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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Home Depot Scam Facebook Giveaway

The Home Depot is not giving away a hot tub. Therefore, online or Facebook users are asked to be on the lookout for a scam that claims Home Depot is giving away a Coleman Inflatable Hot Tub Spa for little or nothing if they fill out a quick survey. If you come across the scam, please do not click the link in it or complete the survey. This is becau...

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...

Unlocking Real Cash Wins: A Guide to Safe and Rewarding No-Cost Online Games

In today's digital age, the appeal of online gaming continues to surge, but many players are cautious about investing real money upfront. Fortunately, a growing number of no-cost games offer the opportunity to spin, play, and potentially win real money prizes without any initial financial commitment. This article delves into the best no-cost ga...

Julie Leach Grant or Foundation Donation Scams

Recipients of fake text or email messages similar to the ones below, which claim that Julie Leach, a 50-year-old Michigan woman who won $310.5 in the Powerball Jackpot, is donating millions of dollars to randomly selected individuals, is a scam being sent by cyber criminals to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the same text or email...

Quick Change Scam - How it Works?

The "Quick Change" scam is used by a scammer to confuse a cashier into giving him more change than he should receive. The scam works by paying for a low-cost item with a large denomination and quickly and abruptly asking for multiple change requests while the cashier is still making change for the previous change request....

Microsoft Text Scam and Verification Code

If you received a text message about your Microsoft account being terminated and ask you to respond with a verification code, do not do it. This is because this a scam being used to trick potential victims into sending their Microsoft verification codes to scammers. The scammers will then use the codes to gain access to their potential victims'...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

"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 ...

"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...

Ultimate Plus Subscription Scam NortonLifelock Email

The NortonLifelock "Ultimate Plus Annual Subscription" email scam confirmation, which claims recipients' order is scheduled to automatically renew and asks them to call 1-818-336-2119, is being sent by scammers. The aim of the scammers is to frighten and trick their potential victims into contacting them. If contacted, the scammers wi...

Is Fashionshops10 Scam Website at fashionshops10.com?

Has anyone heard of the website Fashionshops10? I've had an email stating that my business is now listed with them and they have used my Etsy account with listings up and also kind to my Instagram account. Videos from Instagram that aren't relevant. I'm concerned this is a scam site using my Etsy store and my item. Can anyone help, plea...

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...

Do Not Call 1-800-496-9471 - it is a Fake Bank of America Telephone Number

I received a form to fill out in July, it asks for personal information, also it wants to know what country I'm born in, is also fishy, it was sent from a PO Box in Plano, Texas. There are a few numbers on it 1-800-496-9471 and 1-866-905-2377. It also said if I didn't send it to them in 15 days they would close down my account. But, I know ...

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...

Is Clarifion a Scam? Review of the Air Purifier

I placed an order for Clarifion Air Purifier at www.clarifion.com on April 14, 2020, and have gotten nothing until now. No response when I call, only voice recording stating I will get a callback. Have yet to hear from anyone. I've sent 8 separate emails and get the same response of "it has been shipped and allow 22 business days" to ...

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 ...

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...

Is Sunrise Debt Collector a Scam? Keep Receiving Calls

If you have been getting phone calls from Sunrise debt collectors, they are probably pursuing you for an old debt. Sunrise Credit Services is a legitimate debt collector and not a scam. Old creditors, such as AT&T or a big bank creditor, hire it to collect debt payments from you. It can also purchase a debt to profit off your payments. Either w...

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...

no-reply@em-s.dropbox.com DropBox Scam Email

I received the DropBox email below from no-reply@em-s.dropbox.com claiming my files are about to stop syncing. Although the email "From" address is legitimate(coming from dropbox.com), I know I can never trust it because email addresses can be easily spoofed. Spoofing means sending an email address from one email account and changing the ...

Comcast Xfinity Scam Calls - Beware

There's a new Comcast Xfinity scam in town, folks. And this one is pretty good, so beware. I got a call from a phone number (223 area code) and it sounded like Xfinity's hold music and outgoing welcome message ("press 1 for Customer Service, press 2 for...and so on) was the same as Comcast/Xfinity's. When I finally spoke to someone...

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 ...

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...

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...

Marriott Courtyard Hotel Employment Recruiting Scams

The Marriott Courtyard has been made aware of a series of fraudulent offers, or scams, for Marriott employment. The scammers falsely claim to be representatives of Marriott recruiting potential employees on behalf of Marriott. They’ve been known to offer assistance in securing work permits and visas in exchange for money....

Fraud - "Microsoft Your Account is Out of Date" Phishing Scam

The fake "Microsoft Your Account is Out of Date" email below is another reason why Microsoft users should never click on a link in an email to sign into their accounts. The fake email, which claims the recipients' Microsoft account is out of date, is a phishing scam being sent by cybercriminals. The fake email has links that go to a p...

"Restitution Payment for Online Scam Victim" Fake Emails

Scammers are sending out fake Financial Monitoring Division and FBI emails like the one below, which claim the recipients should respond to an email address in order to receive their restitution. The scammers will ask their potential victims to send them their personal information, and subsequently, ask them to send money in order to receive their...

1-855-298-2507 is a Fake Instagram Customer Support Telephone Number

The telephone number 18552982507 is not an Instagram customer support number, therefore, Instagram users are asked not to call it. The fake telephone appears to have been set up by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick users into calling. Once the number is called, cybercriminals will pretend to be a customer or technical support representativ...

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&...

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 Ryoko Wifi a Scam or is it Legit? Review of the Portable Wireless 4G Router

Muama Ryoko Wifi located at getryoko.com, which claims you can get one-touch access to the internet in over 139 countries around the world, is misleading. The product is just a simple wifi hotspot or mobile tethering device. The Muama Ryoko Wifi advertisement is targeting people with no technical background or who are not tech-savvy....

Arizona Couple Mega Millions Scam - Random Computer Ballot System

If you received a text message allegedly from the Arizona couple who won Mega Millions $414 million jackpot, claiming your telephone number has been randomly chosen to receive one million, is a scam. If you have received the same text, please do not respond or follow the instructions in it. Just delete it....

08001217365 Scam Calls - 0800-121-7365

I keep getting scam calls asking me to call 08001217365, where the callers claim to be Yorkshire Bank, VMoney and Barclays. They may claim to be from other companies. When I got the call that purported to be from Virgin, I called the number on the back of my Virgin card and they confirmed that this is not their number and that it was a scam. So, I ...

Tammy and Cliff Powerball Winners Scam Texts and Emails

Scammers are sending text and email messages to potential victims claiming Tammy and Cliff Webster, who won 316 million dollars in a Powerball drawing earlier this year are donating $150,000 to 20 random people. The scam messages include a link to a so-called interview with the Wisconsin winners where potential victims will be asked to contact thei...

Why Every Business Needs Managed Security Solutions in 2025

In today’s hyper-connected digital economy, businesses of all sizes face mounting cybersecurity threats. From phishing attacks and ransomware to insider breaches and cloud vulnerabilities, the risks are ever-evolving. For small and mid-sized businesses without dedicated IT security departments, these threats can feel overwhelming—and potentially de...

Top 25 Must-Know Insights About Penetration Test (Pentest) You Can't Ignore

A penetration test, commonly known as a pentest, is a deliberate and controlled simulation of a cyberattack on an organization’s IT infrastructure. Unlike traditional security assessments that rely on theoretical analysis, penetration testing mimics the actual tactics, techniques, and procedures used by malicious actors. The goal is to uncover vuln...

Is brz.ai a Scam or Legitimate Website?

I received the Turbo Tax text message below with a link to brz.ai regarding a W2 form. The link looks suspicious but it is currently redirecting to Turbox Tax legitimate website....

Cheap Airport Car Rentals In Dubai

The Dubai International Airport is a major airline hub in the Middle East and is the main airport serving Dubai. It is the tenth biggest airport in the world. In 2019, it was estimated that more than 57.7 million passengers made flight travels through the airport. Currently, Dubai International Airport is the world’s busiest airport in terms of int...

The "Yahoo Email Upgrade Notification" Phishing Scams Being Sent by Cybercriminals

Yahoo users, be aware of fake "upgrade notifications" emails like the one below, which claim that you need to update or upgrade your Yahoo account or else your account will be terminated. The fake emails are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal Yahoo usernames and passwords, by tricking Yahoo users into visiting a phishing...

424 Area Code Scam Calls and Text Messages

For the past few months, I have received a lot of scam calls and text messages from area code 424 telephone numbers. Most of the scam calls were technical support scams. The scammers' aims are to trick me into visiting a phishing website that steals account credentials and other sensitive information....

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?...

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 ...

The "International Monetary Fund Finance and Compensation" Scam

The "International Monetary Fund Finance and Compensation" email below, which claims that the recipients are approved to receive thousands of dollars from the International Monetary Fund(IMF), is a scam that is being sent by scammers to their potential victims. Recipients of the fake email message should not respond to it or follow the in...

Feelhearts is an Untrustworthy Online Store

Feelhearts located at feelhearts.com appears to be an untrustworthy Chinese online store. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit or knockoff products, or nothing all from this suspicious online store selling coats, bags, shoes and other clothing items at ridiculously low prices....

Your Android Has Been Infected With A Virus Fake Messages

The message or advertisement: "Your Android has been infected with a virus. Tap OK to remove now.", is a fake. If you are browsing the internet on your Android device and the message pops up, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because, the message will always popup claiming that your Android device is infected with a vir...

www.chinaregistry.org.cn - it is a Fake CN and ASIA Domain Name Registration Website

Website name owners, be aware of fraudulent Chinese domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.chinaregistry.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 n...

"Lee Shau Kee Foundation" Donation Scam

Mr. Lee Shau Kee 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 Lee Shau Kee Foundation, are aske...

".ICU" Fraudulent and Cloned Websites or Domain Names

Online users are asked to beware of some websites that have names ending with ".icu". This is because scammers/cybercriminals are abusing the Top Level Domain(TLD), by creating fake, fraudulent, phishing and malicious websites with names ending with ".icu". We have even seen popular websites been cloned that have names ending wi...

Owe Mone at owemoney.bid - it is a Fraudulent Work-From-Home Website

The website Owe Money located at www.owemoney.bid, which claims users can earn money viewing ad units and attracting referrals, is a scam or fake being operated by online scammers or cybercriminals. The website (owemoney.bid) claims it offers members the opportunity to earn money for viewing ad units and attracting referrals, but this is only a tri...

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....

the "Ontario 49 Draws Lottery Promotions held in Canada" Scam

The email below, which claims the recipients are winners in the "Ontario 49 Draws Lottery Promotions" held in Canada is a lottery scam. The fake email is being sent by lottery scammers to trick potential victims into sending them their personal information and subsequently sending them money. The scammers will claim the money is for a pro...

Cash4u is Fraudulent Website Operated by Scammers and Spammers

The website "www.cash4u.com" is being used by online scammers and spammers to trick their potential victims into visiting fraudulent and phishing websites that steal personal and financial information, and trick visitors into buying fake products and services. Therefore, online users who have received emails from "cash4u.com" ar...

"Advance Cash Inc" Arrest Warrant Scam

The "Advance Cash Inc" 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 ACS Debt Solutions, should delete it and not follow the instructions in it...

833 Area Code Scam Calls and Telephone Numbers

There are a lot of area code 833 scam text messages, voicemails, and emails asking potential victims to call 833 area code telephone numbers being used by scammers. We have also received complaints from online users who have claimed they have received fake or suspicious calls from some 833 area code numbers. Some of the calls are related to technic...

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...

Gunnebo Breach Compromises Thousands of Sensitive Documents

A data hack on Swedish security firm Gunnebo has compromised thousands of sensitive documents. The multinational company specializes in secure access portals and provides physical security to various clients, including banks, airports, government agencies, hospitals, and even nuclear power plants. There is no confirmation which organizations were a...

What Does Scam Likely Means / Quienes son? T-Mobile Suspected Calls

Scam ID automatically displays "Scam Likely" and the number that is calling on suspected scam calls. Scam ID also catches spoofed calls because T-Mobile looks beyond the incoming number and tracks actual call behavior. Scam Block automatically blocks all "Scam Likely" calls before they ever reach your phone, so you never even se...

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....