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Area Code 866 Scam Calls from Online Scammers - Beware

A lot of social media users have reported receiving technical support, Facebook, donation, and social security, and bank telephone scam calls from 866 area code telephone numbers. Please see the comments below, if there are any. If you have calls from area code 866, please share your experiences with me by leaving a comment below. Area code 866 is ...

1-833-421-3385 and noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com Scam

The fake American Express message below, which appears to be from "noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com" and asking recipients to call 1-833-421-3385, is a scam. Scammers are using the message to frighten and trick potential victims into calling them at the fake American Express telephone number, which is linked to a call center ope...

How a VIN Check Can Help You Avoid Buying a Stolen Vehicle

When it comes to buying a used car, protecting yourself against fraud and ensuring your investment is legitimate is crucial. One significant risk to be aware of is the possibility of purchasing a stolen vehicle. However, with a thorough vehicle check, you can significantly reduce this risk. By exploring the available information and utilizing the r...

Is myfeed.td.com a Scam? TD Bank SMS Text Message

From time to time TD Bank will send you SMS communications regarding your TD Bank relationship. When you open an account and provide us a mobile number, you'll receive an initial welcome text with a link to your personal messaging feed. With this SMS text service, you'll have direct access to important communications faster....

Hoch Attorney Scam - Inheritance and 419 Scammers

The fake Hoch Attorney LLC law firm website, hochllp.com, is a fake. The people operating the website are not real lawyers, they are 419 advance scammers impersonating lawyers, solicitors, or barristers. In most cases, the fake website is copied or cloned from actual lawyer’s websites....

Do Not Call 1-650-543-4800 - it is a Fake Facebook Telephone Number

Do not call 1-650-543-4800 because it is a fake Facebook technical support or customer service number. The fake number(1-650-543-4800) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it. The cyber criminals do this by sending out fake emails like the one below, or text messages, which claim the recipients should call ...

www.asianetwork.net a Fake CN and ASIA Domain Name Registration Website

The website asianetwork.net or asianetwork.net.cn is fraudulent. Therefore, website or domain name owners are asked to be aware of fraudulent Chinese website or domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.asianetwork.net" which appears to be owned by Nexperian Holding Limited. The fraudulent ema...

Is Landypaw a Scam or Untrustworthy Online Store?

Landypaw located at landypaw.com is an untrustworthy online store selling Bandanas, Plush toys and Toy kits. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. There is no physical address or information about who is operating the store. And, if I have little or no information about an online store, I...

Microsoft Account Security Code Request Email

This morning I received the e-mail message below from "Microsoft account team (account-security-noreply @microsoft.com)" stating that I have verified my Microsoft account by requesting my security code. I did not request such code. The e-mail message also states that, if I didn't request this code I should change my password at https:...

Fake and Virus National Bank of Canada Email - "Notice of Payment"

The fake National Bank of Canada email message below with the subject: "Notice of payment," has a malicious attachment that will infect your computer with a virus or Trojan horse if you attempt open it. The message was designed to trick the recipients into opening the malicious attachment by claiming that they can view and print their not...

BMO Fraud Department Fake Emails and Telephone Numbers

I received the Bank of Montreal(BMO) message below, although I do not have a BMO account, so I knew right away the email is a scam. The fake email message claims fraudulent transactions have been detected on my account and I need to confirm them. But, instead of following the instructions in the fake email, I called BMO directly and asked them abou...

Comenity Bank Scam Text Messages to Call 877-213-6644

I keep getting the Comenity Bank scam text messages below asking me to call 877-213-6644. The link goes to Comenity Bank's website but I am not familiar with the telephone number. Therefore, I recommend that recipients of the same text messages call the bank using the telephone number on their card to verify the legitimacy of the text messages....

Is Home Title Lock Scam? Title Fraud Prevention

Home Title Lock is not a scam. It is a service that says it will monitor your home's deed to prevent title fraud for a fee of $15 per month. But, you can protect yourself free by periodically checking your property record on the website of your county's register of deeds. You can do this looking out for deeds that you or your attorney didn&...

Evan Kate Billionaire Scam Money Giveaway

Beware of the Evan Kate Billionaire scams circulating on social media. Scammers lure potential victims into these scams by pretending to be Evan Kate, claiming she is giving away money to help people in any situation. The scammers will claim their potential victims need to send money, gift cards, or types of payment in order to receive the thousand...

2020 Professional Whos Who Publication Spam Emails

If you keep getting the "2020 Professional Who's Who Publication" unsolicited or spam email below, please do not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is a scam being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into signing up for a fake service....

Technical Support Scam Telephone Numbers - 1-May-2018

Microsoft and other legitimate tech companies do not send unsolicited email messages, make unsolicited phone calls to request for personal or financial information, or fix your computer. These tech companies will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication we have with you must be initiated b...

Type Amen Facebook Posts for Help of Children, Adults or Animals

Beware of deceitful Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Amen," in order to make them popular. This type of activity is another Like-Farming scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used ...

Bait and Switch Scam - What is it and How to Protect Yourself

Bait and switch is fraudulent advertising used by retailers to lure potential customers into their place of business, by misleading the customer with an offer (the bait) in order to induce him/her to purchase another product (the switch) that usually cost more....

Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

I got a Moonton email from donotreply@register-sc.moonton.com claiming someone tried to change my account settings and sent a verification code. The thing is, I do not have an account with any Moonton game. Is this some type of phishing Moonton scam or what?...

Apple ID Locked Scam Email - Account Suspended for Security Reasons

The fake email below, which purports to be from Apple claiming the recipients' Apple ID is locked and suspended for security reasons, is a phishing scam. Scammers are sending the fake and phishing email to potential victims with a link to a fake Apple website that steals account credentials, personal, and financial information....

The "Mrs.Jennifer Waldemar Stani" Donation Scam

The "Mrs.Jennifer Waldemar Stani" email below is a donation scam, therefore, recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money for their so-called donation. But, if the victims send thei...

Sexting - Teenagers Sharing Naked Pictures of Themselves Online

Teenagers are using the internet and mobile phones to share naked pictures and videos of themselves with each other. This sharing of naked pictures, videos and indecent text messages is called Sexting and is mainly done using mobile phones. Sexting among minors is a crime and is punishable by law in the United States, Canada and other parts of the ...

Fake Whos Who in America Spam Emails

If you keep getting the "Whos Who in America" or "Marquis Who's Who" unsolicited or spam email below, please do not follow the instructions in it. The fake email appears to be a scam being sent by online scammers who attempting to trick their potential victims into signing up for a fake service. For information about always ...

Fake "NCRD (National Credit Restitution Department) Arrest Warrant and Lawsuit" Email Being Sent By Scammers

Online users who have received fake "NCRD (National Credit Restitution Department)y Arrest Warrant and Lawsuit" emails like the one below, which claim that they have been given a chance to settle a PayDay Loan outside of court, should delete the email messages and not follow the instructions in them. This is because the email messages are...

Fake "Morrison Law Group" Legal Notice and Arrest Warrant Emails

The fake "Morrison Law Group" email below is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from Morrison Law Group on behalf of Cash Advance USA, should delete it and not follow the instructions in it....

Missed or One-Ring Scam Calls From 48-614-2366 Poznan, Poland Area Code

Thousands of people around the world, especially in Jamaica, are receiving Missed or One-ring scam calls from telephone numbers starting with "+48-614-2366" from a Poznan, Greater Poland, Poland area code. Missed or One-Ring Scam, also called the "Wangiri Scam," is a fake phone call used to trick the recipients into calling back...

Is 877.285.1205 a Legit ATT Telephone Number?

Over the past few weeks, I have received emails from an att-mail.com email address like the one below claiming I should call 877-285-1205. I want to know if the telephone number is owned by AT&T....

ATT Intl New Year Award in USA Scam Sent by Lottery Scammers

There is NO "AT&T Int'l New Year Award in USA," therefore, AT&T customers who have received emails or text messages claiming that they are winners in this so-called lottery are asked to delete them and should not follow the instructions in them. This is because the fake email messages are being sent by lottery scammers and the...

"Capital Loaner Commission" Court Notices and Loan Repayment Scams

Fake Capital Loaner Commission email court notices or notifications like the one below, which claim that the recipients will be served court notices to attend their district courts if they do not make payment on their total outstanding loan balances, should be ignored and deleted. This is because the fake email notices are just another scam being u...

Is freightinternationalservices a Scam? See the Review

The website, freightinternationalservices.com, is legit and is owned by Cofense, Inc, a company that develops computer security software. Freightinternationalservices is a phishing simulation used by Cofense to help train and educate employees from organizations about the spear-phishing scams. It helps train employees on how to spot phishing scams ...

PayPal You Sent a Payment to Coinbase Inc Scam

The fake PayPal order confirmation email below, which claims the recipients have sent a payment to Coinbase Inc, and have the option of cancelling it, is a phishing scam. The fake email is being sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into contacting them via the fake PayPal technical support telephone number 1 888-288-5211....

Citi Fraud Alert Scam Call Back at 844-292-2727 - Citibank Fraud Department

It appears scammers are calling Citibank customers claiming they need to call 844-292-2727 to verify activities on their cards. Below is a transcript of a call I received. If you receive calls or text messages, which claim to be from Citi, requesting that you call them a certain telephone number, please do not. Call the telephone number on the back...

Are www.perfectinter.net and perfectapp.perfectinter.net Legitimate or Scams

The websites "www.perfectinter.net" and "perfectapp.perfectinter.net", which go by the name "Perfect App" and formerly wazzub.com, currently are very suspicious, and I do not recommend that they be trusted. The first thing I found strange about these websites are that they are registered for one year. Legitimate and r...

Strengthen Your Business with a Cyber Security Audit from Pegasus Technologies

In today’s digital economy, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, communicate with clients, and store sensitive data. With that reliance comes risk—and the stakes are higher than ever. A single cyberattack can disrupt operations, damage customer trust, and lead to costly financial losses....

Key Strategies to Enhance Code Quality in Every Project

When building software, the quality of the code is just as important as the functionality it delivers. Poorly written code can lead to bugs, inefficiencies, security risks, and increased maintenance costs. On the other hand, high-quality code ensures that projects are sustainable, scalable, and easier to adapt to changing requirements. Whether you ...

Is Villescaz Baker a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of villescazbaker.com

Villescazbaker or Villescaz Baker located at villescazbaker.com is a fake online store claiming to sell t-shirts. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have shopped at the fake store are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transac...

Ultimate Pop Up Guide From Dedicated Experts

Email popups are sending notifications to your website visitors while they are browsing, urging them to take action like signing up for a newsletter or purchasing a product. When used effectively, email popups can increase conversion rates and revenue significantly. The following article explores how pop ups work, their types and how to create an e...

How to Add Voiceover to a Video in 3 Easy Steps

Voiceovers can make your videos more genuine, convincing, and professional. There are many different types of content you can add a voiceover to, including animation videos, tutorials, video blogs or vlogs, and commercials. By adding a narration with the right diction, tone, volume, speed, and other key voiceover elements, you can make your content...

Top 9 Free Programming Courses Online

Many individuals are seen searching, ‘do my programming homework’. This means that the demand for programming and coding has increased over the years. If you’re someone who is interested in coding, it is beneficial to begin by learning to code utilizing all the free materials available online if you are completely unfamiliar with the world of progr...

03 9005 7533 Scam ATO Robocalls

Scammers are making robocalls to potential victims from telephone number 03 9005 7533(0390057533) and pretending to be from the ATO. The scammers' aim is to trick potential victims into sending them money or personal information. But, remember, the ATO will never threaten you with immediate arrest, will never send unsolicited pre-recorded messa...

The Donovan Tura Donation Scam

If you have received the Donovan Tura message below, which claims the lottery winner is donating money to lucky individuals and charitable organizations, are asked not to respond or follow the instructions in it. This is because the message is a scam being sent by scammers hoping to trick potential victims into sending them money or gift cards for ...

Is vtsup.com a Scam? unauthorized Transactions or Charges

I received unauthorized charges of $23.99 from "VTSUP.COM*VELVET SUN - AMSTERDAM NL" and "vtsup.com CH-TE" but I never ordered anything online. I do not know who the company is and never authorized any transactions. The transactions are from adult websites, which is not my cup of tea. After doing from research I found out that v...

Apple Phishing Scam - "[Team Apple] - Re - lmportant"

The email message below with subject: "[Team Apple] : Re : lmportant," is a phishing scam sent by cyber-criminals. Whatever you do, please do not click on the links in the email messages, enter your username, password, personal and financial information on the fake Apple page that you will be taken to....

"Spin the Lucky Wheel" Facebook Like-Farming Scam

The "Spin the Lucky Wheel" promotion or contest located at website: "www.promosnoffers.com," which claims that Facebook is celebrating its birthday and members can spin the wheel to win prizes, is a Facebook Like-Farming or Like-Harvesting scam. The scam gathers together potential victims by tricking them into sharing or liking ...

Is the NSHSS Scholarships a Scam or is it Legit? The National Society of High School Scholars

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) is not a scam, it is a legit organization, although a lot of people have made complaints about it and have requested a refund of their registration fee. If you would like a full refund of your registration fee of $75, as per the NSHSS refund policy, you may cancel the membership at any time, howe...

What is a bare metal server, and how it operates?

Suppose you want to have a reliable and consistently working hosting service to ensure the smooth operation of your websites and mobile applications. In that case, you probably require a solid server that would not let you down. While there is a vast number of virtual servers widely used by IT professionals across the globe, many companies and spec...

Sextortion Email 2021 Scams: Beware

This is the time of the year when cybercriminals start sending out Sextortion emails. Therefore, recipients of sextortion emails like the one below, which claims they have viewed child porn and threatens to expose them if they do not send money or Bitcoins, are asked to delete them and should not send any money or Bitcoin. This is because the email...

NYPD Officer Kills Baby Following Breastfeeding Argument

The article: "NYPD Officer Kills Baby Following Breastfeeding Argument," published on fake or news satire website: www.NationalReport.net, is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.NationalReport.net' are all fictional and should not be taken as facts....

"Speedy Cash Lawsuit or Settlement Offer" Scams

Online users who have received "Speedy Cash Lawsuit or Settlement Offer" email messages like the one below, which claim that they have been given a chance to settle a debt outside of court, should delete the email messages and not follow the instructions in them. This is because the email messages are fraudulent, and are being sent by sca...

"Speedy Cash Loan" Arrest Warrant Scam being Sent by Scammers

The so-called "Speedy Cash Loan" email below is a fake. The fake email message is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from Speedy Cash, should delete it and not follow the instructions in it....

Common Crypto Scams With Huge Loss

Master fraudsters have taken note of new prospects for unlawful behavior as interest in cryptocurrencies has risen over the last year. There will always be smart fraudsters because of the high-tech nature of cryptocurrency....

How to View, Edit and Remove Your Facebook Likes, Shares or Comments You Cannot Locate

Have you ever accidentally or unknowingly liked, shared or commented on some Facebook Posts and is unable to view, remove or undo those activities because you cannot locate the posts? Well, if you are like thousands or even millions of Facebook users who do this daily, then we can help you. Facebook has an activity log that shows you all the posts ...

Is Secret Sister A Scam? - A Review of the Gift Exchange Scheme

The "Secret Sister" message below is another chain letter pyramid scheme, where most of the participants will NOT receive what they were promised. The gift exchange promises participants 36 gifts in exchange for one $10 contribution if they follow the instructions in the gift exchange scheme. But, like every pyramid scheme, most of the pa...

CashAdvanceDebtRecovery Legal Notice and Arrest Warrant Scam

The CashAdvanceDebtRecovery email below from CashAdvanceDebtRecovery.com is a fake. The fake email message is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from a so-called Cash Advance Inc, should delete it and not fol...

Is IDMSA Apple a Scam or a Legitimate Website?

I want to know if the URL or website address idmsa.apple.com is a fake or phishing website, or is it a legitimate Apple website?...

You’ve Been Chosen for Inclusion with Who’s Who Scam

Scammers and spammers are now sending fake and phishing "You’ve Been Chosen for Inclusion with Who’s Who" email messages like the one below, which claim the recipients have been nominated for inclusion in the same network. The fake email messages have been created and are being sent by online scammers, to trick the recipients into sending...

Is Kroll Blockfi Email a Scam from agourahillscity@public.govdelivery.com?

I got the Kroll Inc. Blockfi email below from agourahillscity@public.govdelivery.com. I want to know if the email is a scam or not?...

The Famous "Dog whisperer" Cesar Millan Died of a Heart Attack this Morning

The article: "The Famous "Dog whisperer" Cesar Millan Died of a Heart Attack this Morning," published on fake news or satirical website www.noticiasunam.com, is NOT true. Cesar Millan is alive and well. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website www.noticiasunam.com are all ...

Is Amazon Warehouse Pallet Sale Legit or a Scam?

There are thousands of fake Amazon pallets websites out there. Sometimes, they are advertised as mystery boxes for sale. Some of these Amazon liquidation pallets websites use Facebook posts to promote their scams. The posts claim Amazon warehouses are giving away pallets of return packages for $1 each. The scammers claim the items included in the ...

Bit Swag at bit-swag.com a Scam Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Bit Swag located at www.bit-swag.com is another fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange platform operated by scammers. The newly created website looks similar to a few cryptocurrency platforms that have been taken down. The scammers created a new website using the same website theme with a different name as soon as their current website is taken down. T...

Is Vyjoy a Scam? Review of vyjoy.co.uk Online Store

Vyjoy located at vyjoy.co.uk is a fake online store. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have shopped at the untrustworthy store are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions cancelled and money refunded....

US Postal Text Scam Linked to US9524901144737

The US Postal text scam below, which is linked to US9524901144737, a fake tracking number, is being used by scammers to defraud potential victims by asking them to click the link in it that goes to a phony website that will ask visitors to submit their personal and financial information in order to make payment. If the requested information is subm...

855-479-1822 Scam RoboCalls: Fake Telephone Number

I received a robocall claiming I should contact America Home Mortgage Company at telephone number 855-479-1822. But, I contacted Amerihome and have confirmed that it is a scam call. If you call the fake telephone number, you will get a representative claiming to be "Robinson" from my mortgage company "Amerihome." He asked me to ...

What is Phishing and How to Protect Yourself Against It?

Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, and passwords. The information is then used to access important accou...