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Scam alert: Beware this very dangerous banking related scam

Posted on November 15, 2025

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As you probably know, scammers love using phishing emails to trick people into handing over their personal information and the login info for their online accounts.

The thing is, scammers are targeting potential victims via their cell phones too.

In fact, there’s a very dangerous text message phishing scam making the rounds again right now that’s snagging a lot of victims because it’s so easy to fall for. [Read more…]

Scam alert: How to identify fraudulent and/or dangerous websites

Posted on October 12, 2025

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Let’s face it – we live in “interesting” times.

Fraudulent, fake and untrustworthy websites are all over the Internet these days, and it’s easy to find yourself on one without even realizing it.

According to the researchers at Reboot Online there are currently over a billion websites on the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, not all of them are legitimate. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware scammers using AI to create fake adult content (possibly featuring you)

Posted on October 6, 2025

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Back in 2023 the FBI posted a warning about scammers stealing photos from innocent victims’ social media profiles and using them to blackmail and/or otherwise extort money and other things of value from them.

Once a scammer has downloaded a victim’s photos they use artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake explicit photos and videos based upon the photos stolen from the victim’s profile.

These “deep fake” images and videos are so realistic the average person is likely to believe they are real. [Read more…]

8 tips for safely banking and shopping online

Posted on September 30, 2025

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Banking and shopping online really can save you a bunch of time and money.

But unfortunately it can also put your financial information and your identity at risk of being stolen. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this enticing Walmart gift card scam

Posted on August 26, 2025

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The scammers just never seem to take a break from Facebook, and one of the most enticing scams of them all is making the rounds yet again.

It’s basically just a variation of the old “Free Gift Card” scam that pretty much stays viral on Facebook.

In a nutshell, the scam post says Walmart is giving away free $250 gift cards to anyone who wants one. [Read more…]