https://videopress.com/embed/3fTfQxDP?preloadContent=metadata&hd=0 Cybersecurity experts are warning of a huge spike in email scams, as hackers cynically attempt to exploit people’s fears over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic: Take extra care not to fall victim to these cons. The SKWAWKBOX needs your support. This blog is provided free of charge but depends on the generosity of its readersContinueContinue reading “Video: beware email scams as cynical hackers exploit coronavirus fears — The SKWAWKBOX”
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Warning: Emirates survey giving away 500 tickets is a scam
A post is doing the rounds on social media, offering 500 free tickets to UAE residents Fake Emirates Ticket Giveaway ad in facebook Source: Gulfnews Link : https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/warning-emirates-survey-giving-away-500-tickets-is-a-scam-1.1546495536421 Dubai: UAE residents have been warned of fake online surveys that promise to give away hundreds of free tickets from Emirates. The Dubai-based carrier issued an alertContinueContinue reading “Warning: Emirates survey giving away 500 tickets is a scam”
Businesses lose almost £93m to invoice scams
Businesses lost a total of £92.7 million in 2018 to scammers posing as their suppliers, according to a report from UK Finance. Invoice scams are a type of fraud in which criminals trick businesses into transferring money by posing as legitimate payees, such as a regular supplier. Last year, businesses were involved in 3,280 suchContinueContinue reading “Businesses lose almost £93m to invoice scams”
Top frauds and scams in 2018 and how to avoid them in future – an overview from FTC
Scammers use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. According to FTC’s analytics, over 3 million fraud cases were reported in the year 2018. They collected 1.4 million data from various sources and found outContinueContinue reading “Top frauds and scams in 2018 and how to avoid them in future – an overview from FTC”
How to Spot an Online Scammer
The Internet has always amused us with its unlimited possibilities, however, most of the internet users have come across some or the other kind of online scam. Some ignore these and stay out of it, some(not so lucky) be a victim of these fraudsters. Today I would like to help you spot an online scammerContinueContinue reading “How to Spot an Online Scammer”
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