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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...

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...

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...

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 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....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

08001217365 Scam Calls - 0800-121-7365

I keep getting scam calls asking me to call 08001217365, where the callers claim to be Yorkshire Bank, VMoney and Barclays. They may claim to be from other companies. When I got the call that purported to be from Virgin, I called the number on the back of my Virgin card and they confirmed that this is not their number and that it was a scam. So, I ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Is Sualih Store a Scam? See the Review of the Online Shop

Sualih Store located at sualih.store is an untrustworthy 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 refund...

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...

Blue Whatsapp Scam - New Version Available Malicious App

Cybercriminals are attempting to trick WhatsApp users into installing a malicious app disguised as Blue WhatsApp. The cybercriminals send a message (see below) to potential victims claiming a new version of WhatsApp is available and ask them to click on the link in the same message. The link goes to a malicious website called "whatsapp .top&qu...

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....

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...

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? See Customer Review

I signed up for Homeaglow's initial fee of $19. This was billed along with $49 for their monthly membership fee. When I got my next monthly credit card statement there was another $49 fee, which I disputed. Whenever I called their number I got a recording and a few days later received an e-mail. This has happened more than once and they will no...

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...

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....

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 Milepick a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Milepick located at www.milepick.top 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....

Driver Help Text Scam and Fraudulent Message Confirmation

The fake text below, which appears to be from DRIVERS HELP, asking recipients to confirm my update or recent renewal of their driver's licence, is a scam. After receiving the text, I checked with the DVLA and found the text is a scam. The DriverHelp scam text contains a link to a phishing website that steals personal information such as full na...

Hongpai Ltd CN Domain Name Registration Scam

Scammers are sending out fake Chinese domain name registration emails like the one below, which claims to be from Hongpai Ltd. The scammers claim an application for the recipients' ".cn" domain name has been made and are giving the recipients a chance to register the top-level domain name because it is important to their business....

"www.actutop.com" - It is a Fake Work-From-Home Website

The website www.actutop.com, which claims it is an agency that provides up-to-date information by major media around the world, is a scam. The fraudulent website which claims members can read the news, access the latest information on their website and win from € 2 to € 10 for each new read, is similar to fifty-news.com and other fake websites crea...

USPS Redelivery Scam Payment Text Message

The USPS Redelivery scam text below is being used by scammers to trick potential victims into visiting fake a USPS website that steals personal and financial information. The scam text claims the recipients package has arrived but cannot be deliver due to incomplete address information, it then asks them to click the link in it in order to pay for ...

Is Pointprogre a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of pointprogre.com

Pointprogre located at pointprogre.com is a fake and scam online apparel 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....

Is blog.yepp.me a Scam? See the Review

I got messaged by someone that wants to post one of my tracks in his/her blog at blog.yepp.me. When I visit the website, it directs me to Fiverr. I replied to the person that messaged me and then he/she never replied to me again. I guess those kinds of people are just using Soundcloud to fish for money....

Facebook Hoax - Graphic App Privacy Setting

If the Facebook post below: "Facebook has changed their privacy settings once more! Due to the new 'graphic app / graph app'", is posted on your Facebook Wall or Timeline, please delete it because it is a hoax. The post is misleading and if you follow the instructions in it, you may prevent your friends from seeing what you have p...

Top 25 Must-Know Insights About Penetration Test (Pentest) You Can't Ignore

A penetration test, commonly known as a pentest, is a deliberate and controlled simulation of a cyberattack on an organization’s IT infrastructure. Unlike traditional security assessments that rely on theoretical analysis, penetration testing mimics the actual tactics, techniques, and procedures used by malicious actors. The goal is to uncover vuln...

Polovien is a Fake Ralph Lauren Online Store

The fake Ralph Lauren website, Polovien, located at www.polovien.com is a fraudulent online store. 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 cybercriminals and used fraudulently....

chinaregistrar.org.cn - CN Domain Name Registration Scam

Website name owners, be aware of fraudulent Chinese domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.chinaregistrar.org.cn". The fraudulent email messages should not be responded to, especially with personal or financial information. And, the instructions in the same fraudulent email messages should ...

"SunTrust Online Banking System Update" Phishing Scam

SunTrust Bank customers are asked to be aware of the fake "System Update" phishing email messages like the one below. The phishing email messages claim that the recipients need to update their accounts to enjoy all the benefits of the new version. The phishing email messages then claim that the recipients need to click on a link in order ...

Is Grace Class Action Echeck a Scam? Apple FaceTime Lawsuit

The Grace Class Action Echeck is not a scam. If you own or owned a non-jailbroken Apple iPhone 4 or Apple iPhone 4S device that, on April 16, 2014, had an iOS 6 or earlier operating system, and if you were in California on that date, you could get a payment from a class action settlement. A settlement has been reached with Apple Inc. in a class-act...

Facebook Profile Samsung Promo Lottery Scam

There is no "Facebook Profile Samsung Promo" lottery like the one below, therefore, recipients of the same fake lottery or scam are asked not to follow the instructions in them. They should delete them instead. The fake message is being sent by lottery scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money, b...

Is Lulububbles a Scam? Review of lulububbles.com Online Store?

Lulububbles located at lulububbles.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell baby, toddler, and female apparel. 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...

Is Fortbang a Scam? Review of the Free Fortnite Skins Website

If you have used the Free Fortnite Skins website, fortbang.com, which claims to offer free skins for life, it is possible that your information may have been sent to cybercriminals. It seems the operators of fortbang.com are trying to swindle sensitive and personal information from unsuspecting consumers via surveys. The website claims the skins ar...

Argos Dyson Hairdryer Scam on Facebook - Supersonic for £1.78

The Argos Dyson Hairdryer scam on Facebook below, which claims Argo has broken its contract with Dyson and is selling Dyson Supersonic hair dryer for a ridiculously low price of £1.78, has been posted by scammers. The scammers are attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting a phishing website that steals personal and financial in...

860-362-4650 PayPal Customer Service Number Doge Scam - 8603624650

Scammers are sending the PayPal Customer Service Number Doge scam below to potential victims. The aim of the scam is to frighten and trick potential victims into calling 860-362-4650 thinking it is a PayPal customer service number. But, the fake customer support telephone number is being used by scammers and is not associated with PayPal...

Mountain Dew Decal Scam - Auto Wrapping Advertising

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

Is "Bargain City Store" a Trustworthy Online Shop?

"Bargain City Store," the online shop located at bargaincitystore.com appears to be untrustworthy because their "McAfee Secure" Trustmark or security seal on their checkout page is a fake. bargaincitystore.com is not McAfee SECURE certified site. Store owners show visitors their stores are secured by displaying the McAfee SECURE...

Is For My Doggy a Scam? Review of formydoggy.com Online Store

For My Doggy located at formydoggy.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell dog harnesses, shoes, leashes, jackets, backpacks, chewable, pest repellers and other products. 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 stor...

"Your Yahoo E-Mail Will Expire Soon" Phishing Scam

Yahoo users who have received "Your Yahoo E-Mail Will Expire Soon" email messages like the one below, which claim that their accounts will have expired and they need to renew, or else their accounts will be closed, should delete the same messages and not follow the instructions in them. This is because the email messages are being sent by...

Is orantmart com a Scam? Orantmart Online Store Review

Orantmart located at orantmart.com is a fake online store claiming to sell porch swings, kitchen and dining products. 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 transa...

Phishing Scam - "Important Actions - Tesco Bank has Temporarily Disabled Your Account"

The email message below: "Important actions in your account," is another attempt by cyber-criminals to trick Tesco Bank customers into sending them their account credentials, personal and banking information, by claiming that their accounts have been disabled due to unusually high levels of activity on your account. And, the recipients ne...

Is Adkmus Club a Scam: Review of the Online Store

Adkmus Club located at www.adkmus.club 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. They...

"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 RavenyX a Scam? Review of the Online Store

RavenyX located at ravenyx.com is an untrustworthy 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 FriendsChecker a Fake Facebook Application?

The website: "www.friendschecker.com," which claims it has a browser extension and an application that can be used to tell who "unfriended" you on Facebook. With so many Facebook applications claiming to offer something that cannot be done on the internet; is this application one of them that will hijack your browser and display...

Tabak V Apple Qualified Settlement Fund for iPhone 7

I just received an email from Tabak vs Apple Qualified Settlement Fund via checkbook.io. Has anyone received the same email and is it legit or a scam?...

Is Tessavo a Scam or Legit Store at tessavo.com?

Tessavo located at tessavo.com is a fake and fraudulent store claiming to have a closing sale. 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...

"Diplomatic Delivery Of Your Consignment" Scam

Beware of the fake "Diplomatic Delivery Of Your Consignment" emails like the one below being sent by online scammers to their potential victims. The scammers' aim is to trick the recipients into believing they are beneficiary to some so-called funds worth millions of dollars. But, in order for the potential victims to receive their so...

Rolex 100th Years Anniversary Scam on Facebook and WhatsApp

The "Rolex 100 Years Anniversary" or "Rolex 100th Anniversary" scam below, which claims social users can receive a free Rolex Submariner watch, is circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp. Rolex was founded in 1905, therefore, it would be 116 years old, not 100 as stated by the scam. If you have received the scam, please do not foll...

9312863067 ATT Unsuccessful Payment Scam

Do not call 931-286-3067. This is because the fake "AT&T Unsuccessful Payment" text message below, which asks recipients to call telephone number 931-286-3067, is a scam. The scam, which claims the recipients' payment was unsuccessful or is on hold, is being sent by scammers who are attempting to steal their potential victims'...

"Mrs Theresa Heidi" Inheritance Donation Scams

Online users who have received email messages like the one below from a so-called Mrs. Theresa Heidi who wants to donate her so-called inheritance to them, should delete the same messages. This is because the messages are phishing scams. Every month, thousands of these email messages are sent out by scammers to trick their potential victims into se...

Kynowave Go Kart Scam Online Stores - kynowave.com

The website, kynowave.com, is one of the many fake online stores claiming to sell cheap Kynowave Go-Karts. The stores attract potential victims by claiming they are selling Go Kart at ridiculously low prices. But, if purchases are made from the fake stores, victims will never the Go Kart they purchased. Therefore, victims are asked to open a disput...

The Law Office Of Simon Goldenberg Arrest Warrant Scam

The so-called "Law Office Of Simon Goldenberg" 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 ...