20 suicides. Consequently, the...
Exterminator Scams: Common Tactics and How to Prevent
Controlling pests in our homes is important, as it makes sure of our health and well-being daily. In fact, according to Orkin, termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the United States each year. Therefore, exterminators play a role in maintaining our safety...
What is The Abandoned Property Advisor Scam: How to Identify It
Unpaid checks, tax refunds, real estate properties being passed down to relatives or others without their knowledge. These scenarios are far more common than what you think. This fact has given rise to a form of scam: the abandoned property advisor scam. Today,...
10 HVAC Scams: How To Recognize Them and Protect Your Money
In all kinds of industries, there are people willing to lie and spread misinformation to scam others out of their money. For example, through fake websites, phishing or fake invoices. The HVAC industry is no different. There are dozens, if not more, different types of...