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

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....

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 $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 ...

07768 Scam Royal Mail Text Message

Scammers are sending fake Royal Mail text messages from 07768 telephone numbers, asking for a £2.00 payment for some form of parcel redelivery. The scammer's aim is to trick their potential victims into clicking on the link in the same fake text messages. The link goes to a phishing website that steals personal and financial information....

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

+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...

Is Corbin, Bauman & Associates at corbinbaumanpc.com a Scam?

The Corbin, Bauman & Associates websiite located at corbinbaumanpc.com, which claims to be a Swiss law firm, is a scam. The photos of the team members are stock photos. These are photos can be used by anyone for a fee or free. Also, some online users have reported getting "Cash Settlement Awarded for Identity Theft Victims" emails wit...

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 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....

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 gosq.com a Scam? Saw a Charge on my Bank Statement

If you see gosq.com on your statement, this represents a purchase made with a Square seller. Square or Square, Inc. is a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco, California. The company markets several software and hardware payments products and has expanded into small business services....

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?...

Professional Hacker Hack Your Operating System Sextortion Scam

Online users, please DO NOT follow the instructions in the "Professional Hacker Hack Your Operating System" emails like the one below, which claim your operating system has been hacked and you need to make a payment to prevent your photos and videos from being exposed. The fake emails are Sextortion scams being sent by cybercriminals who ...

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 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...

Windows Defender Scam Popup Message

If you ever get a "Windows Defender Security Warning" on your computer, it's a scam. This is a type of scareware that is similar to a phishing scam. It redirects you to a page that looks like the official Microsoft website, even though its URL suggests otherwise. The page will display a message that your computer has been infected wit...

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....

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...

Your Private Information Has Been Stolen Because Of Suspicious Events Sextortion Scam

Online users, please DO NOT follow the instructions in the "Your Private Information Has Been Stolen Because Of Suspicious Events" emails like the one below, which claim your operating system has been hacked and you need to make a payment to prevent your photos and videos from being exposed. The fake emails are Sextortion scams being sent...

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 att-mail.com a Legit ATT Domain?

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 att-mail.com domain is owned by AT&T....

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...

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...

ATM Card Payment Approval Advance-Fee Scams

Online users, beware of emails like the one below, which claim that you have been approved for an ATM card and you should send your personal information in order to receive the card. The fake emails are advance-fee scams being sent by online scammers to their potential victims. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types...

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....

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....

"Debt Collection Agency Garnishment Notification and Arrest Notice" Phishing Scam

The email messages below, which appear to have been sent by the Debt Collection Agency claiming legal actions will be taken against the recipients to recover balance 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 frighten and trick the ...