Scams
Links to reports about all types of scams.
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Amazon ‘Missing Some Information’ Phishing Email
by Brett M. Christensen October 21, 2019According to this email, which claims to be from the “Assistance Center” at Amazon, the company is missing some information for your account.
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PayPal ‘Changes to User Agreement’ Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen October 8, 2019According to this email, which purports to be from PayPal, the company is making changes to the terms of its user agreement.
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Netflix ‘Update Payment Method’ Phishing Scam Email
by Brett M. Christensen October 3, 2019A favourite scammer tactic is to distribute fake “payment update” emails that look like they were sent by Netflix. Many versions of…
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‘Win a Range Rover’ Facebook Giveaway Scams Continue
by Brett M. Christensen October 3, 2019For several years scammers have been pretending to give away Range Rovers on Facebook. Alas, no Range Rovers have ever been given away via these Facebook posts.
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‘Your Netflix Subscription Has Been Canceled’ Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen September 25, 2019Phishing scammers are once again targetting Netflix users via fake account payment problem emails claiming that your Netflix account has been canceled.
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Department of Minerals and Natural Resources ‘Business Proposal’ Scam
by Brett M. Christensen September 25, 2019According to this email, an official with South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Natural Resources has a confidential business proposal for you.
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Yet Another Toyota 4Runner Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen September 25, 2019Facebook scammers continue to lure victims by pretending to give away brand new Toyota 4Runners. The message claims that, for a chance to win, you just need to share the post, add a comment, and then click a link.
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Amazon ‘Some Violated Policies’ Phishing Scam Email
by Brett M. Christensen September 24, 2019According to this email, which purports to be from Amazon, your account will be locked because of violated policies.
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Do You Use Telstra? Watch Out For This Fake Bill Email
by Brett M. Christensen September 20, 2019Customers of Australian telco Telstra are again being targeted via a fake bill notification email.