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"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...

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 ...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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 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 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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

"Appletiser Sa Pty Lottery Draw" Scam

Online users who have received fake email messages like the one below, which claim that they are winners in the Appletiser Sa Pty Lottery Draw are asked to delete the same messages and not follow the instructions in them. This is because the fake email messages are being sent by lottery scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims i...

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...

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....

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...

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 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 ...

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'...

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....

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....

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...

"Princess Ameera Al-Taweel" Charity Scam Being Sent by Scammers

The fake "Princess Ameera Al-Taweel" 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. Princess Ameera Al-Taweel, a Saudi Arabian princess and philanthropist, is not randomly contacting individuals around the ...

The "Colbert Legal Services Arrest Warrant and Lawsuit" Scam Being Sent By Scammers

Online users who have received fake "Colbert Legal Services Warrant and Lawsuit" emails like the one below, which claim that they have been given a chance to settle a Check City 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 ...

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...

Huntington Alert Text Scam - Your Account Has Been Temporarily Locked

The Huntington alert text scam below, which claims the recipients' accounts have been temporarily locked due to suspicious activities, is being sent by online scammers. The aim of the scammers is to trick recipients into clicking the link in it. The link goes to a fake or phishing website that looks similar to Huntington's website. On the f...

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...

"Viber Will Become Chargeable and Will Cost 0.01€ Per Message" Hoax

The message below, which claims that Viber, an application that lets you send free messages as well as make free calls to other Viber users, will start charging a fee for their services, is a hoax or is not true. The hoax claims that if you send the message to 10 of your contacts, Viber will determine that you are an active user and your service 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....

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....

Is Vyjoy a Scam? Review of vyjoy.co.uk Online Store

Vyjoy located at vyjoy.co.uk 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 untrustworthy store are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions cancelled and money refunded....

Poloshop.Space Reviews: is the Online Store a Scam?

Poloshop Space located at www.poloshop.space is a fake online store claiming to sell LifeTime Kayaks and Paddleboards. Online users are advised to stay away from the fake store because those who shop from it run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website 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...

The "Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler" Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler" donation scams. The name of the billionaire businesswoman is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their potential victims were randomly selected to receive donations from the busines...

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 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....

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 ...

Retired and Worker Compensation Board or RWCB Scam

Scammers are cloning Facebook accounts and using the cloned accounts to contact their potential victims, telling them about a Retired and Worker Compensation Board/RWCB program. The scammers trick potential victims into calling them by claiming they are agents working for the federal government, and they currently have a promotional program or gran...

"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...

Gay Media Forums Confirm Your Registration Scams

Cybercriminals are attempting to harvest email addresses of potential victims by tricking online users into responding to fake Gay Media forums email messages like the one below. Therefore, online users who have received the same emails asking them to respond with the word "unsubscribe" are advised not to do so. This is how cybercriminals...

Cybersecurity Tips for Urban Professionals in a Digital-First Era

In fast-paced urban environments, where technology is central to daily life, protecting personal and professional data is essential. The convenience of interconnected devices, cloud-based platforms, and public networks often comes with hidden vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals are increasingly adept at exploiting these weaknesses, putting sensitive in...

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....

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...

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 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...

Jefferson Law Group Scam - Cash Advance Repayment

The fake Jefferson Law Group email below is a scam. The fake email is being sent by scammers pretending to be Jefferson Law Group, attempting to frighten and trick potential victims into sending them money, by threatening legal actions. If you have received the fake email, just delete it, do not respond to it. Do not let the scammers trick you into...