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Buffalo Trace Advent Calendar Scam

Buffalo Trace Distillery is warning fans of the "Buffalo Trace 250th Anniversary Advent Calendar" scam, which is circulating on social media and the internet. Many fans see ads on social media promising them Buffalo Trace Distillery whiskeys at low prices, but are disappointed when nothing arrives, or the bottles are empty and not legitim...

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...

TV Licence Refund Scam Email

Recipients of fake "TV Licensing Refund Confirmation" emails like the one below are asked not to click on the link in them. This is because the emails are fakes being sent by cybercriminals who attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting phishing websites that steal credit card information....

Is 20 Ribeyes For $40 a Scam Advertisement?

Can anyone tell me if the '20 Ribeyes For $40' advertisement below is a scam or not? Has anyone visited the location and made a purchase? I would like to take advantage of that offer but would love to know before I drive all that way....

"Account Compromised - Password Change Required" Sextortion Scam

Recipients of the "Account Compromised - Password Change Required" sextortion email below, which claims they have visited adult websites 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 being sent by cyber criminals who are a...

What is a Cyber Threat and who are Cybercriminals?

Cyber Threat is the possibility of a malicious attempt to damage or disrupt a computer network or system like the internet. Cyber threat has become a major cause for concerns, because we are now so dependent on the internet to do so many important things daily, like banking, paying bills, communicating with friends and family, shopping, applying fo...

Fraudulent PineCone Research Email Message December 8, 2013

Today, December 8, 2013, the fraudulent PineCone Research survey email message below popped up. You should never respond to the email message with your personal information or follow the instructions in it. Every day, thousands of these email messages are sent out by scammers to trick their potential victims into stealing their personal information...

Fake Casino Website www.IrubyPalaceGoldCasino.com

The website hxxp://www.Iruby PalaceGoldCasino.com is a fake casino website. Do not register with this website or follow any instructions on it. This fake casino website goes by the name "Ruby Palace", will ask you to download malicious software, which they claim is their casino software....

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 ...

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....

"2017 Google Anniversary Winning Notification" Lottery Scams

The "2017 Google Anniversary Winning Notification" email message below is a scam. The fake email message was created by lottery scammers to trick the recipients into sending their personal information and money, by claiming that they are winners of the 2017 Google Anniversary promotion or sweepstakes. There is no Google lottery or sweepst...

Fake United States Army Website - www.usmilitarybenifit.org

The website "www.usmilitarybenifit.org" is a fake United States Army website designed to steal soldiers' Army Knowledge Online, or AKO, email accounts and passwords. The website is part of a phishing scam, impersonating the Army's legitimate website "myarmybenefits.us.army.mil". Military websites have ".mil" at...

Is Canawan a Scam or Untrustworthy Online Store?

Canawan located at www.canawan.com sold me a car seat cover and while I was lucky to get my product, not only were they the wrong color, the passenger seat cover doesn't even fit. They keep sending me messages about fixing the problem while sending me promotional emails. Every new email has a different physical address. The last one was an apa...

Beware of "www.ubestboots.com" - it is a Fraudulent UGG Boots Australian Online Store

The website "www.ubestboots.com" is another fraudulent UGG boots Australian online store or website, which online users are advised to stay away from. Persons who shop on the untrustworthy website run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cyber-criminals and used fraudulently. T...

Malicious Website www.powerslimstores .ru and E-mail Message "Power Slim"

I received this e-mail lastnight with the subject "Some thing NEW for you! The GREAT NEWS from slim body owners!". The e-mail has the link www.powerslimstores .ru, which is a malicious website promoting the product "Power Slim". This product is an alleged weight-loss product used by scammers to steal your credit card and perso...

"Wells Fargo Bank Online Banking Update" Phishing Emails

Wells Fargo Bank customers who have received email messages like the one below, claiming that their Wells Fargo online accounts will be shut down due to security updates, and are instructed to click on a link to validate their accounts, are asked to delete the email messages, and not to follow the instructions in them. This is because the email mes...

"Yahoo Account Closing Notice" Fake Emails Sent by Cybercriminals

Yahoo users, be aware of fake "Account Closing Notice" email messages like the one below, which claim that your accounts have been marked for immediate shut down due to non-verification. The fake email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal Yahoo usernames and passwords, by tricking Yahoo users into visiting a p...

"Luxury Rv Valentine’s Day Gift Giveaway" Facebook Scams

The Facebook post below, which the owners claim they are giving away 20 luxury Recreational Vehicles(Rv) on Valentine's Day, is one of the many Facebook phishing scams created by cybercriminals, to trick Facebook users into liking, sharing and commenting on them, by claiming that they have a chance to win one of the so-called Rvs that are being...

424 Area Code Scam Calls and Text Messages

For the past few months, I have received a lot of scam calls and text messages from area code 424 telephone numbers. Most of the scam calls were technical support scams. The scammers' aims are to trick me into visiting a phishing website that steals account credentials and other sensitive information....

Cybersecurity- The Hot Topic For Students Awareness

Today, internet has become a necessity for us. With technological advancement, the internet is being used not only to gather information, but also to advertise, buy and sell products and services in numerous different forms. Not only that, people also use it to communicate with others as well as perform online financial transactions. This has incre...

Actress Betty White, 92, Dyes Peacefully In Her Los Angeles Home

The article: "Actress Betty White, 92, Dyes Peacefully In Her Los Angeles Home," published on fake or news satire website www.empirenews.net, has tricked a lot of people into believing that actress Betty White has died at the age of 92. The article writer uses the word "Dyes" deliberately in the title or headline, which many peo...

www.chinaregistry.org.cn - it is a Fake CN and ASIA Domain Name Registration Website

Website name owners, be aware of fraudulent Chinese domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.chinaregistry.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 n...

The "PayPal Your Account Access is Locked" Phishing Scam

PayPal users, if you have received the "PayPal Your Account Access is Locked" email message below, which claims that your PayPal account has been suspended, limited, or access to your PayPal account has been limited, please note that it is a phishing scam. The fake and fraudulent email message was created and sent by cybercriminals to tri...

Phishing Facebook Website and Malicious Application - FBStalker26.com

FBStalker26 is another malicious Facebook application. There are hundreds of these malicious applications that claim that they can show you who has been viewing your Facebook profile. The malicious application FBStalker26, along with a phishing website, were designed to steal your Facebook user name and password....

"Microsoft Sign-in Alert" Phishing Scams

Microsoft account users who have received Microsoft Sign-in Alert emails like the one below, which claim their accounts will be placed on hold or closed, are asked to delete them. This is because the emails are fakes being sent by cybercriminals to frighten and trick the recipients into clicking on the link within it. The link goes to a phishing we...

The "See Who Unfriended You" / Alert App at YouGotUnFriended.com Contains Adware

The website "www.YouGotUnFriended.com," which is owned by Fun Technology, has a software called "See Who Unfriended You" or "Unfriend Alert App" that contains adware. The application or software which claims it can tell you who have unfriended you on Facebook, will display annoying pop up ads, pop under ads, or other t...

Safety Tips & Best Practices for Staying Safe While Using ChatGPT

The remarkable rise of ChatGPT substantiates its usefulness in assisting with various tasks (e.g., composing emails, solving math problems, and offering cooking help) and reveals an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Customers can begin using ChatGPT by creating a free OpenAI account. The chatbot can do just about anything you ask it. Whether you’re ...

4 Simple Rules to Protect Your Media Files From Intruders

Media files can refer to various items on your device, such as your pictures, videos, audio, music, and documents. Often, we store personal things, such as financial documents that have our credit card numbers or other documents that may show our social security. Some of the consequences that can result include your money being stolen and your cred...

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...

"Nido Premium Energy Drink" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

The "Nido Premium Energy Drink" 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...

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...

"Metro Bank Alert Verification" Phishing Scams

Metro Bank's customers who have received email alerts like the one below are asked not to follow the instructions in them. This is because the link in the email alerts will only take the recipients who have clicked on it, to a phishing website, looking like Metro Bank’s website, where they will be asked to sign-in with their account credentials...

Is nruaio.rocks an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, nruaio.rocks, is an untrustworthy online store. 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 bank or financial institutio...

Daily Cash Glitch Software Application Get Rich Quick Scams

The "Daily Cash Glitch" software application that is being advertised on the internet is a scam. Scammers have created several websites with different names, to trick persons into buying this fake software application that they claim will help them make a large sum of money within a short space of time. But, do not be fooled by this get-r...

Equifax Data Breach Settlement Scam - Beware of Scammers

Online scammers have already started putting up fake websites meant to look like the official Equifax settlement claims website. But, never pay to file a claim for these benefits. And, anyone who calls and tries to get you to file a claim is almost certainly a scammer....

Calls from 918-984-4114, 405-421-0399, 205-377-4785, and 312-477-0577

Scammers are calling their potential victims or sending text messages to them from the following telephone numbers: 9189844114, 4054210399, 2053774785 and 3124770577. Therefore, recipients of calls or SMS text messages from the same telephone numbers requesting personal information, financial information, or requesting that the recipients send mone...

Video Scam - "OMG! Solange Knowles & Jay Z Tape Leaked After Marrying Gerard Ferguson"

The Facebook post and website below: 'OMG! Solange Knowles & Jay Z tape Leaked After marrying Gerard Ferguson,' are a scam created to trick Facebook users into completing surveys, "liking" or sharing the fake Facebook website: "www.brittanymaynard.com". This scam lures online users to the fake website by promising to...

Facebook "Share Now" and "Pick Me" Gift Cards and Cash Scam

Scammers on Facebook are creating posts asking Facebook users to type "Share Now" or "Pick Me" in order to receive cash and gift cards. The posts are being used to trick Facebook users into commenting on them or sharing them in order to make them popular and gather up potential victims. Once they have enough Facebook users, they...

Spammers and Scammers Tricking Facebook Users into Commenting On and Liking Fake Posts

Spammers, scammers and even pranksters are tricking people on Facebook into commenting on, sharing and liking fake posts, by claiming that if they do so, something spectacular or magical will happen. But, this is all a lie and this type of trick is called like-farming.commenting on or liking a Facebook post will never make anything happen. Prankste...

Website softigloo.com has a Fake VLC Media Player

The website softigloo.com has a fake VLC media player and video converter software for download. I do not recommend downloading any software from this website because the fake software it has contain ad-wares, browser hijackers and other software that may take control of your web browser. This website's fake software are currently advertising o...

Is Bank of America Advisory Panel a Scam?

The Bank of America Advisory Panel does not seem to be a scam (see the email below). According to information on Bank of America's legit Facebook page, their marketing Research team collects feedback through the Advisory Panel that they send via emails inviting customers to participate....

Consultant.com Associated with Online Scams

Consultant.com appears to be used by online scammers. I have seen a lot of email scams like the one below, which ask recipients to contact someone at consultant.com in order to receive a so-called donation or lottery prize. Therefore, anyone who receives emails like the one below, are asked not to follow the instructions in them....

Facebook Your Account is Currently Being Reviewed and Suspension Scam

The "Your Account is Currently Being Reviewed and Suspension" email is a scam and was not sent by Meta/Facebook. The fake email is being sent by scammers attempting to trick their potential victims into clicking the link below. The link goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials and personal information....

Review of Greatdealdrops Online Store

See the reviews of Greatdealdrops located at www.greatdealdrops.com below or help us review the online store. Your review will help others when you share your experiences with them because sharing experiences builds trust and transparency. And, we believe that people's voices should be heard, which is why we have created this online review comm...

Hotkid Reviews - is the Store a Scam?

Hotkid located at mall.hotkid.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....

The "Confirm its You to Access your eBay Account" Phishing Scam

eBay customers or online users who have received the "Confirm it's You to Access your eBay Account" email message below, which claim they need to confirm that they have accessed their accounts, is a phishing scam. The fake emails are being sent by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into clicking on the "Dispute Payment&quo...

Is Pass-Travel-USA a Scam Passport Service Website?

Pass Travel USA at www.pass-travel-usa.com charges $130 for a passport renewal service you can do for free on the US Department of State's website using the link below. Also, there is no business on the website so we cannot tell where they are located or who is operating the website that collects sensitive information like social security numb...

Is Gedcshop a Scam or Untrustworthy Online Store?

Gedcshop located at gedcshop.com is an untrustworthy online store selling mouth and breathing masks, digital thermometers, and other products. 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 fi...

Toyou Instagram Scam Links

If you have received messages or posts with links that have "toyou" in them like the one below, please do not click the links, just delete the messages or posts. This is because the links are malicious. Clicking them will take you to spam, fake survey, phishing, and malicious websites....

How Remote Workers are Having an Impact on the Cybersecurity Market

Information becomes more valuable as the number of references to said data increases. As more and more businesses move at least some of their employees over to a remote workspace, the amount of data created and referenced on a daily basis has grown faster than ever before. Considering that every piece of information generated in this way is of vita...

MovieLoving is a Fraudulent Content Streaming Website

MovieLoving or Movie Loving located at www.movieloving.com is a fraudulent content streaming website. The website, which claims it lets you use your phone, tablet or PC to watch incredible movies from all over the world, is similar to other fraudulent online movie streaming websites. Online users who have used their credit cards on the fraudulent w...

"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 gosq.com a Scam? Saw a Charge on my Bank Statement

If you see gosq.com on your statement, this represents a purchase made with a Square seller. Square or Square, Inc. is a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco, California. The company markets several software and hardware payments products and has expanded into small business services....

"Facebook Account Limitation" Phishing Scam

Facebook users who have received the email message below with the subject: "Facebook Account Limitation," should delete it. This is because the email message, which claims that the recipients' Facebook account details are not up to date, and this will cause their activities to be limited and their account temporarily suspended, is a p...

Invoice Generator & Receipt Maker: Simplify Your Business Finances with Zintego

Running a business involves numerous tasks, and managing invoices and receipts is a crucial aspect of maintaining financial records. To streamline this process, Zintego offers an innovative solution with its Invoice Generator and Receipt Maker app. With its user-friendly interface and customizable templates, Zintego empowers businesses to create pr...

Is macystar.com an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, macystar.com, appears to be an untrustworthy Chinese online store. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit or knockoff products, or nothing all from this suspicious online store selling coats, bags, shoes and other clothing items at ridiculously low prices....

Shoppers Drug Mart Email Scam

Please be advised that some of Shoppers Drug Mart members are receiving fraudulent ‘phishing’ texts and emails from Shoppers Drug Mart and PC Optimum about COVID-19. These are not legitimate and is a common text scam. If you've received one of these messages - Do not click any of the links or reply with any personal information. Immediately del...

"Bank of America Activity Alert" Phishing Scams

The email message activity alert below, which appears as if it came from Bank of America (BOA) is a phishing scam that is being sent to potential victims by cyber criminals. The phishing email has been created by cyber criminals to steal Bank of America customers' username, password, personal and financial information. This is done by attemptin...

Social Security Scam Calls: How to Report Them

Scammers are calling potential victims claiming their Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended because of suspicious activity, or because it’s been involved in some crime. Sometimes, the scammer wants you to confirm your SSN to reactivate it. Sometimes, he’ll say your bank account is about to be seized – but he’ll tell you what to do to keep...

Is Wokvalue a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of wokvalue.com

Wokvalue located at wokvalue.com is a fake and scam 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 cancelled and money refunded....

Ringing in the Changes Scam - Confusing Cashiers

The "Ringing In The Changes" scam involves a "customer" asking to exchange a quantity of money, usually a large sum, for smaller change and then using well-rehearsed scripts and sleight of hand causing confusion to the cashiers, resulting in them handing over more money than the original amount tendered. Therefore, cashiers are ...

"MailBox Re-Validate E-mail Support Service" Phishing Scam

Online users, do not follow instructions in emails like the one below that ask you to click on a link to revalidate your accounts. This is because the emails are being sent by cybercriminals. Remember, always go directly to your email account's website and sign-in. And, once you have signed in, you will be notified of updates and changes that y...

formoneyonly.com - it is a Fake Work-From-Home Website

The website formoneyonly.com, which the owner claims is a leading Cost Per Referral (CPR) / Cost Per Social Action advertisement company, is actually a fake work-from-home website. The fake website claims members can get paid for referral link and small tasks on Facebook and other social media websites, but members will not get paid for the work th...

the "National Lottery, FIFA, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and Russian 2018" Scam

Online users, the so-called "United Kingdom National Lottery in association with Federation Internationale de Football Association(FIFA), Microsoft and Coca-Cola" is a lottery scam. Therefore, recipients of the same email message, which claim they are winners in the 2017 annual draw of the International Promotions Programme of the UK Nati...