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Buffalo Trace Advent Calendar Scam

Buffalo Trace Distillery is warning fans of the "Buffalo Trace 250th Anniversary Advent Calendar" scam, which is circulating on social media and the internet. Many fans see ads on social media promising them Buffalo Trace Distillery whiskeys at low prices, but are disappointed when nothing arrives, or the bottles are empty and not legitim...

littleelm@public.govdelivery.com Kroll BlockFi Scam and Fake Email

The email address "LittleElm@public.govdelivery.com" is legitimate. However, scammers are sending scam emails to potential victims like the one below, to make them appear as if they came from BlockFi via Kroll at LittleElm@public.govdelivery.com. The fake emails claim a legal settlement is now being paid and ask recipients to click a link...

Is Delawaresoft a Trustworthy Company?

Delawaresoft located at delawaresoft.net and delawaresoft.com appears to be an untrustworthy website. They claim they are a professional web development and IT Infrastructure company based in Florida, but their domain or website name is registered in India. The name is registered to an individual in Delhi, India, and not to a company. Also, hundred...

Is UR Refund LLC Phone Calls a Scam? Suspicious Telephone Numbers

I keep getting suspicious calls from telephone numbers like 8776383777 that are owned by UR Refund LLC. The numbers(877-638-3777) keep on calling and not leaving a message. I want to know if the telephone calls are fraudulent or not. I was scammed a few times already, so I am being cautious now. If anyone knows anything about UR Refund LLC, please ...

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....

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....

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...

18886762269 Scam or Suspicious BMO Calls

I keep getting automated calls or robocalls from telephone number 18886762269 where the caller claims to be from Bank of Montreal Business Centre. But, when I called BMO customer service they said do not have a record of the number. I have been dealing with this for months. They continuously leave a voicemail saying there is an issue with my accoun...

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...

Is Panamit an Untrustworthy IT Support Service Website?

Panamit located at panamit.com are all scammers. They defrauded my 92-year-old mother out of nearly $600. The numbers are now disconnected after referring to FTC. Their websites are still up showing those numbers, so if anyone knows how to take them down, please do for the sake of humanity....

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 ...

Cash Net USA Scam and Fake Arrest Warrant and Lawsuit

Recipients of fake "Cash Net USA, LLC Warrant and Lawsuit" email messages like the one below, which claim that they have been given a chance to settle an Advance Cash Corp(ACE) 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 s...

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...

What is a Cyber Threat and who are Cybercriminals?

Cyber Threat is the possibility of a malicious attempt to damage or disrupt a computer network or system like the internet. Cyber threat has become a major cause for concerns, because we are now so dependent on the internet to do so many important things daily, like banking, paying bills, communicating with friends and family, shopping, applying fo...

971 Area Code Scam Calls and Telephone Numbers

Scammers are making thousands of calls from 971 area code telephone numbers. The scammers contact potential victims claiming they are from USPS, Apple, Microsoft, and other companies. Also, scammers are making calls from 971 area code telephone numbers using autodialers or robocalls and letting the phone ring once. The scammers hope the recipients ...

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...

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

Domain name owners be aware of fraudulent Chinese domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.chinaregistry.com.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 not...

01606 Area Code Scam Calls from Northwich

Scammers calling potential victims from Northwich 01606 area code telephone numbers pretending to be their internet service provider, attempting to convince potential victims into giving them access to their PCs or make a payment over the phone. The scammers will claim there is a problem with their potential victims' broadband and claim their s...

Cybersecurity- The Hot Topic For Students Awareness

Today, internet has become a necessity for us. With technological advancement, the internet is being used not only to gather information, but also to advertise, buy and sell products and services in numerous different forms. Not only that, people also use it to communicate with others as well as perform online financial transactions. This has incre...

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?...

Lesotho Scam Calls From Area Code 266 - One-Ring or Missed Call

It appears scammers are making One-Ring or Missed Call scam calls from Lesotho 266 area code telephone numbers, ringing their potential victims' phones once, and then hanging up. One such telephone number is +266 611 096 55. One-Ring or Missed Scam call is a telephone scam where criminals trick potential victims into calling premium-rate number...

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&...

"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...

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...

01484 Scam Telephone Calls: Beware

Hundreds of online users have reported getting calls from 01484 telephone numbers. Online users claim most of the calls are from scammers pretending to be from the HMRC. Below are some telephone numbers that the online users have reported. If you have received scam calls from a 01484 telephone number, please list the telephone number and share your...

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...

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...

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 ...

Is Lee Pappas Law Office Canada a Scam or is it Legit?

Can anyone tell me if Lee Pappas Law Office Canada located at leepappaslawoffice.com is a scam or is it legit? The website, claims the company has been practising law for 25 years, but their domain name(leepappaslawoffice.com) was registered on 2021-05-04, which is approximately 5 months ago. If anyone has any information about the Lee Pappas Law O...

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...

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....

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 ...

Is track718 a Scam or is it Legit?

Track718 tracking number received on 4/21/25 from China. Tracking shows it went through Shenzhen airport (4-21-25 to 4-24-25). Went through American Customs does not specify which airport (4-26-25 to 4-29-25). Then went to Transfer Center - does not state where that is (4-29-25 to 4-30-25). Ended up in Pennsylvania Distribution Center and sat there...

4 Simple Rules to Protect Your Media Files From Intruders

Media files can refer to various items on your device, such as your pictures, videos, audio, music, and documents. Often, we store personal things, such as financial documents that have our credit card numbers or other documents that may show our social security. Some of the consequences that can result include your money being stolen and your cred...

PayPal Scam Email and Fake Customer Service Number

Scammers are sending fake PayPal emails claiming there is an unauthorized transaction or unusual charge on the recipients' accounts. The same emails then ask recipients to call a fake PayPal customer service number, which is linked to a call center operated by scammers. The scammers will pretend to be from PayPal and ask their potential victims...

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 ...

Bank Mobile Alert Text Scam Message Visa Card Temporary Locked

Scammers are sending the Bank Mobile Alert text scam below asking recipients to call 8773455143 or 8773459848. The telephone number is a fake created by scammers to trick potential victims into calling them. If potential victims call the fake banking telephone number, the scammers will pretend to be a representative from their banks and ask them fo...

BFAG Facebook Scam - Government Financial Assistance Group

A few days ago I almost became a victim of the BFAG Facebook scam. The scam, which claims to be a so-called "government financial assistance" group, used a good friend of mine's FB account to lure me in. I filled out all the requested information, which I should have not done, and at the end, they asked for $2000 to pay for the delive...

Is Wynnington Advert a Scam? Wordsearch Competition

The Wynnington Advert is very deceptive. I checked my phone bill and wondered why it was higher than usual. I was shocked to see a 3.25-minute call to 09066350615 costing £12.88 and a 1.38-minute call to 09066350615 for £6.20. I never knew just calling the number I would be charged. There was nothing that explained to me that I would be c...

"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...

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

The so-called "Speedy Cash Group" 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....

"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...

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...

Do Not Call 416-849-9003 - it is Being Used by Scammers

I just got a call from 416-849-9003. The caller asked for my credit card number and I did not feel comfortable giving it to her. I called the official number on the back of my card and Bank of Montreal(BMO) checked the telephone number and said that not only was it NOT a BMO number, they would NEVER ask you to give them your credit card number over...

Is 1-877-365-1381 a Scam Support or Customer Service Telephone Number?

Do not call 1-877-365-1381 because it is being used by scammers who are pretending to be technical support representatives. The scammers send out fake emails like the one below to their potential victims, asking them to call 1-877-365-1381. If the potential victims call the fake technical support number, the scammers will attempt to steal their onl...

"Yahoo Final Termination Notice" Phishing Scams

Yahoo users, be aware of email messages like the one below, which claim that you have violated Yahoo's terms and conditions and your account will be terminated if you do not verify it. The email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal Yahoo usernames and passwords, by tricking Yahoo users into opening an attached HTML ...

Blessing Loom Ponzi Scam: Beware

Try not to fall for the Blessing Loom Ponzi scam that requires you to "invest" $100 and recruit other people in order to get the $800. This scam is an old pyramid scheme that started a few years ago, has been resurrected and is now preying on people in these hard economic times. Don’t take the bait! The vast majority won’t make money and...

"Nido Premium Energy Drink" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

The "Nido Premium Energy Drink" auto car wrap or autowrapping advertising below is a scam. The scam claims that vehicle owners with a driver's license can be paid $500 or more weekly via check (cheque) to have their vehicle wrapped with an advertisement. The scammers behind this fraudulent scheme or scam will send you fake checks, ask...

Are the PayNearMe 88288 Text Message a Scam? Pay Near Me

It seems a lot of people are receiving 88288 text messages which appear to be from Pay Near Me. If you have received a similar text and think it is a scam, please share it in a comment below so we can investigate. Please remove your sensitive information from the text. If there is a link, please copy and paste the URL of it in your comment....

"Mr. Peter Alexandra Exxon Mobil in London" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

The fake "Mr. Peter Alexandra Exxon Mobil in London" email below is a scam. Recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money or personal information by impersonating someone else. An advance-f...

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 Future of Self-Aware AI is Here! Here’s What Experts Say

From fiction to real life, that is how things seem to be for the self-aware AI, which can be scary especially if we’ve seen enough pop culture for the last three decades. Images of T-800 (the original Terminator) and other mean-spirited robots come to mind. And sure, there are the likes of R2D2s and C-3PO, but we can only be so lucky....

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...

+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 finelo a Legit or Scam Website?

I was disappointed with the finelo.com website. The ads are misleading, and communicating via email feels like I’m just talking to a bot. The 30-day money-back guarantee seems more like a joke than a promise. I do not recommend this service at all. I provided my card details on the website just to take a look, but for some reason, the website never...

Latham and Watkins Scam Messages

Impersonators have created emails, instant messages, text messages, and presence on social media, falsely claiming to be from personnel at Latham & Watkins. These emails and messages are financial scams or phishing scams and have taken several forms. The scams may claim you have an unpaid and allegedly overdue invoice, with the target of the fr...

How Massage Gave Me More Energy at Work

I used to hit a wall every afternoon. By 3 p.m., my focus was gone, my body felt heavy, and even simple tasks seemed to take twice as long. My brain wanted coffee, my shoulders wanted a holiday, and my posture… well, let’s just say my chair and I weren’t on good terms....

Crypto Casinos and Cybersecurity: Navigating the New Frontier of Online Gambling

In recent years, the online gambling industry has experienced a seismic shift with the introduction of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. What began as a niche payment option has rapidly become a preferred method for many players worldwide. The appeal is clear: faster transactions, lower fees, and increased privacy. For some, cr...

How to write a thesis without plagiarism?

The thesis paper is the official indicator of what the student has been doing for a whole year. It is checked more thoroughly, according to all the rules. To get the highest score, you need to pay attention not only to the information but also to the uniqueness of the text....

Gem Team: corporate messenger for secure, focused collaboration

Modern companies don’t want more apps; they want fewer decisions between a question and an answer. Gem Team brings that path into a single place by uniting secure business messaging, meetings, and access control inside one governed workspace. Instead of juggling consumer chat, ad-hoc links, and scattered drives, work happens in context and under po...

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....

Cristy Davis Powerball Donation Lottery Scam

Lottery scammers are using several social media and email scams like the one below to impersonate Cristy Davis to obtain personal financial information and money from potential victims. Cristy Davis will never ask you to share your financial information electronically. If you have received the same emails please delete them, or social media message...

"Yahoo Alert Account Termination or Deactivation" Phishing Scams

Yahoo users, be aware of email messages like the one below, which claim that a request to terminate your accounts is being processed. The email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal Yahoo usernames and passwords, by tricking Yahoo users into visiting a phishing website that steals email account credentials....

Apple Store Purchase Confirmation Phishing Scams

The email messages below which claim that you have ordered items from the Apple store are phishing or fake email messages sent by cyber-criminals to steal your Apple account username, password, financial and personal information. Remember, never click on a link in an email message or respond to an email message with your personal or financial infor...