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

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...

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 ...

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....

Microsoft Account Security Code Request Email

This morning I received the e-mail message below from "Microsoft account team (account-security-noreply @microsoft.com)" stating that I have verified my Microsoft account by requesting my security code. I did not request such code. The e-mail message also states that, if I didn't request this code I should change my password at https:...

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 ...

Strengthen Your Business with a Cyber Security Audit from Pegasus Technologies

In today’s digital economy, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, communicate with clients, and store sensitive data. With that reliance comes risk—and the stakes are higher than ever. A single cyberattack can disrupt operations, damage customer trust, and lead to costly financial losses....

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....

Technical Support Scam Telephone Numbers - 1-May-2018

Microsoft and other legitimate tech companies do not send unsolicited email messages, make unsolicited phone calls to request for personal or financial information, or fix your computer. These tech companies will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication we have with you must be initiated b...

Is 877.285.1205 a Legit ATT Telephone Number?

Over the past few weeks, I have received emails from an att-mail.com email address like the one below claiming I should call 877-285-1205. I want to know if the telephone number is owned by AT&T....

PayPal You Sent a Payment to Coinbase Inc Scam

The fake PayPal order confirmation email below, which claims the recipients have sent a payment to Coinbase Inc, and have the option of cancelling it, is a phishing scam. The fake email is being sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into contacting them via the fake PayPal technical support telephone number 1 888-288-5211....

Fake "Morrison Law Group" Legal Notice and Arrest Warrant Emails

The fake "Morrison Law Group" email below 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 Morrison Law Group on behalf of Cash Advance USA, should delete it and not follow the instructions in it....

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 ...

Is Villescaz Baker a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of villescazbaker.com

Villescazbaker or Villescaz Baker located at villescazbaker.com is a fake online store claiming to sell t-shirts. 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 transac...

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...

Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

I got a Moonton email from donotreply@register-sc.moonton.com claiming someone tried to change my account settings and sent a verification code. The thing is, I do not have an account with any Moonton game. Is this some type of phishing Moonton scam or what?...

Scam Likely Message on my Phone CallerID

Some cellular carriers are warning their customers by displaying the message "Scam Likely." The message is used to protect against robocalls, tech support scams, IRS impersonation scams, and any kind of phone call that attempts to defraud the cellular carriers' customers. Whenever someone calls you, your cellular carrier checks that n...

Fake "Gibson Law Firm" Arrest Warrant being Sent by Scammers

The fake "Gibson Law Firm" email below is a scam. 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....

How Credit Card Validation Tools Help Prevent Payment Fraud at Checkout

Online transactions are more convenient than ever, but they also come with significant security challenges. One of the most pressing issues for e-commerce businesses and consumers alike is payment fraud. Criminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities, often using stolen credit card data to make unauthorized purchases. Th...

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 attwrls.com a Scam or Legit Website?

I keep receiving text messages like the one below with a link to attwrls.com. But, the website has no homepage, it is blank. Whois results for attwrls.com do not tell who the domain owner is because the contact details are private. If anyone knows anything about attwrls.com, please share in a comment below....

Sextortion Email 2021 Scams: Beware

This is the time of the year when cybercriminals start sending out Sextortion emails. Therefore, recipients of sextortion emails like the one below, which claims they have viewed child porn and threatens to expose them if they do not send money or Bitcoins, are asked to delete them and should not send any money or Bitcoin. This is because the email...

Is Curtoro a Scam? The Online Store Reviews

Curtoro located at curtoro.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell swimwears. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped at the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions canc...

Is Lokomall a Scam Online Store? Review of lokomall.com

Lokomall located at lokomall.com is a fake online store claiming to sell women's apparel. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have already shopped at the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transact...

5 Common Signs of a DDoS Attack

On December 11, 2023, Newsquest suffered an attack that affected several local news websites.. Newsquest is the second-largest media group in the UK. The attack started on Monday and continued until Thursday. Because of this incident, journalists using the sites under the Newsquest group couldn’t upload or share their news for several days....

Is Suewat com a Scam Store? Suewat Review

Suewat located at suewat.com is a fake and fraudulent Bed Bath & Beyond 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....

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...

"Spin the Lucky Wheel" Facebook Like-Farming Scam

The "Spin the Lucky Wheel" promotion or contest located at website: "www.promosnoffers.com," which claims that Facebook is celebrating its birthday and members can spin the wheel to win prizes, is a Facebook Like-Farming or Like-Harvesting scam. The scam gathers together potential victims by tricking them into sharing or liking ...

"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...

Is legobuys.com an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, legobuys.com, is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell Logo toys. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy website 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 asked to contact their b...

Blessing Loom Ponzi Scam: Beware

Try not to fall for the Blessing Loom Ponzi scam that requires you to "invest" $100 and recruit other people in order to get the $800. This scam is an old pyramid scheme that started a few years ago, has been resurrected and is now preying on people in these hard economic times. Don’t take the bait! The vast majority won’t make money and...

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'...

Is Bosch Buy a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of bosch-buy.com

Bosch Buy located at bosch-buy.com is a fake and scam online store claiming to sell power tools, tops, t-shirts, dresses, and pants. 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...

Kitchenen Mart at kitchenenmart.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store

The website www.kitchenenmart.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. Therefore, we do not recommend pur...

US Postal Text Scam Linked to US9524901144737

The US Postal text scam below, which is linked to US9524901144737, a fake tracking number, is being used by scammers to defraud potential victims by asking them to click the link in it that goes to a phony website that will ask visitors to submit their personal and financial information in order to make payment. If the requested information is subm...

Is lvsales.love is a Fake and Fraudulent Online Store?

The website, www.lvsales.love, is a fake Louis Vuitton outlet or online store. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent website because those who shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cyber-criminals and used fraudulently. They also run the risk of re...

Is the noreply@mc.siriusxm.com Email a Scam?

The SiriusXM "New Password Confirmation" email below from noreply@mc.siriusxm.com is not a scam. SiriusXM said some customers may have received the email stating their email, username, password and/or phone has been updated. This was sent by SiriusXM in error. Your credentials have not been reset and you can log in using your existing cre...

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...

"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....

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...

Bit Swag at bit-swag.com a Scam Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

Bit Swag located at www.bit-swag.com is another fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange platform operated by scammers. The newly created website looks similar to a few cryptocurrency platforms that have been taken down. The scammers created a new website using the same website theme with a different name as soon as their current website is taken down. T...

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 ...

USAGC.org - it is a Fake Green Card Lottery Service Provider

I was tricked by USAGC.org (USAGC Organization), a so-called Green Card Lottery Service Provider website, into two purchases for a total amount of $1,116. I decided to do follow up research and realized that USAGC is a scam company. My next steps were blocking my credit card, requesting a charge back in by bank and at the same time contacting USAGC...

You’ve Been Chosen for Inclusion with Who’s Who Scam

Scammers and spammers are now sending fake and phishing "You’ve Been Chosen for Inclusion with Who’s Who" email messages like the one below, which claim 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 sending...

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...

13304268603 Scam Calls or Text Messages - 1-330-426-8603

It appears scammers are contacting potential victims from 13304268603 or asking them to call the same telephone number. Therefore, the public should be aware of calls or text messages regarding 13304268603. When I get more information about 13304268603, I will update this alert. If you have any information, please share it in a comment below....

Bait and Switch Scam - What is it and How to Protect Yourself

Bait and switch is fraudulent advertising used by retailers to lure potential customers into their place of business, by misleading the customer with an offer (the bait) in order to induce him/her to purchase another product (the switch) that usually cost more....