This Month's Most Popular - Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Scams - Frauds

Missed or One-Ring Scam Calls From 48-614-2366 Poznan, Poland Area Code

Thousands of people around the world, especially in Jamaica, are receiving Missed or One-ring scam calls from telephone numbers starting with "+48-614-2366" from a Poznan, Greater Poland, Poland area code. Missed or One-Ring Scam, also called the "Wangiri Scam," is a fake phone call used to trick the recipients into calling back...

"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 myfeed.td.com a Scam? TD Bank SMS Text Message

From time to time TD Bank will send you SMS communications regarding your TD Bank relationship. When you open an account and provide us a mobile number, you'll receive an initial welcome text with a link to your personal messaging feed. With this SMS text service, you'll have direct access to important communications faster....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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&...

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...

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...

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 ...

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....

Lou Hulk Ferrigno Dead - Killed in Auto Accident - Internet Hoax

The hoax below, which claims that Lou Ferrigno, an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder, died in a car accident, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Lou Ferrigno, best known for portraying the Incredible Hulk, is NOT DEAD, and was ...

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 ...

Spell Caster Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

Online users, if you see messages like the one below, which claim that Dr Iyaryi, a spell caster, or others like him, can help you win the lottery, get pregnant, fix your relationship problems, cure your diseases and do a lot of other things to help make your life better, please note that it is a scam. The scam is another attempt by scammers to tri...

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 ...

Top Alternatives to Fancy Hands for Virtual Assistant Services in 2025

Virtual assistant (VA) services have now become an important aspect for the operational success of companies globally. From scheduling and customer service to inbox management and research, a skilled virtual assistant saves teams significant hours and helps them stay focused on high-impact tasks....

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

Comcast Xfinity Scam Calls - Beware

There's a new Comcast Xfinity scam in town, folks. And this one is pretty good, so beware. I got a call from a phone number (223 area code) and it sounded like Xfinity's hold music and outgoing welcome message ("press 1 for Customer Service, press 2 for...and so on) was the same as Comcast/Xfinity's. When I finally spoke to someone...

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...

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...

Microsoft Text Scam and Verification Code

If you received a text message about your Microsoft account being terminated and ask you to respond with a verification code, do not do it. This is because this a scam being used to trick potential victims into sending their Microsoft verification codes to scammers. The scammers will then use the codes to gain access to their potential victims'...

Capital Refund Credit Scam Text and Call - 855-600-2227

I keep receiving a text message regarding capital refund credits for my business, "up to $24,000, and that's per employee." I don't even have a business, let alone employees. This has to be a scam. I also received a call from 1-223-977-8342 that asked me to call the telephone number 855-600-2227. There was also a message that if ...

Peach Pass Scam Text Ticket Toll Message

If you receive a text message claiming you have a Peach Pass toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. Peach Pass does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls....

How To Make Your Company's Communication Systems Cyber Threat-Proof

Communication is the backbone of every successful business. But as reliance on digital tools grows, so does the risk of cyber threats. From phishing attacks to ransomware and data breaches, the threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Protecting your company's communication systems is no longer optional—it is essential. Here's how t...

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?...

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....

Hoch Attorney Scam - Inheritance and 419 Scammers

The fake Hoch Attorney LLC law firm website, hochllp.com, is a fake. The people operating the website are not real lawyers, they are 419 advance scammers impersonating lawyers, solicitors, or barristers. In most cases, the fake website is copied or cloned from actual lawyer’s websites....

Modern Money Management: How Technology Makes It Effortless

Managing money no longer means flipping through stacks of paper bills or manually logging every transaction into a spreadsheet. The days of juggling receipts, spreadsheets, and outdated bank statements are behind us. Today, managing your finances can be as seamless as checking your phone. Technology has transformed the way we earn, spend, save, and...

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...

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 ...

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 Unlockmaker a Scam? Review of Free Online Unlocker App

Unlockmaker located at unlockmaker.com is a scam. They take all your info (name, address, card#, CVV, expiration date) and then either give you a code that you can do NOTHING with. Or, after entering your credit card info, it says oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. There are other ways to unlock your iPhones! Don't waste your t...

myfeed.td.com Scam Email or Text

If you received an email or text from "myfeed.td.com" asking for personal or banking information, it's likely a scam, as TD Bank will never ask for such information via email or text. They will never ask you to reply to an email with account numbers, passwords, PINs, or other personal information. If you receive an email that looks li...

Proactive Cybersecurity with Snap-Defense: Pegasus Technologies’ Answer to Modern Threats

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting business data has never been more urgent. From ransomware to insider threats, the modern business faces a wide array of cybersecurity challenges that demand more than just off-the-shelf antivirus software. That’s where Pegasus Technologies steps in with Snap-Defense, a proactive, intelligent...

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 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 ...

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...

Officer Schultz Scam Call - Press One for Concerned Department

Scammers are calling potential victims claiming to be Officer Sarah Schultz from a so-called legal department. The scammers claim their potential victims need to discuss their case and take action. Potential victims are then asked to press one in order to connect to a federal agent....

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...

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....

Apple Support Number 833-869-7720 Scam Text

If you have received the Apple Pay scam text message below asking you to call the fake Apple support phone number 833-869-7720, please do not. The scam text aims to frighten and trick potential victims into calling scammers by falsely claiming a transaction of a certain amount was detected at the Apple Store. The telephone number 8338697720 is not ...

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...

Understanding Multisig Security and How to Respond to Security Incidents

Implement a tiered authorization mechanism requiring multiple signatures for transactions to bolster asset protection. This method mitigates risks associated with single-point failures and unauthorized access, significantly increasing the hurdles for potential intruders....

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 ...

Fake Bank of America SMS Text and Email Messages

If you are a Bank of America or BoA customers and you have received SMS text or email messages like the ones below, which appear as if they were sent by the Bank of America, asking you to call a particular phone number, visit a website, or respond to them, please do not. This is because the messages are phishing scams being sent by scammers or cybe...

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 Amazon Mystery Box a Scam or Legit Liquidation Pallets

There are thousands of fake Amazon Mystery Box websites out there. Sometimes, they are advertised as Pallet sales. Some of these Amazon Mystery Box or liquidation pallets websites use Facebook posts to promote their scams. The posts claim Amazon warehouses are giving away mystery boxes or pallets of return packages for $1 each. The scammers claim ...

"Sonangol – Sociedade Nacional de Combustiveis de Angola" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

The fake "Sonangol – Sociedade Nacional de Combustiveis de Angola" 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. An advance-fee scam is a for...

Do Not Call 866-418-8151 - it is Being Used by Scammers

I just got a call from 866-418-8151. 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...

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....

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...

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 Xemsy Handheld Console a Scam or is it Legit Online Store? Review of xemsy.co

Xemsy located at xemsy.co, which claims to sell handheld video game console, is a fake online 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 cancell...

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...

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....

Geek Squad Renewal Scam - Auto Subscription Emails

The "Geek Squad Renewal" email below is a scam. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling the fake Geek Squad helpline number (888) 880-5019. Therefore, recipients are asked not to call the fake telephone number. The legit Geek Squad telephone number is 1-888-880-5019....

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 ...