Have you received an email recently from “PayPal” about improving security? With the huge number of data breaches reported this past year, it might be easy to see how someone could fall for this latest PayPal email scam. The email begins as follows:“PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your … [Read more...] about PayPal email scam and the shortened link
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The iPhone 6 contest scams
You may have heard the news already, there are shipping delays for the iPhone 6. No wonder, given that the new phone broke even Apple’s own sales records. So, what does this have to do with scams? Not a thing—unless you’re looking for a way to win a new phone in one of the many contests currently being offered.Let’s take a closer look at one of the most popular on Facebook. … [Read more...] about The iPhone 6 contest scams
Fidelity Life and who?
Another email phishing scam? Maybe I’m just being touchy, but lately I seem to be getting a lot more spam targeted at insurance companies. This means either:A) The spammers think I’m getting old ORB) The spammers are stupid [wpp header="Popular Scam Tips" header_start=" " header_end=" " limit="5" cat="5" stats_views="0"] Latest edition The Snitch—scam tips, recipes, … [Read more...] about Fidelity Life and who?
The Apple ID email scam
The latest fake Apple email used by scammers to obtain Apple IDs might cause problems for many users. The first clue that this is a scam should be the subtle grammatical errors. Miss those errors, however, and we’re into dangerous territory. The sender spoofed the “service@apple.com” email address by using a third-party mailing service. The source code showed the real address … [Read more...] about The Apple ID email scam
5 Ways to Avoid a Rental Scam on Craigslist
We've all had to change postal addresses at some point or another, whether it's roommates you can’t live with any longer or a change in jobs or needing a bigger house for a growing family. Moving is an arduous process that begins with a long search for a suitable place. Craigslist is often the first place we turn to. Like everything else online, it has its stories of deals gone … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid a Rental Scam on Craigslist