Scam alerts Archives - Page 22 of 50

Scam alert: Beware this dangerous TikTok copycat app

Posted on April 18, 2023

You’re probably aware of the controversy surrounding the popular Chinese TikTok video sharing app.

It’s still too early to know what TikTok’s ultimate fate will be in the U.S. and other countries, but there’s a fraudulent TikTok knockoff app that’s being touted as a replacement app should TikTok eventually be banned where you reside.

The malicious app is called “TikTok Pro” and its download link is being spread via both WhatsApp messages and regular SMS text messages.

Although the malicious messages can vary, most recipients are seeing this version: [Read more…]

Scam alert: Fake ‘Update Chrome’ notices are spreading malware

Posted on April 13, 2023

Our friends over at Bleeping Computer have alerted their readers to a very dangerous Chrome Update related scam that’s making the rounds right now.

I won’t go into the details here because Bleeping Computer explains how the scam works much better than I ever could.

I recommend that you click over there and read it if you’re interested in the details.

If not, just remember this: Never attempt to update Chrome or any other browser via a third-party website. Always install any pending browser updates manually using the update tool that’s actually built into the browser. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Avoid this dangerous ‘Apple Tech Support’ scam

Posted on March 19, 2023

New scams are hatched up every day, and they seem to get more sophisticated all the time.

A perfect case-in-point is the deceptive “Apple Tech Support” scam that’s making the rounds right now.

The scammers do their dirty deeds by spawning fake pop-up warnings on your Apple device telling you that malicious code has been found on your device and your personal and financial information are at risk. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this ‘Free Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card’ scam

Posted on March 17, 2023

The scammers never seem to take a break from Facebook, and right now they’re targeting folks who enjoy eating at Buffalo Wild Wings.

This is simply a new take on the ubiquitous “free gift card” scams that are always popping up on Facebook.

There are several variations of this scam going around, but all the ones I’ve seen are claiming that Buffalo Wild Wings will give you a coupon good for 50 free wings simply for sharing and commenting on that Facebook post. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Are you being spied on via your own webcam?

Posted on March 7, 2023

The ingenuity of hackers, thieves and other miscreants is unlimited it seems.

Every day they come up with new ways to scam, hack and break into computers in order to steal bank account and credit card numbers, photos, addresses, phone numbers and other pieces of sensitive information.

One of their most devious tricks is hacking into people’s computers and spying on them via their own webcams. [Read more…]