fraud

This article explains what might happen if someone transfers you funds and then you withdraw the equivalent in cash from your account to give to them, or if you use your own card to pay for a purchase they make.

Deepfake videos, fraudulent Instagram and Facebook accounts, private WhatsApp chats: how Mark Zuckerberg’s social media platforms have become a primary tool for investment scammers.

Scammers are tricking people into giving up cryptocurrency through Google Forms surveys. Here is what they are doing and how to avoid falling victim to this scam.

How cybercriminals can exploit your online store — and how to stop them.

Malicious actors are busy setting up fake Netflix websites, trying to trick visitors into paying for supposedly legitimate subscriptions, and promising in-game currency and skins for popular games. How else are they scamming Gen Zers, and what can we do to fight back?

Scammers are promising compensation from a bank to all comers — with no exceptions — and to boost their credibility they’ve even rolled out a deepfake newscast generated by AI.

A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.

We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.

Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.

Scammers have invented a new trick — they post cryptowallet seed phrases in YouTube comments using newly created accounts. Here’s how it works

Scammers posing as buyers snatch one-time codes during online product demos.

Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.

Fraudsters are using AI-generated digital clones to bypass Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and open money laundering accounts.

“Gentle grafters” are attacking dishonest crypto users by imitating wallet leaks and manipulating their victims for months.

Scammers prepared carefully for this very sporty summer. First they targeted soccer fans during the Euros; now they’re setting their sights on spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympics. How can you stay safe from scams during the Games?

The masterminds behind the colossal botnet encompassing 19 million IP addresses used free VPN services as bait to lure unsuspecting users.

A turnkey home? A turnkey website? How about turnkey phishing? Scammers now sell turnkey phishing services to other scammers. Read on to find out how it works.

Tips on how to watch the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament while keeping your money safe and your mood good.

Two-factor authentication protects your account from theft — until you yourself give away your one-time password.

Fake tech-support has long been a trend in fraud worldwide. We explain how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Scammers posing as buyers are targeting sellers on message boards. We explain the details of this scam, and offer tips for safe online trading.