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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...

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...

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...

Bank of America Email Scam from Customerservice@ealerts.bankofamerica.com

I got 2 separate emails from this BofA email address, customerservice@ealerts.bankofamerica.com, with the subject "Activity Alert: You Have a Time-Sensitive Message about Your Claim." In the body of the email, both say "We're letting you know that you have an urgent message about your claim in your Online Banking mailbox. Please ...

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 ...

+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 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 ...

Is DisneyAccount.com a Scam? Review of the Website

The website or domain name www.DisneyAccount.com is not a scam. The domain name was registered and is owned by Walt Disney. The domain name was registered in 2013 by Walt Disney and is currently pointing to name servers owned and operated by Disney....

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...

Amazon Refund Text Scam Messages

It seems the latest scam is disguised as an Amazon transaction. It comes in both email and text message. It stated that the seller of an item you recently purchased (gives an order number) violated procedure, therefore, a full refund will be issued, and you get to keep the item. I looked at all my orders for the past years, and their order number...

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 ...

Electronic Online Sweepstakes Organized by Google Lottery Scam

The "Electronic Online Sweepstakes Organized by Google" email message below is a lottery scam created and sent by lottery scammers to trick the recipients into sending their personal information and money, by claiming that they are winners of the Electronic Online Sweepstakes organized by Google. Remember, there is no Google lottery or sw...

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...

Bitcoin Depot Machine Scam

Bitcoin ATMs have become a preferred tool for scammers looking to defraud unsuspecting victims—especially seniors. These transactions are not like traditional financial transactions. The money sent through Bitcoin ATMs is nearly impossible to recover. This fact makes them an attractive option for criminals engaged in fraud and money laundering....

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...

631 Area Code Scam Texts and Calls

Scammers are calling potential victims from 631 area code telephone numbers. Below is a list of scam calls and text messages received from 631 area code telephone numbers. If you have received scam texts or calls from 631 area code telephone numbers, please do not follow the instructions in 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...

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...

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 Best Crypto Cards of 2025: Spend Crypto Like Cash, Seamlessly

As we move deeper into 2025, the way people interact with money is undergoing a rapid transformation. Cryptocurrencies, once viewed as volatile investments or niche technological experiments, are now being integrated into daily financial routines. One of the clearest signs of this shift is the increasing popularity of crypto debit cards - physical ...

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 ...

Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats You Should Know About in 2025

Today, in 2025, almost every aspect of our daily lives is tied to the internet. From checking bank accounts and working remotely to controlling smart home devices and shopping online, the digital world surrounds us. While all this technology makes life easier, it also opens doors to new threats, ones that are more complex, convincing, and harder to...

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...

The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers

Online users, be aware of fake "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" emails being sent by online scammers. The fake emails are being used by scammers to trick online users into believing they have been selected to receive a donation from Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo. Remember, never send your personal information to anyone who requests it via unsolici...

"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...

Is Dafaflower a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of dafaflower.com

Dafaflower located at dafaflower.com is a fake and scam 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....

855-479-1822 Scam RoboCalls: Fake Telephone Number

I received a robocall claiming I should contact America Home Mortgage Company at telephone number 855-479-1822. But, I contacted Amerihome and have confirmed that it is a scam call. If you call the fake telephone number, you will get a representative claiming to be "Robinson" from my mortgage company "Amerihome." He asked me to ...

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 Innovation: The Power of Software Custom Development in Driving Business Success

In today's business environment, there is a strong perception that only those companies that specialize in a particular area of activity can effectively perform work. Of course, companies of any profile can hire an IT specialist or a team of developers on their staff. However, such manipulations often turn out to be financially unprofitable, ti...

What are Scam Applications and How Not to Fall for Them?

The world runs on the internet, whether it's payments, browsing, business dealings, or personal use. With this advancement, scammers are also upgrading their ways of online attack. The new scam applications disguised as normal have become the latest trend....

6 Must-Have Skills to Become a Tech Expert

The tech industry moves fast, and the expectations for professionals are rising just as quickly. It’s no longer enough to specialize in one area or rely on a single skill set. Whether you're entering the field or looking to move up, what is required is your ability to think strategically and stay adaptable. The most valuable professionals are t...

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 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?...

"Will Smith Malicious Facebook Death" Hoax

The Facebook post below, which claims that Will Smith has died, is a fake or hoax. Will Smith is alive and has not died from a medication overdose, which the hoax claims was caused by the negligence of the doctor who did his spinal surgery....

David and Carol Martin Lottery Donation Scams

Online users are asked to be aware of David and Carol Martin lottery donation scams. The names of the Scottish couple, who won £33,035,323 playing the British Lotto jackpot, are 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 s...

Is Chill Breeze AC a Scam? ChillBreeze Portable AC Review

The Chill Breeze AC is not an AC unit as they claim. The so-called portable AC unit, which was once called Chill Well, is a swamp cooler. I ordered 2 Chill Breeze AC 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 fil...

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?...

Customerservicebest.com is Associated with Untrustworthy Online Stores

The domain name customerservicebest.com is associated with a lot of untrustworthy online stores. Online users are advised to stay away from untrustworthy online stores associated with customerservicebest.com, or else they run the risk of their credit card information getting stolen and used fraudulently. They also run the risk of receiving counterf...

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...

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....

Facebook Anniversary Promotion Lottery Scam

There is no Facebook lottery, promotion, award or charity like the one below that is giving away millions of dollars to random lucky winners. Therefore, online users who have received such emails are asked not to follow the instructions. They should report them to us and then delete them. This is because the fake emails are being sent by lottery sc...

Is workatm.org a Scam? 3 Easy Steps To $500 Per Day

WorkATM located at workatm.org, which claims they have 3 easy steps to making $500 per day is untrustworthy and appears to be a scam. The untrustworthy website attempts to convince onliners into taking part by claiming they have been featured on Work From Home Program featured on FoxNews, MSNBC, ABC, USAToday, and CNN, but there is no article or vi...

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....

"MacKenzie Scott Bezos" Donation Scam: Beware

The fake "MacKenzie Scott Bezos" donation email below is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them their personal information and subsequently their money. MacKenzie Scott Bezos, former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is not randomly donating money to lucky individuals around th...

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....

Do Not Call 1-866-905-2377 - 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 1-866-905-2377 and 1-800-496-9471. It also said if I didn't send it to them in 15 days they would close down my account. But, I know ...

951 Area Code Scam Calls - Have You Received One?

Online users are receiving Facebook, donation, and social security and bank telephone scam calls from a 951 area code. Please see the comments below. If you have received calls from area code 951, please share experiences by leaving a comment below. Area code 951 is a toll-free area code reserved for future use in the United States and Canada, but ...

Is 72166 a Chase Fraud Scam Telephone Number?

Chase Bank will only text you from 72166, 28107 or 33748. If you receive a Chase text alert, the message will typically start with "FREE MSG: Chase Fraud" and then have your card and purchase information. Also, it is hard for scammers to spoof shortcodes like 72166, but it is recommended that recipients of suspicious text messages, which ...

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...

The "Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC" Arrest Notice Scam

The "Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC" 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 ...

"Yahoo Your Account has been Blacklisted" Phishing Scams

Yahoo users, be aware of "Your Account has been Blacklisted" email messages like the one below, which claim that your accounts have been marked for deletion under the new Yahoo oath Brand Network Service due to subsequent account verification failure. The email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal Yahoo userna...

Transacid Text Scam - Return From Your Last Statement

Recipients of the fake Transacid text below, which claims they were sent a return from their last statement, are asked not to click the link in it. This is because the text is a scam and the link in it goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal and financial information....

NFCU Text Scam Message from 21398

NFCU has received reports about fraudulent text messages circulating, claiming NFCU texts will originate from numbers like 21398 or 40554 starting Feb. 16th. Please be aware that these texts are NOT from them. If you receive a text regarding your Northern account that you weren’t expecting, don’t respond. Instead, contact NFCU directly....

Is Dogehype a Scam? Increase Live Viewers and Followers

Dogehype at dogehype.com is an untrustworthy website claiming that its tools can increase the reach of your live streams and engage more effectively with your followers. The website only accepts payment via Cashapp and PayPal Friends and Family, which tells you the website is not official. No official websites use PayPal Friends and Family for paym...

Do Not Call 904-233-4332 - it is Being Used by Lottery Scammers

The telephone number 904-233-4332 is currently being used by lottery scammers to send fake lottery notifications to their potential victims. The fake notifications ask potential victims to contact the scammers in order to receive their so-called lottery winnings or prize. Therefore, online users who have received messages asking them to call the sa...

Is Alrus Store a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Alrus Store located at alrus.store 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....

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....

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....

Is Jetsono a Scam or is it Legitimate?

I ordered a Jetsono from a YouTube advertisement linked to www.jetsono.com. It was £24.86, or near that price, as it was impossible to return to verify the initial page stating that the price was £24.86 (more or less). Before going to checkout, I was asked to pay and chose PayPal as the payment method. PayPal verified me and sent me a cod...

How to Make Use CapCut’s Voiceover Feature for Narration or Commentary

In the ever-evolving world of content creation, video editing plays a vital role in conveying messages and narratives effectively. CapCut, a free online video editor, has revolutionized the editing process with its array of powerful features. One such feature that stands out is CapCut's voiceover feature, which enables users to add narration or...

Payroll Outsourcing vs. In-House Payroll: Which is Right for Your Business?

If you're a business owner in the UAE, chances are that you've come across situations where you had to choose between outsourcing International payroll and using an in-house payroll system. It can be confusing at times as both of these options have their own advantages and drawbacks. To make sure that your payroll requirements are optimally...

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...

NC Quick Pass Scam Text Messages

Scammers are sending NC Quick Pass scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the NC Quick Pass does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final notice " or, avoid...