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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

844-357-6606 Wells Fargo Restricted Account Scam Message

If you received the "Wells Fargo Restricted Account" message below when you attempted to log into the Wells Fargo app or online banking, it is a glitch, not the result of hacking. It seems the message was sent by accident. 8443576606 is a legitimate Wells Fargo telephone number....

Understanding Fraud and Prevention in Virtual Car Auctions

In today's digital age, virtual car auctions have become increasingly popular, offering convenience and accessibility to buyers and sellers worldwide. However, with the rise of online transactions comes the heightened risk of fraud. Understanding the dynamics of fraud in virtual car auctions is essential for both buyers and sellers to ensure a ...

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...

Is Chilwell 2.0 a Scam? Chil Well Portable AC Review

The Chilwell 2.0 is not an AC unit as they claim. The so-called portable AC unit is a swamp cooler. I ordered 2 Chilwell 2.0 units and the units I received were not battery-powered as advertised, but had to be plugged in to operate. In addition, they operated on "water curtains" which had to be filled with water and then placed in the fre...

Is Acorpstyle is a Scam? Review of acorpstyle.com

Acorpstyle located at acorpstyle.com is an untrustworthy online store. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who shopped at the fake store are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to cancel their transactions and refund their money....

Is Kelkong a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of kelkong.com

Kelkong located at kelkong.com is a fake online store claiming to sell winter jackets, tops, bottoms, shoes, pyjamas, bags, boots, coats and other apparel. 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 f...

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 ...

Malicious Message - "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update"

If you see the following message while browsing the internet, please do not click on it: "This content requires Media Player 12.2 Update. Would you like to install it now?" Also, if you are asked to download, upgrade, or install the Media Player 12.2 on your computer, please do not. This is because the message, malicious websites or adver...

Mr. Bean Rowan Atkinson Died Celebrity Death Hoax

Mr. Bean is NOT dead. Rowan Atkinson, English actor and comedian known as Mr. Bean, is another victim of a celebrity death hoax created by cyber-criminals. The hoax was created by cybercriminals with the intention of tricking online users (especially social media users) into installing malicious Facebook applications, or other malicious software. T...

Is World Financial Group ( WFG) a Scam?

I want to know if World Financial Group (WFG), which claims to be a Multi-level marketing company which sells investment, insurance, and other financial products through a network of distributors is a pyramid scheme scam. I know WFG is active in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico and is owned by Transamerica, a subsidiary of Aegon....

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 ...

"Mr. Warren Buffett" Donation Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

Online users, beware of "Mr. Warren Buffett" donation scams like the one below, which are being sent by online scammers to trick you into sending personal information and money. Mr. Warren Buffett does not send out unsolicited emails, and will never ask you to send money or personal information in order to receive a donation from him....

"Square, Inc Refund" Phishing Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

Square, Inc users are asked to be on the lookout for phishing email receipt confirmations like the one below, which claim that a refund request has been processed for their customers. The fake emails trick potential victims into visiting a phishing website that will steal their Square or SquareUp account credentials (username and password) by askin...

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...