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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 ...

"UEFA EURO2020 Soccer Automobile Advertising" Scam

The "UEFA EURO2020 Soccer Automobile Advertising" auto car wrap below is a scam. The scam claims that vehicle owners with a driver's license can be paid $350 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 ta...

The "Mrs.Jennifer Waldemar Stani" Donation Scam

The "Mrs.Jennifer Waldemar Stani" email below is a donation scam, therefore, recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money for their so-called donation. But, if the victims send thei...

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 ...

Apple Phishing Scam - "[Team Apple] - Re - lmportant"

The email message below with subject: "[Team Apple] : Re : lmportant," is a phishing scam sent by cyber-criminals. Whatever you do, please do not click on the links in the email messages, enter your username, password, personal and financial information on the fake Apple page that you will be taken to....

Julie Leach Grant or Foundation Donation Scams

Recipients of fake text or email messages similar to the ones below, which claim that Julie Leach, a 50-year-old Michigan woman who won $310.5 in the Powerball Jackpot, is donating millions of dollars to randomly selected individuals, is a scam being sent by cyber criminals to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the same text or email...

How a VIN Check Can Help You Avoid Buying a Stolen Vehicle

When it comes to buying a used car, protecting yourself against fraud and ensuring your investment is legitimate is crucial. One significant risk to be aware of is the possibility of purchasing a stolen vehicle. However, with a thorough vehicle check, you can significantly reduce this risk. By exploring the available information and utilizing the r...

Is Spy-station Mystery Box Online Store Scam?

Spy-station located at spy-station.site is another fake Electronics Mystery Box 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 ca...

Facebook Pyramid Scheme 2020

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

"Miss Maria Warlord Ibrahim Coulibaly, Ivory Coast" Money Transfer Scam

The so-called Miss Maria Warlord Ibrahim Coulibaly Ivory Coast in the email below is a scammer attempting to trick potential victims into sending him money, which he claims is to help him to transfer millions of dollars which is late father deposited at a security firm. Remember, once you are asked to send money in order to receive money, a lottery...

Trehhp Site is a Fake Trek Bike Online Store Created by Scammers

"Trehhp Site" at www.trehhp.site is fake and fraudulent Trek Bike website disguised as an online store selling bicycles. Online users are advised to stay away from the fake online store, 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 knock...

Suspicious Website - www.moneyorderweb.com

The website 'www.moneyorderweb.com', which claims it provides bitcoin, e-currency and debit card services, is very suspicious. Currently, I do not recommend doing any business with the website, because you may risk your personal information, financial information and money being stolen. What makes this website suspicious is that it does not...

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....

Givers Forum at www.giversforum.net or www.giversforum.com is a Pyramid or Ponzi Scheme

Givers Forum located at "www.giversforum.net" or "www.giversforum.com," which the owners claim is a community of givers, people who provide each other financial help on the principle of "Give, it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over", is actually a pyramid or Ponzi scheme. ...

Nintendo Switch Console Scam Stores

As people worldwide self-quarantine to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), major retailers are running out of the Nintendo Switch. Due to this shortage, scammers have open fake stores claiming to sell Nintendo Switch Consoles. The scammers lure potential victims to the fake stores by offering the game consoles at ridiculously low p...

Is Amazon Mystery Box a Scam or Legit Liquidation Pallets

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

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'...

What is Net Neutrality and why is it Under Threat?

A lot of Internet Service Providers or ISPs are claiming that video sharing and streaming websites are using up a lot of their bandwidth or network traffic, and want to start charging those websites a fee, or else they will slow down the bandwidth or internet traffic for those websites or services. Now, this will make watching a video on YouTube, s...

805-372-0050 Threatening ATT Discontinue Service Scam Calls

Receiving numerous calls threatening to discontinue my AT&T services. I do not have AT&T but they insist that my internet connection with Comcast is used by AT&T and that my computer has been hacked and used criminally. They offer to get rid of the scammers by going to my computer and turning it on for their direction. I asked them for ...

Is Weenshop a Scam or an Untrustworthy Online Store?

Weenshop located at www.weenshop.net 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 ...

2 FREE Big Bell Boxes Taco Bell Scam

The Taco Bell scam below, which claims Taco Bell is giving away 2 free Big Bell Boxes to their celebrate their 60th anniversary, is spreading on social media like wildfire. But, Taco Bell is 58 years old, they were open on March 21, 1962....

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

Milumilu located at milumilu.store is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell wigs. 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 cance...

Is "Seize Your Time" an Untrustworthy Website?

"Seize Your Time" at seizeyourtime.com, which claims to sell male and female watches, appears to be an untrustworthy online store because their "McAfee Secure" and "TRUSTe Verified" are fakes. Also, the website's telephone number (+49)351-446-970 and physical address are being used by other online stores. Why would...

www.arcticparkafinland.com is a fake Canada Goose E-commerce Website

The e-commerce website: www.arcticparkafinland.com, selling ‘Canada Goose’ clothing is a fake. This website should not be trusted, and I do not recommend purchasing anything from them because you run the risk of being ripped off, your credit card and personal information getting stolen. This website is cannot be trusted because it does not protect ...

Is Sunrise Debt Collector a Scam? Keep Receiving Calls

If you have been getting phone calls from Sunrise debt collectors, they are probably pursuing you for an old debt. Sunrise Credit Services is a legitimate debt collector and not a scam. Old creditors, such as AT&T or a big bank creditor, hire it to collect debt payments from you. It can also purchase a debt to profit off your payments. Either w...

Your Apple ID was used to Purchase 'We Can't Stop' by Miley Cyrus Phishing Scam

The email message below: 'Your apple id was just used to purchase "We Can't Stop' by Miley Cyrus from the iTunes Store," is another phishing or fake email message sent by cyber-criminals with a link to a fake Apple website designed to steal your Apple account username, password, financial and personal information. The fake ema...

Is Clarifion a Scam? Review of the Air Purifier

I placed an order for Clarifion Air Purifier at www.clarifion.com on April 14, 2020, and have gotten nothing until now. No response when I call, only voice recording stating I will get a callback. Have yet to hear from anyone. I've sent 8 separate emails and get the same response of "it has been shipped and allow 22 business days" to ...

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 ...

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...

Apple Phishing Scam - "Final Reminder - Thank You to Read this Message"

The email message below with the subject: "Final Reminder: Thank You to Read This Message," is a phishing scam sent by cyber-criminals to steal their potential victims' Apple user name and password, or credentials. Whatever you do, please do not click on the links in the email message, and enter your username, password, personal and f...

Is Tundra Freeze a Scam? Portable AC Review

The Tundra Freeze is not an AC unit as they claim. The so-called portable AC unit is a swamp cooler. They operated on "water curtains" which had to be filled with water and then placed in the freezer before inserting into the unit, rather than filling the unit with water as advertised....

"Aru Money" at arumoney.club - it is a Fraudulent Online Shop

The website "Aru Money" at www.arumoney.club is another fraudulent website that claims you will have access to all the amazing products you love, at incredibly discounted rates. Online users are advised to stay away from the fake website, or else they run the risk of their personal and credit card information getting stolen and used fraud...

Comcast Xfinity Scam Calls - Beware

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

Is Blaroken a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Blaroken located at blaroken.com is an untrustworthy online store. Online users are advised to stay away from the fake 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 institution t...

USA Mega Millions Promo Lottery Drawing Scams

The email message below, which claims the recipients are winners in the USA Mega Millions lottery, is a scam being sent by lottery scammers or cyber criminals to potential victims. The lottery scammers may contact unsuspecting consumers by email, telephone, mobile phone, or through social media sites, and tell intended victims they have won a large...

.ARJ Malicious Email Attachments

Online users who have received unexpected email messages with attached files with names ending with .arj are asked not to open them. This is because the attachments are compressed files that may contain malware, malicious programs or viruses. And, any attempt to open the malicious attachments will result in the recipients getting their computers in...

Big Tech Lottery Scams - Google, Gmail, Microsoft, Hotmail, Outlook, Nokia and Samsung

There is NO Google, Gmail, Microsoft, Windows Live, Hotmail, Outlook, Nokia, Samsung, AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Apple, YouTube, or Android lotteries or sweepstakes. So, recipients of fake email messages claiming they are winners of the above lotteries should delete them. Below are some of the fake lottery email messages, which claim the recipients have won ...

Do Not Call 891-246-7228 - it is a Being Used by Scammers

Do not call 891-246-7228 because it is currently being used by scammers. The fake number(891-246-7228) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it for job or employment offers. The cybercriminals do this by sending out fake emails, text messages, or leave voice messages....

Are the Websites surveyegg.com and www.getcashforsurveys.com Legit or Fakes?

The websites surveyegg.com and www.getcashforsurveys.com are currently very suspicious, and I do not recommend that they be trusted. What I found strange about these websites is that they don't provide a secure connection for their sensitive web pages, like the sign-in and registration pages that collect your personal and other sensitive inform...

Is Sonoshine a Scam at sonoshine.com? The Teeth Cleaner Review

I fell for their 50% off "pressure sales tactics" and placed an order for Sono Shine at sonoshine.com. The next day, I emailed their support centre to cancel the order as I had read bad reviews. They lied to me about it having already shipped, gave me the wrong tracking number and said they couldn't stop shipment....

Home Depot Coupon Scam: $220 Discount on Purchase of $250

The "Home Depot $220 Coupon on Purchase of $250" scam below is circulating on social media, therefore, social media users who have received it are asked not to click on it. Clicking on the giveaway scam will take recipients to fake Home Depot website where they will be asked to share the same scam with their friends on WhatsApp or Facebo...

"Real Life Fallen Angel Has Fallen From the Sky In London or Texas"

The news article: "Breaking News: Real Life Fallen Angel Has Fallen From The Sky In London, " is a hoax. The fake news article, spreading on social media websites like wildfire, claims a human-like angel has fallen out of the skies over Texas or London. It then claims the angel-like creature was quickly rushed away by undercover police of...

Is Debthunch a Scam or Legitimate Financial Institution?

According to the BBB, Debthunch located at www.debthunch.com is a legitimate and trustworthy company that they gave a rating and accreditation score of A+. Debthunch was started and incorporated in 2003 and has been BBB accredited since 2018. Debthunch is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding, or registration, so the BBB e...

Is Text USPS to 50409 a Scam?

Text USPS to 50409 is not a scam. It is a petition to save the United States Postal Service(USPS) because President Trump has blocked potential emergency funding for the agency. It tells your reps to support the United States postal service with the message in the image below. The Postal Service’s decades-long financial troubles have worsened drama...

Black Money or Black Dollar Scam Wash Wash

The Black Dollar Scam, also known as the "Black Money Scam" or "Wash Wash Scam," is a scam where con artists attempt to fraudulently obtain money from a victim by convincing him or her that piles of banknote-sized paper in a trunk or a safe are actually currency notes that have been dyed to avoid detection by authorities. The vi...

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...

Professional Hacker Hack Your Operating System Sextortion Scam

Online users, please DO NOT follow the instructions in the "Professional Hacker Hack Your Operating System" emails like the one below, which claim your operating system has been hacked and you need to make a payment to prevent your photos and videos from being exposed. The fake emails are Sextortion scams being sent by cybercriminals who ...

"Steal My System" Deceptive Make Money Online Scheme

The Steal My System located at the website: www.stealmysystem.com that promises a $3000 secret before the end of the video, is a scam. The scammers behind the deceptive scheme do not mention what the secret is for making money, and will convince online users into joining with the promise of owning exotic cars, mansion, yachts and millions of dollar...

"Nextbuyin" at nextbuyin.com is a Fraudulent Online Store

"Nextbuyin," the online store located at www.nextbuyin.com, also called "Fashion Online Shopping Mall" or "Hot Deals," which claims to sell luxury watches, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry, is fraudulent. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent website, and those who have shopped from it, run the risk of...

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...

Fake Calls From (03) 8658 9080 Threatening Arrest or Legal Action

Beware of scam calls from telephone number (03) 8658 9080. It appears the number is being spoofed or used by scammers to contact their potential victims. Once contacted, the scammers will claim the recipient owes money and threaten arrest or legal action. Therefore, recipients of phone calls from (03) 8658 9080 should not disclose their personal or...

The "Scotiabank Misuse or Incident" Phishing Scam

Scotiabank customers, be aware of the "Scotiabank Misuse or Incident" phishing scams like the one below. Cybercriminals are sending out phishing Scotiabank email and text messages like the one below, which claim the recipients' accounts have been disabled. Therefore, Scotiabank customers who have received similar emails or text messag...

Scammers Posing as Facebook or FB Agents Requesting Friend Requests

Facebook users, beware of scammers posing as Facebook or FB Agents or representatives, requesting friend requests. Facebook doesn’t have agents who send friend requests to their users. So, Facebook users are warned not to accept friend requests from users posing as Facebook agents. Most of the friend requests from users claiming that they are Faceb...

Arizona Couple Mega Millions Scam - Random Computer Ballot System

If you received a text message allegedly from the Arizona couple who won Mega Millions $414 million jackpot, claiming your telephone number has been randomly chosen to receive one million, is a scam. If you have received the same text, please do not respond or follow the instructions in it. Just delete it....

"718-233-6301" - it is a Fake Technical Support Telephone Number

Do not accept calls from a so-called Alex from Microsoft at 718-233-6301, who claims that Microsoft has been monitoring your computer because your computer has a virus that is "messing up" Microsoft's server. The so-called caller from telephone 718-233-6301 is a cybercriminal attempting to trick his potential victims into giving him r...

Is Familybybox a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of familybybox.com

Familybybox located at familybybox.com is a fake online store claiming to sell handbags. 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...

Understanding CFDs: A Clear Guide for Beginners in Today’s Digital Landscape

In the rapidly evolving world of finance and technology, Contracts for Difference (CFDs) have gained significant attention as a versatile trading instrument. For cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals, understanding how CFDs work can open new doors to financial opportunities while navigating the risks inherent in online markets. This article a...

E-Zpass Toll Violation Notice Scam Text

Scammers are targeting drivers with fake "E-Zpass Toll Violation Notice" text messages asking for payment of outstanding toll balances. But, E-ZPass will only send violation notices by mail, not text or email. And, they will also never send a text demanding payment, especially from a number starting with +63, an area code from the Phillip...

Is The $750 Shein Gift Card a Scam? Flash Rewards System

It seems that the Flash Rewards system is a scam. They have promotional deals that you complete in order to get a gift card. The scam is, they say you must complete X number of deals in a specified timeframe (ie 20 days). It's fast to complete deals, but they don't credit you right away. It may take a week or more to get credited. And, you ...

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 Beautidoo Scam? Review of the Online Store

Beautidoo located at beautidoo.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...

Echosoft Infocom Pvt Ltd at echosoftinfocom.com is a Fake Technical Support Website

I have fallen for a scam renewal of my Mcafee subscription by echosoftinfocom.com. The 'receipt' below is what I have been sent. I've phoned my bank to cancel my card. I wanted to let you know the name they're acting under. My bank says the payment made has gone to an account named 'Mcafee'. Thanks, Dana....

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...

Phishing Scam - "Verify your Apple ID - You Recently Initiated a Password Reset"

The email message below: "Verify your Apple ID," is another phishing or fake email message with a link to a fake Apple website (www.qknepqlmht.com) designed to steal the recipients' Apple account username, password, financial and personal information. The fake email message, which claims that a password reset for the recipients' A...