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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...

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....

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 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....

Klook Travel PayPal Payment Scam

PayPal users, be aware of fake PayPal emails claiming that you have sent payment to Klook Travel and you have the option of canceling it. The fake or phishing email messages are being sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into clicking on a link within them that goes to a fake or phishing PayPal web page. The fake webpage will then attempt t...

Is Muck Boot Shop a Scam and Fake Online Store?

Muck Boot Shop or Muckbootshop Online at www.muckbootshop.online is a fake online store claiming to sell Muck Boots. 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...

Is w8tech a Scam and have You Seen it on Your Statement?

Are W8Tech.com, W8 Tech, PF*W8TECH.COM, 2BuySafe.com/W8TECH or ALW*W8TECH.COM on your statement?...

Is 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....

"Yahoomail Team Email Suspension" Phishing Scams

Yahoo users who have received email messages like the one below, which claim that their "Yahoomail" accounts have been suspended, should delete the messages and should not follow the instructions in them. This is because the email messages are being sent by cyber criminals to trick Yahoo Email account users into clicking on a link in the ...

What is corpoutlook.com and is it Legitimate?

Getting a lot of suspicious emails from corpoutlook.com? Do not be alarmed, the emails are not malicious. The website or domain name(corpoutlook.com) is legitimate and belongs to a risk management company called Wombat Security Technologies that provides training for end users....

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 ...

What can help you with computer science homework?

What can help you with computer science homework? Computer science is the study of computers and the concept of computers.in which included hardware, software, network, and the internet. It also includes research on theoretical algorithms and practical problems....

"Patrick and Frances Connolly Foundation Powerball Lottery Donation" Scam

There are unscrupulous people using several social media and email scams like the one below to impersonate Patrick and Frances Connolly to obtain personal financial information from individuals. Patrick and Frances Connolly will never ask you to share your financial information electronically. If you have received the same emails please delete them...

Celebrity Death Hoax - "RIP - Britney Spears Found Dead at 33!"

The hoax below, which claims that American singer and actress Britney Spears was found dead in her Malibu home, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Britney Spears is NOT DEAD and was not found face-down and unresponsive in her bedroom by a friend. Whenever something dramatic...

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...

Shopyzaz Reviews - is it a Scam or an Untrustworthy Online Store?

Shopyzaz located at shopyzaz.com 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 inst...

Is Gadgetcab a Scam? - See the Customer Reviews

See the reviews of gadgetcab.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 community....

"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 Curizzle a Scam? See Review and Complaint

I have three charges from the same day for this Curizzle Co. Ltd. that I do not recognize and I do not recall making any purchase from them. I have opened a dispute with Paypal to report the fraudulent charges. A friend of mine said she ordered from Curizzle a few weeks ago and was given a tracking number that looks legit, but it was a fake. I did ...

Exploring Online Mental Health Counseling: Virtual Therapy, Messaging & Referrals

“Therapy’s great... if you can find it.” It’s the third time this week you’ve looked up therapists in your area. One doesn’t take new patients. One doesn’t take your insurance. And the one with good reviews? A six-week waitlist. At some point, you close the tab, sigh, and tell yourself: “Maybe next month.” But here’s the truth: support shouldn’t b...

Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM) - it is an Old Russian Ponzi or Pyramid Scheme

Online users are being tricked into investing their money into a very old Russian Ponzi or pyramid scheme called MMM. MMM, a Russian company started in 1989 by Sergei Mavrodi, a Russian ex-convict, his brother Vyacheslav Mavrodi, and Olga Melnikova. The name of the company was taken from the first letters of the three founders' surnames. The co...

"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....

"Unusual Activity On Your Linkedin Account" Phishing Scam

The "Unusual Activity On Your Linkedin Account" phishing scam email message below, which claims that recipients' LinkedIn account may have been accessed by unauthorized third party, is a phishing scam sent by cybercriminals. Recipients of the phishing email message are asked to delete it and not follow the instructions in it. The phis...

mowcs.com - it is a Fraudulent Scooter Website

The website or online store www.mowcs.com, which claims to sell scooters, bikes, buggies, and karts, is fraudulent. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent website, and those who have shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cyber-criminals and used fra...

topshopt.com - it is an Untrustworthy eCommerce Store

The website www.topshopt.com is an untrustworthy eCommerce store claiming to sell beauty, health, hair care, wig and electronic products. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy website because those who shop from it run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods, poor quality goods that look nothing like what were advertised, or ...

"Kingtol" at kingtol.com - it is a Fraudulent Online Store

The website or online store "Kingtol" at www.kingtol.com is fraudulent. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent website that claims to sell power tools, because those who have shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cyber-criminals and used f...

Is Hausad a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of hausad.com

Hausad located at hausad.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell Christmas pyjamas, blankets bags, shoes, sweaters, coats, jackets, hoodies, boots, handbags and other 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 fake store ar...

6597662146 US Bank Text Message Scam - 659-766-2146

Scammers are sending the US Bank text message scam below to potential victims. In the fake US Bank text, recipients are asked to call 6597662146, but the same telephone number does not belong to US Bank. Calling the telephone number will contact the scammers, who will pretend to be US Bank representatives. They will ask for personal and financial i...

Writing Scams – Publishers to Avoid

First-time writers find it hard to get a break, but it's important not to fall for scams involving publishing deals, even if it is tempting to get a book published. Offers of editorial advice; the chance to be represented by an agent; competitions with prizes that promise publication; manuscript submission services: all of these may seem like a...

Vanceone Limited Scam Store at vanceones.com

Vanceone Limited located at vanceones.com is a fake and fraudulent online 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 Arvatofs.com a Scam? Customer Review

I received a demand from Arvato located at www.arvatofs.com by email, which so badly produced it looked like a scam and I was about to delete it. I wonder why it wasn't rejected by anti-spam automatically! There was no letterhead or logo, nothing to say who they were, no company address, etc. I'm pretty sure for a registered company that...

Is Ninboxshop a Scam Online Store? Review of Ninboxshop.com

Ninboxshop located at ninboxshop.com is a fake online store claiming to sell Nintendo Switch, Sony Playstation, and Microsoft Xbox consoles and games. Therefore, 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 conta...

The "Squarespace Billing Error" Phishing Scam Created by Cybercriminals

Squarespace customers who have received fake "Squarespace Billing Error" emails like the one below, which claim they have a few days to add a credit card to their account or else it will be frozen, are asked not to click on the links in them. This is because we have noticed that scammers are currently sending out fake Squarespace emails w...

Facebook Security Phishing Scam - "Your Account has been reported by others"

Facebook users, the message below, which claims that your accounts have been reported by others because they have insulted others, is a phishing scam. The fake message was not sent Facebook, but by cyber-criminals, to trick their potential victims into visiting a phishing Facebook website. On the phishing website, potential victims will be asked to...

Is luxbeestore.com an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, luxbeestore.com, 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 institu...

"Capital Loaner Commission" Court Notices and Loan Repayment Scams

Fake Capital Loaner Commission email court notices or notifications like the one below, which claim that the recipients will be served court notices to attend their district courts if they do not make payment on their total outstanding loan balances, should be ignored and deleted. This is because the fake email notices are just another scam being u...

"Lily Mokgobu - A Former Hairdresser Earns $8600 A Month Without Leaving Her Home" Scam

Online users, beware of fake websites that claim a so-called hairdresser called Lily Mokgobu earns $8600 a month while staying at home. The fake websites have been created by scammers to trick online users into signing up for very risky binary options trading or other risky investments. To make the scam more convincing, the fake websites insert the...

"You Have Requested Password Change" Email Phishing Scams

Online users, beware of fake password request change email messages sent by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into clicking on a link within the same email messages that go to phishing websites created to steal their email account credentials (user names and passwords). Below is a sample of one of the phishing password request change ...

4 Things to Note While Choosing Lawsuit Funding

Lawsuits can be expensive. Depending on how serious the case is, they could drag on for years. Some costs you can expect include hiring attorneys, filing fees, service fees, and discovery costs....

Is Betteryome an Untrustworthy Online Store?

Betteryome located at www.betteryome.com is an untrustworthy online store. Therefore, online shoppers 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 ...

Is siguelobailando.com an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, www.siguelobailando.com, 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...

David and Carol Martin Lottery Donation Scams

Online users are asked to be aware of David and Carol Martin lottery donation scams. The names of the Scottish couple, who won £33,035,323 playing the British Lotto jackpot, are 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 s...

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Scams

There has been an increasing number of phone, text, social media and email LCIF scams. Therefore, online users are asked to be aware of scams that fraudulently use the Lions Clubs International (LCI) or Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) name or logo, or other trusted and well-known names. The goal of these types of scams is to trick peopl...

Fraudulent Email - "Remittance EuroControl Slip" From Fake Website - www.eurocontrolin.net

The email message below with the subject: "Remittance EuroControl Slip," which is demanding confirmation and proof of settlement of bills and invoices for charges related to EuroControl, is fraudulent. The fraudulent email message was NOT sent by EuroControl, but by scammers from the fake EuroControl website located at: www.eurocontrolin....

"Your Account Will Be Suspended For Violating Facebook Terms" SMS Scam

The fake SMS (text message) or email message below, which claims the recipients’ Facebook accounts will be disabled permanently or suspended for violating Facebook terms, is a Facebook phishing scam sent by cybercriminals via Google’s SMS-to-email. The fake email message was created to steal Facebook user accounts’ email address, password, and date...

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-vogue" an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The online store "For-vogue" located at for-vogue.com, which claims to sell luxury watches, handbags, sunglasses, and jewelry, is untrustworthy. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy online store....

"Powersuite Domain Service Solution Cancellation Notice"

The Domain Service Solution website located at powersuite.org is a fraudulent website created by cyber-criminals to steal their potential victims’ money, by claiming the potential victims' domain name registration is pending. The fraudulent website that also goes by the name Domain SEO Service Registration Corp., which claims it offers high-qua...

Is Asbetregoods a Scam or an Untrustworthy Online Store?

Asbetregoods located at www.asbetregoods.com 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 fi...

Is sf8ep.com a Scam Website?

The website, sf8ep.com, is a scam. The website is associated with fake and phishing FedEx text messages like the one below. The scammers behind the scamming website trick potential victims into visiting fake websites that steal account credentials, personal and financial information....

United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Employment Scams

Fake UNICEF emails like the one below are being sent by online scammers to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the same emails are asked not to follow the instructions in them. Below is a link to UNICEF's employment website, where you can view their current vacancies and apply....

"Your Compensation Payment From United Nations" Inheritance Scams

Recipients of email messages like the one below, which claim the recipients' long overdue outstanding inheritance or compensation payment has been approved, is a scam being sent by lottery scammers. The lottery scammers send the fake and fraudulent email messages to their potential victims to trick them into sending their personal information. ...

Is Playful N a Scam? See the Review of the Store

Playful N located at www.playfuln.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell jackets, sweaters, sandals, pants, and other apparel. 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 fin...

LinkedIn You Appeared in Search this Week Junk Emails

Online users who have received the "LinkedIn You Appeared in Search this Week" email below, are asked to delete them. This is because the fake or junk emails are being sent by spammers. The links in the fake emails go to spam and phishing websites....

Bittrex Email Scam, Dormant Accounts and Withdrawals

The Bittrex scam email below, which claims it will give recipients details about dormant accounts and encourage them to withdraw funds from the accounts before the deadline, is being sent by scammers. The email appears to have been sent from bittrex@marketadvisorygroup.com....

Is ccspayment.com a Scam? Review of Credit Collection Services

Credit Collection Services (CCS) located at www.ccspayment.com is a debt collection agency. They're probably on your credit report as a 'collections' account. This usually happens when you forget to pay a bill. If a collection is on your credit report, it's damaging your credit score (unless removed). Originally founded in 1969 in D...

The "Yahoo Mailbox Shutdown Notification Alert" Phishing Scams

Yahoo users, be aware of "mailbox shutdown" email messages like the one below, which claim that you need to update or upgrade your Yahoo account or else your account will be terminated. The fake email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal Yahoo usernames and passwords, by tricking Yahoo users into visiting a ph...

Is Wellheater a Scam Heating Device?

Wellheater aka Airheater is yet another product marketed by a Lithuania based company called UAB Commerce Core, which uses false and misleading YouTube ads and Google ads to sell low-quality generic products at hugely inflated prices. For example these 'Wellheater / air heater heaters', identical ones cost around £5 to £10 on eBay...

docwg.com - it is a Fraudulent Scooter Website

The website or online store www.docwg.com, which claims to sell scooters, bikes, buggies, and karts, is fraudulent. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent website, and those who have shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cyber-criminals and used fra...

Sale XAC at www.salexac.com is Fraudulent Louis Vuitton Website

The website www.salexac.com (Sale XAC), is a fraudulent Louis Vuitton e-Commerce store. Online users are advised to stay away from the fake website because it will fraudulently charge their credit cards for goods they will never receive, steal their personal and credit card information and used them fraudulently. The fraudulent e-commerce doesn'...

"Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) Died at 62 After Crashing his Car on Attempt Perfecting a Stunt" Celebrity Death Hoax

Mr. Bean did not crash his car performing a stunt and was not killed. Mr. Bean, an English actor and comedian whose real name is Rowan Atkinson, is alive and is another victim of a celebrity death hoax or fake news created by online scammers or cyber-criminals. The hoax has been created by online scammers or cyber-criminals with the intention of tr...

Is Fdaysale a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Fdaysale located at luxury.fdaysale.com 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....

Is banggoods.shop an Untrustworthy Online Store?

The website, banggoods.shop, 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 institut...

Is Mondreamy a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Mondreamy located at mondreamy.com is a fake online store claiming to sell kitchen products, tools, and apparel. 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 th...