Smishing Scams! Protect Yourself Against Text Message Phishing

Jan. 26, 2020

How many messages do you receive every day? How many of them are actually scams? We rely on text messages to find out when our packages arrive, to get the latest promotions, and to be notified when there are suspicious activities on our accounts. Smishing is phishing through text messaging. Scammers use smishing to get personal information using messages that…

Spot the Scam: Phishing Texts, Bitcoin Scams, MyLife Deceptive Practices, and iPhone Pop-Up Malware

Jan. 25, 2020

2020 was surrounded with phrases such as 'Scamdemic' or 'Infodemic.' We may be tired of it, but they are not going anywhere - thriving for the next 11 months of 2021. In this post, we will share some of the ongoing scams we caught this week on the Internet in detail. Can you spot the scams and avoid them?

Investment Scams: What they are and tips to avoid them

Jan. 18, 2020

We look for investments to improve our lives. Scammers are just as interested in their kind of 'investment,' which involves taking our money and personal information to improve their wallets. Have you ever been offered an investment that seemed a little too good to be true? In this article, we’ve gathered some of the most common investment scams, and how…

Did you know? 6 Ongoing Widespread Rumors of the Week

Jan. 18, 2020

Was I Am Legend a story set in 2021 about zombies caused by failed vaccines? Is it true that a US House speaker’s podium was listed on eBay? Rumors never stop, despite the fact that it's only the middle of January 2021 (shaking our heads). In this post, we've selected 6 ongoing widespread rumors to share with you in detail.…

Spot the Scam: Smishing, Phishing Emails, and COVID Vaccine Scams (Week of January 15th)

Jan. 18, 2020

It's that time of the week again! In this post, we’ve selected some widespread scams to discuss in detail, including T-Mobile smishing texts, CHASE bank fake fraud alerts, and COVID-19 related scams. Do you know how to spot these on your own?

5 Ongoing Widespread Rumors: Week of January 11th

Jan. 11, 2020

Is KFC REALLY going to sell their game console called KFConsole? What did you think of this? Did you believe it when you first saw it? As much as we hope to stay away from all rumors, they seem to always find ways to appear as a part of our daily lives - from the internet or general communication. Don't…