Last Month's Most Recommended - Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Scams - Frauds

Samsung Mobile Promo Draw Lottery Scam

There is no "Samsung Mobile Promo Draw" lottery. Therefore, the email message below, which claims that the recipients are lucky winners of the Samsung Mobile Promo Draw, is a scam that is being sent by lottery scammers to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message should not respond to it or follow the instru...

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....

Apple Support Number 833-869-7720 Scam Text

If you have received the Apple Pay scam text message below asking you to call the fake Apple support phone number 833-869-7720, please do not. The scam text aims to frighten and trick potential victims into calling scammers by falsely claiming a transaction of a certain amount was detected at the Apple Store. The telephone number 8338697720 is not ...

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 ...

Is The $750 Shein Gift Card a Scam? Flash Rewards System

It seems that the Flash Rewards system is a scam. They have promotional deals that you complete in order to get a gift card. The scam is, they say you must complete X number of deals in a specified timeframe (ie 20 days). It's fast to complete deals, but they don't credit you right away. It may take a week or more to get credited. And, you ...

The "International FIFA World Cup Online Lottery" Scam

There is no "International FIFA World Cup Online Lottery". Therefore, recipients of email messages like the one below, which claim they are winners in the same lottery are asked to delete them. This is because the email messages are fakes, being sent by lottery scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them...

Robuxday.com Free Roblox Robux Generator Online Review

Robuxday at robuxday.com is another fake Roblox Robux free online generator. As with any scam, the deal is too good to be true, and, of course, isn't true. Robuxday generates income by tricking online users into visiting and then showing them annoying popup advertisements. They also make income from surveys, which they trick visitors into compl...

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 ...

8005543257 Unifin Debt Collector Scam Text

Can anyone tell me if the Unifin text below asking me to call 8005543257 is a scam or not? I don't know what the text is about and I do not want to call the number (8005543257) in it because I do not know who I'm calling....

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 ...

007-803-321-2130 Netflix Account Scams

Netflix users who have received fake Netflix emails like the one below that contains a 007-803-321-2130 telephone number, are asked not to click the link in them. This is because the fake text messages are being sent by online scammers and not Netflix. The link in the fake message goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal...

Mrs Mavis Wanczyk Scam: Lottery Donation

Online users are asked to be aware of "Mavis Wanczyk" lottery donation scams. The name of the Massachusetts Powerball Jackpot winner, who won $758,700,000 in the multi-state Powerball lottery game, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their poten...

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 ...

The "Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler" Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler" donation scams. The name of the billionaire businesswoman is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their potential victims were randomly selected to receive donations from the busines...

chinaregistrar.org.cn - CN Domain Name Registration Scam

Website name owners, be aware of fraudulent Chinese domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.chinaregistrar.org.cn". The fraudulent email messages should not be responded to, especially with personal or financial information. And, the instructions in the same fraudulent email messages should ...

Pegasus Email Scam - Sextortion and Bitcoin

If you have received the "Pegasus Email" scam below, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because it is another sextortion email being used by scammers to trick their potential victims into sending them Bitcoins. The fake email claims it has collected information about the potential victims' private lives, which can be...

Walmart Playstation 5 Scam Call

The "Walmart Playstation 5" call below, which claims a pre-authorized purchase of PlayStation 5 with a special edition impulse 3D headset has been ordered on the recipients' accounts, is a scam. The scammers are attempting to lure the recipients into calling the phone number back to dispute the charge; at this point, the scammer will ...

"Squarespace Credit Card Billing Failure" Scams

Squarespace customers who have received fake "Credit Card Billing Failure" emails like the one below, which claim their credit card transaction failed while attempting to process a transaction their account, are asked not to click on the links in them. This is because we have noticed that scammers are currently sending out fake Squarespac...

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...

Apple Pay Alert Scam Text Message

The fake "Apple Pay Alert" message below, which claims a transaction at the Apple Store was detected, is a scam. The aim is to trick potential victims into calling a fake Apple Support telephone number linked to a call center operated by scammers. The scammers will pretend to be from Apple and trick callers into disclosing their account c...

Is violationinfo.com a Scam or Legit Traffic Ticket Website?

The website violationinfo.com is a legitimate website. But, scammers may send phishing messages with fake links that appear to go to violationinfo.com. Therefore, instead of clicking on a link in a message, which appears to be from ViolationInfo, it is recommended that you go directly to www.violationinfo.com to review your violation images/videos ...

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 Cosumao a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Cosumao located at cosumao.com is a fake online store. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions canceled and money refunded....

"The Euro Millions Lottery International" Scam

"The Euro Millions Lottery International" email below is a scam. Therefore, online users are asked never to send personal information or money to anyone who claims they have won the "The Euro Millions Lottery Promotion." Legitimate lottery companies will never ask their winners to send personal information via email and will nev...

+44 7895 810336 Messages and Calls

I got the message "31** is your verification code. For your security, do not share this code." from telephone number +447895810336. I do not know the number. I researched and found that people have reported receiving calls and messages from the unknown number via WhatsApp as far back as 2012. If you have any information about +4...

"Cash Advance Debt Solution" Legal Notice and Arrest Warrant Scam

The "Cash Advance Debt Solution USA" 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 a so-called Cash Advance Debt Solution, should delete it and not follow ...

844-569-2133 Apple Pay Scam Text

Scammers are sending Apple Pay scam text messages to potential victims asking them to call 844-569-2133. The fake Apple support telephone number is linked to a call center operated by scammers. Therefore, if you are asked to call the same number, do not....

Is Google Subpoena Email a Scam?

The subpoena notice from Google regarding gaming apps entitled Vegas Downtown Slots, Slotomania, House of Fun, and Caesars Casino below does not appear to be a scam. Checking the email headers indicate the email was sent by Google....

Is mycrisisgear.com an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, www.mycrisisgear.com, is an untrustworthy online store. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy website because those who shop from it run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial in...

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 ...

"HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation" Charity Donation Scam

The HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation is not sending out email messages to individuals around the world requesting their personal information or money in order to receive a donation from them. Therefore, online users who have received email messages like the one below, claiming they have been selected to receive millions of dollars from the ...

Richard Wahl Lottery Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Richard Wahl" lottery donation scams. The name of the 47-year-old Powerball Jackpot winner from Vernon, New Jersey, who won $533 million dollars, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their potential victims ...

BayAreaFastrak Scam Text Message

Some customers have reported receiving fraudulent texts like the one below notifying them of tolls due and providing a link to one of several fraudulent websites where they can pay. The websites provided are scams and are not related to FasTrak. If you receive such a text, please do not click on the link. FasTrak does not request payment by text wi...

Is ryml.me a Scam? Received Parcel SMS Text Message

I received the text below, which appears to have been sent from Royal Mail. The link in the text goes to the website ryml.me, which is owned by Royal Mail. But, I want to be sure that the text is not a scam. The text message came from telephone number 769256245....

437 Area Code Scam Calls - Beware

I keep receiving calls from different 437 area code telephone numbers, daily. I know the callers are made by scammers because they keep asking for someone else and they claim I have won something or need to learn more about some money-making scheme. It is hard to block the calls because they are randomly coming from different 437 area code telephon...

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....

Is join.zoho a Scam? Fake Technical Support Messages

join.zoho is a legitimate website that provides a remote computer access service. But, although this site is legitimate, cybercriminals abuse it by tricking their victims into giving them access to their computers via join.zoho or join.zoho.com. This why join.zoho encourages users to be cautious if they receive unsolicited requests to access their ...

AT&T Overcharge Scam - Free Message Text

The AT&T Overcharge scam text below, which is supposedly from AT&T saying that the recipients have been overcharged last month, is a fake being sent by scammers. The AT&T Overcharge text scam I received was sent from telephone number 917-664-3706, but the scammers are sending it from other telephone numbers. The link in the scam text go...

Is w8tech a Scam and have You Seen it on Your Statement?

Are W8Tech.com, W8 Tech, PF*W8TECH.COM, 2BuySafe.com/W8TECH or ALW*W8TECH.COM on your statement?...

Is There a Scam About Unpaid Tolls?

Yes, scammers are sending "Unpaid Tolls' text scam messages like the ones below to potential victims. The scams claim the recipients' vehicles have an unpaid toll invoice and to avoid excessive late fees on their bills, they need to click a link in the text. But, the links go to phishing websites that steal personal and financial infor...

Is Cocoburry Scam or Legit Apparel Store?

I have been contacted by CoCoBurry on IG and I want to know if the store located at cocoburry.com is a scam or not....

The Year 2020 Coca-Cola Promotion United Kingdom Scam

There is no "Year 2020 Coca-Cola Promotion United Kingdom" lottery. Therefore, recipients of fake Coca-Cola lottery messages like the sample below that are being sent by lottery scammers, which claim that they are winners, should delete the messages. They should also not follow the instructions in them. Remember, once you are asked to sen...

"Scotia Bank Online Transfer With The Ref" Scam

The fake "Scotia Bank Online Transfer With The Ref" email below is another scam created by online scammers to trick Scotia Bank customers into sending them goods. The fake email or scam tricks sellers into believing a payment was made by a buyer via Scotia Bank. The scam instructs the victims to send their goods to the so-called buyer bef...

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?...

Sunpass Scam Text Message for Florida Turnpike

The Sunpass scam text message below is a scam. The fake text contains a link that goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal or financial information. Therefore, recipients of the Sunpass scam are asked not to follow the instructions in it, they should just delete it....

There is NO "Samsung National Lottery" - Delete Emails which claim that you are a Winner

There is no Samsung National Company lottery, therefore, recipients of email messages like the one below, which claim that they are winners in the Samsung National Lottery should not follow the instructions in them. They should instead, delete the fake email messages. The fake email messages are being sent by lottery scammers to trick their potenti...

Authmsg Scam Text Messages with Security Code

I keep getting AUTHMSG text messages below containing security codes. I do not know why I am getting the text messages and would like someone to explain this to me. And, is there anyone getting similar AUTHMSG text messages?...

Spell Caster Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

Online users, if you see messages like the one below, which claim that Dr Iyaryi, a spell caster, or others like him, can help you win the lottery, get pregnant, fix your relationship problems, cure your diseases and do a lot of other things to help make your life better, please note that it is a scam. The scam is another attempt by scammers to tri...

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....

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....

Is 9259062000 Kaiser Permanente Call a Scam?

A got a call from 925-906-2000 claiming to be from Kaiser Permanente. The call claimed I made an insurance claim and knew my name, but I don't use Kaiser. Their caller ID said Kaiser Permanente, so I am wondering if the telephone has been spoofed. They also said it was strange since I apparently filed the claim a few days ago....

"Patrick and Frances Connolly Foundation Powerball Lottery Donation" Scam

There are unscrupulous people using several social media and email scams like the one below to impersonate Patrick and Frances Connolly to obtain personal financial information from individuals. Patrick and Frances Connolly will never ask you to share your financial information electronically. If you have received the same emails please delete them...

1(662)475-8221‬ - Scammers Sending Texts From it

I have been receiving text messages from the telephone number 1(662)475-8221‬ claiming I am a winner in some lottery. The sender begin by asking for information, and then ask for some form of payment in order for me to receive my so-called winnings. But, beware, once the scammers have received your money, they will take it and disappear. So, delete...

Is Foodaki a Scam? Wishing You a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Foodaki at www.foodaki.com is another website we have seen in the past few days that allows online users to enter their names and display a surprise message wishing them a Happy Xmas and New Year 2024. There is nothing malicious so far about Foodaki, but we do not recommend online users click the links or enter their names on the website because we...

Tax 1333 Scam Calls About Past Due Tax Debt

I just got a scam call about Tax 1333. Is anyone else getting the same call. The call claims all past due tax debt older than one year has been placed in a a non collectible status, which means I will not have to pay back any past due taxes before I file or make arrangements to pay any tax debt. I was then instructed to call a fake IRS customer ser...

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?...

Letterboxd Scam Email Subscription and PayPal Cancellation

The Letterboxd PayPal scam email below, which confirms a £49 subscription and 14-day trial from the recipients' PayPal accounts, is being sent by scammers. The aim of the scammers is to frighten recipients into clicking the "Cancel Your Subscription" link in the scam email that contains a link that goes to a phishing website that...

126.com Spam and Malicious Emails from the Chinese Provider

If you have received emails from 126.com or 163.com requesting money, personal or financial information, please delete them because they are fakes. Also, if you have received emails from the same website appearing as if they came from your bank, a lottery company, or other legitimate organizations, do not follow the instructions in them because the...

"Bangkok 8.5 Earthquake Video" Virus Hoax

There is a hoax called the "Bangkok 8.5 Earthquake Video" that is spreading rapidly on social media and the rest of the Internet. The hoax or fake-news, which claims online users should delete emails titled "Bangkok 8.5 earthquake video" because it is a ransomware malware or virus that will lock them out of their computers or mo...

Debt Collection Agency Legal Notice Scam

The email messages below, which appear to have been sent by a so-called "Debt Collection Division" claiming legal actions will be taken against the recipients to recover balances due, legal fees and court cost that has incurred, are scams. The fake email messages are being sent by online scammers and not the legitimate Ace Law Office, to ...

Norton Lifelock Scam Renewal Email Message

The "Norton Lifelock Renewal" email below which asks recipients to call a 1-808 telephone number is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into into contacting them at the fake Norton customer support number....

Fake Email - Your AT&T bill is ready to be viewed

There is a fake AT&T online bill e-mail message that contains links to a malicious website. If you click on any of the links in this e-mail message, you will be redirected to a malicious website that uses the Blackhole exploit kit to infect your computer with malicious programs (malwares)....

the "Amancio Ortega Donation Funds" Scam Created by Online Scammers

Mr. Amancio Ortega is not sending email messages to individuals around the world requesting their personal information or money in order to receive a donation from him. Therefore, online users who have received email messages like the one below, claiming they have been selected to receive millions of dollars from the Amancio Ortega Donation Fund, a...

europe.com - We are Receiving a Lot of Fraudulent Emails from Them

The website europe.com appears to be operated by online scammers. Over the past 4 years, we have received lottery scamming emails which claim the recipients should contact someone at "@europe.com" to collect their prize or donation for a lottery or foundation that doesn't exist....