Fake Bank Calls That Also Steal Your Voice
A bank call that sounds completely real is now doing two jobs at once: trying to drain your account, and recording your voice so it can be cloned later.
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Fake Claude AI Site Hiding Windows Malware
A fake Claude AI website is handing out Windows malware. Here's how to spot it.
Apple's Own System Used to Send Phishing Emails
A phishing email that really came from Apple, passed every security check, and pushes you to call a scam line about a fake $899 charge.
How to Spot the Fake Jobs That Launder Money
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Why Scam Links Now Come From Places You Trust
Criminals are hosting their scam pages on Google Docs, Microsoft OneDrive, and Canva. Your eyes see a familiar brand. Your instinct says safe. It's not.
Etsy Sellers Are Being Tricked by Fake Buyers
A scam aimed squarely at Etsy sellers. A "buyer" messages with a problem, sends a link, and if you follow it you'll end up typing your payment card into a fake Etsy page.
The Crypto Exchange Email That Empties Your Wallet
A phishing email claims to be from Coinbase, Kraken, or Wealthsimple Crypto, warning of unusual activity. Click the link and your crypto is gone. Unlike bank fraud, there's no rev…
The Fake PayPal Bitcoin Charge That Isn't Real
An email shows a $400 Bitcoin purchase on your PayPal account. Panic sets in. You call the number. That's when the real scam starts.
The Bank Fraud Call Nobody Warned You About
"Hello, this is RBC anti-fraud calling about a suspicious charge on your account." The caller ID says RBC. The voice is calm and professional. Everything they tell you is a lie.
The Email Claiming a Hacker Saw You On Camera
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When One Vendor Takes Down Half the Internet
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The Privacy Cost of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat
Riot Vanguard, EasyAntiCheat, BattlEye. The software your game installs to catch cheaters runs deeper on your PC than almost anything else you own. Here's what that means.
The Three Valentine's Day Scams That Come Back Every Year
Every February, three scam patterns flood email and social media. Here's what they look like, why they work this time of year, and what to do instead.
What to Do When a Data Breach Hits the News
A plain-language checklist for what to actually do when you hear a big company got hacked and your email might be in the leak.
Fake Daycare Waitlists Are Stealing from Parents
Scammers are posing as daycare centers online, charging parents a "waitlist fee" for spots that don't exist. Real photos, fake listings, your money gone.
How Ransomware Comes for Small Organizations
Ransomware isn't just a problem for big companies. Small dental offices, school boards, churches, and nonprofits are the easiest targets. Here's what it looks like and what to do.
Fake Resume Emails Are Stealing Microsoft Logins
A scam is going around that uses emails disguised as Indeed job applications. Click the link, you land on a fake Microsoft sign-in page that quietly logs the attacker into your em…
How to Spot a Fake Email From Your Bank
Phishing scams often impersonate well-known institutions like banks to steal personal data. They may send alarming emails stating issues with your account, luring you into providi…
Buying and Selling Online: The Three Classic Scams
Online marketplaces can be a hub for incredible deals, but they're also rife with scams. From counterfeit money transfer requests to deceptive digital good sales, here's how to st…
The Instagram DM Scam Targeting Online Artists
Digital scams are evolving, and the newest one is targeting artists on Instagram with a clever use of NFTs and cryptocurrency. In essence, scammers are using the allure of large s…