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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...

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 "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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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....

Osprey Outlet Scam: Review of the Fake Online Store

Osprey Outlet located at www.ospreyoutlet.shop is a fake and fraudulent Osprey Outlet online store claiming to sell packs. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent online store because those who have shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cybercriminal...

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...

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 Fridge Flux a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of fridgeflux.com

Fridge Flux located at fridgeflux.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell 120-can mini fridges. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who shopped at the untrustworthy store are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to cancel their trans...

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...

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....

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...

Is Tundra Freeze a Scam? Portable AC Review

The Tundra Freeze is not an AC unit as they claim. The so-called portable AC unit is a swamp cooler. They operated on "water curtains" which had to be filled with water and then placed in the freezer before inserting into the unit, rather than filling the unit with water as advertised....

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....

Harold Diamond Lottery Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Harold Diamond" lottery donation scams. The name of the Mega Millions jackpot winner, who won 326 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 were randomly selected to recei...

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 ...

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...

Geek Squad Scam 2021 - Subscription Renewal

The "Geek Squad Subscription Renewal" scam below is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling the fake Geek Squad helpline number 1-855-531-9789. Therefore, recipients are asked not to call the fake telephone numbers. The legit Geek Squad telephone number is 1-800-433-5778....

Text From Venmo Scam - Suspicious Activity Account Locked

The fake text from Venmo below, which claims your account has been locked due to suspicious activity, is a scam. The link in the scam text goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal and financial information....

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....

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...

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 Homeaglow a Scam? Customer Review

I did not have a good experience with Homeaglow. The website is confusing and difficult to navigate. I purchased a 100% completely refundable six-hour cleaning for $79. When I went to schedule the cleaning, only three hour cleanings came up. Thinking maybe I needed to start with a three hour cleaning, I scheduled one....

Andrea Wilson Facebook Scam: Do Not Accept Friendship Request from Hacker

The Facebook post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friendship request from Andrea Wilson, is another scam, hoax or prank created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Andrea Wilson is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims that social ...

Is Oginject.vip a Scam? Free App Injection

Oginject located at oginject.vip, which claims to be a free app injector, is a scam. The website attracts visitors by claiming to provide free app injection. But, the scammers behind the fake website generate income by tricking online users into visiting spam websites and showing them annoying popup advertisements. They also make income from survey...

Fake Firefox Web Browser Download and Update Websites June 2013

Beware of email messages, Facebook posts, Tweets, and online advertisements, which claim that you can download Firefox, download an updated version of Firefox, download a Firefox security patch, or download some form of Firefox add-on or extension. Hackers and scammers are using these methods of communication to trick persons into downloading malwa...

1-888-795-6262 - it is a Fake Bank of America Telephone Number

Bank of America customers, please be aware of fake text messages like the one below, or phone calls from 1-888-795-6262. Please do not call the same number and provide the receiver or Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) with your financial information. I got the same SMS text message saying to call Bank of America at 1-888-795-6262 regarding a ...

"Tayeb Souami" Lottery Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Tayeb Souami" lottery donation scams. The name of the 47-year-old Powerball Jackpot winner from New Jersey, who won $315.3 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 were r...

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&...

"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...

"Mr. Ade Goodchild" Lottery Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Mr. Ade Goodchild" lottery donation scams. The name of the 58-year-old metal worker from Hereford, Herefordshire, England, who won £71m in the EuroMillions lottery, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim ...

Is Starpets.gg a Scam or Legitimate Website?

Starpets.gg rarely works for me. It has tons of issues with bots and how long it takes to get them ready. Whenever I try withdrawing anything there will always be a problem with the bots. It keeps saying 'Bots are overloaded,' I cancelled the trade too many times, or didn't wait for the bot. But, it's usually just the bot with probl...

Who’s Who You Have Been Nominated for Inclusion Scam

Scammers and spammers are now sending fake and phishing "Who’s Who You Have Been Nominated for Inclusion" email messages like the one below, which claims the recipients have been nominated for inclusion in the same network. The fake email messages have been created and are being sent by online scammers, to trick the recipients into sendin...

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 ...

Google Play Gift Card Scams - Do Not Be Fooled

Never buy and send Google Play gift cards to anyone who claims you need to do so in order to receive a lottery prize, donation, inheritance, or promotion. This is because a legitimate lottery or other companies will never ask you to send Google Play gift cards to them....

Roblox.gold Scam Stealing Account Credentials

A lot of people have lost their accounts due to the Roblox.gold scam. The scammers responsible for the scam created a fake and phishing website called Roblox Gold looking like the legitimate Roblox website at www.roblox.com. Visitors to the fake website will be asked to sign-in, but if they attempt to do so, their credentials will be sent to the sc...

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...

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...

Is reliefsignup.com a Scam or Legit Website?

The website reliefsignup.com appears to be untrustworthy. The website claims to help visitors find free health insurance plans and premium tax credit. It then ask visitors to submit their names, telephone numbers, email addresses and gender. After the requested information is submitted, they claim they will contact you....

City Department Of Transportation Final Warning Scam Text

Do not be fooled by the "City Department Of Transportation Final Warning" scam text message below. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), which operates the TxTag toll system, has confirmed that it does not send payment requests via text message. If you receive one of these messages, do not click on the link or enter any personal...

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 ...

Fake Tyler Perry Facebook Pages Created by Scammers

Beware of fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages created by scammers to encourage Facebook users to "like," share or comment on them. Facebook users who follow the instructions in the posts on the fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages, run the risk of, scammers collecting and using their publicly available Facebook information in scams, or being place...

us9514901185421 USPS Scam Email and Phishing Website

Scammers are sending fake USPS package emails like the one below with tracking number us9514901185421 to potential victims. The scam emails claim the recipients' package has been stopped and will only be delivered if a fee is paid. Recipients are then asked to click a link to make payment, but that link goes to a fake USPS website that steals a...

Country Code 852 Whatsapp Scam - Japanese Girl in Hong Kong

Scammers are sending random area code 852 scam Whatsapp messages from +63 telephone numbers claiming they want to visit potential victims. The scammers will claim they are Japanese girls living in Hong Kong and ask what city their potential victims are from. The scammers will claim they have a business trip to the same city their potential victims ...

Lerynne West Scam - Powerball Lottery Donation

There are unscrupulous people using several social media and email scams like the one below to impersonate Mrs. Lerynne West to obtain personal financial information from individuals. Mrs. Lerynne West will never ask you to share your financial information electronically. If you have received the same emails please delete them, or social media mess...

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

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

Is Driver Support One a Scam? Review of the System Optimization Application

Driver Support One is not a scam, but it not a system optimization application that is needed by computer users. This is because Windows 10 or your operating system will, for the most part, keep your device drivers up to date without the need for any user interaction. And, if you ever need a device driver you can download them on the support page ...

Scotiabank Info Alerts Scams: Beware

Cybercriminals are sending out phishing Scotiabank email and text messages like the one below, which claim the recipients' accounts or funds have been frozen. Therefore, Scotiabank customers who have received email messages claiming that their accounts have been frozen or they need to update or verify their information should go directly to Sco...

Malicious Hoax - "Oprah Winfrey Is Dead - Committed Suicide"

Oprah Winfrey is alive and is doing well. But, there is a malicious hoax that is spreading on social networking websites, claiming that the celebrity is dead. This malicious hoax claims that Oprah Winfrey was found dead in her living room after committing suicide and you can watch a video footage of her shooting herself....

Is Worthying a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of worthying.com

Worthying located at worthying.com is a fake online apparel store. 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 financial institution to have their transactions cancelled and money refunded....

Lab Bot Email Hack Scam - Fake Extortion

The "Lab Bot Email", "Lab Bot Hackers", or "Lab Bot Hack" message below is a fake extortion or Bitcoin scam being sent by cybercriminals or scammers, therefore, recipients are asked NOT to follow the instructions in it. The scam is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to frighten and trick their potential victims i...

Jaden Smith is Not Dead - The Son of Jada Pinkett and Will Smith Did Not Commit Suicide

Jaden Smith, actor and son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, is not dead. The fake Facebook post below, disguised as a CNN, ABC News or BBC News update, claiming the 18-year-old American actor committed suicide after his girlfriend cheated on him with a photographer, is another reason why online users should always go to popular and reputable news we...

1smc.info We Found a Package from May Owed to You Scam

Fake "We Found a Package from May Owed to You" or "We Came Across a Package Owed to You" text messages like the one below are scams and spams being sent by online spammers and scammers. Therefore, recipients are asked not to click the link in the fake text messages, they should just delete them....

servicecentervip.com is Associated with Untrustworthy Online Stores

The website servicecentervip.com is associated with hundreds of untrustworthy online stores. Online users are advised to stay away from untrustworthy online stores associated with servicecentervip.com, or else they run the risk of their credit card information getting stolen and used fraudulently. They also run the risk of receiving counterfeit or ...

"Your Apple ID was used Sign into FaceTime and iMessage" Phishing Scams

Apple users who have received email messages like the one below, which claim that their Apple ID was used to sign into to FaceTime and iMessage, is a phishing scam. The phishing email message is being sent by cyber criminals to trick Apple users into clicking on the link in it. The link in the email message goes to a fake Apple website that will as...

Financial Assistance Department Scam Email - 833-890-2982

If you receive Financial Assistance Department emails like the one below asking you to call 833.890.2982, 833.877.3144, 833.877.2938, 833.877.3009, 833.877.1796, 833.877.1903, 833.877.1958, 833-877-1702, 833-616-0563, 833-286-8702, 833-714-6238, 833-528-2121, 833.652.2377, 855-536-2749, 855-816-4103, 855.931.6463, 833-674-2425, 85‎5-7‎8‎3-765‎8, 8‎...

Is Wanderprints a Scam? See the Review of the Online Shop

Wanderprints located at www.wanderprints.com is an untrustworthy online store selling hoodies, leggings, sweatshirts, other apparel, and products. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods, different items from they have ordered, or nothing at all from the same store. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy ...

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 ...

126.com Spam and Malicious Emails from the Chinese Provider

If you have received emails from 126.com or 163.com requesting money, personal or financial information, please delete them because they are fakes. Also, if you have received emails from the same website appearing as if they came from your bank, a lottery company, or other legitimate organizations, do not follow the instructions in them because the...