Walmart ‘Massive TV Giveaway’ Facebook Scam
According to posts currently appearing on Facebook, Walmart is giving away TVs to people who share the posts and add the comment "done".
Wegmans ‘Free $80 Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, US-based supermarket chain, Wegmans is giving away $80 coupons as a way of celebrating its 100th anniversary.
MALWARE WARNING – Beware of Bogus Fax Notification Emails
One of the many ways that criminals spread malware is to send bogus emails claiming that the recipient has received a fax.
Albert (Tapper) Torney and the Can Car Sculptures That He Did NOT Make
This story was first published on January 6, 2014 Outline Circulated message that features pictures of intricate model cars made from aluminium cans claims that the models were made by the late Albert (Tapper) Torney of Australia's Broken Hill. [TopContentAd] Brief Analysis Albert (Tapper) Torney was a real person and an iconic character in Broken…
Why It is So Important to Show File Extensions In Windows
File extensions are hidden by default on Microsoft Windows computers. Unfortunately, this can make it harder to recognise potentially malicious files in email attachments.
‘Publix Giving Everyone a Free $80 Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
A post being shared on Facebook claims that American supermarket chain Publix is giving everyone a free $80 coupon to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary.
‘Incoming Mail on Hold’ Email Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from the Email Security team at Microsoft, your incoming mail is on hold.
Internet Speed Test – Check How Fast Your Internet Service Is
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like to tell customers how lightning fast their service is compared to that of other companies.
Don’t Click on that ‘Better than Netflix’ Facebook Post. It’s a Scam!
Authorities in Australia are warning Facebook users not to click on posts promoting an online movie streaming service called "MovieFlix".
Warning Claims Criminals Using Stolen Cell Phones to Get Bank Card PINs
Warning message describes a case in which a criminal who stole a woman's handbag, complete with wallet, bank cards and cell phone, was able to empty her bank account by texting her husband on the stolen cell phone and asking for the card PIN.
Are You Making Optimal Use of Your Software?
Software is everywhere. We carry it with us on our smartphones and tablets. It’s on our laptop and desktop computers. We wear it on our wrists. It’s in our cameras and cars. Increasingly it’s even in our kitchen and laundry appliances.
‘Abandoned Fund’ Advance Fee Scam Email
Supposedly, there is an abandoned fund that has been approved and is ready for payout. And, all I need to do to claim this money is to respond to the email.
This ‘Apple ID Locked’ Phishing Email Asks You to Reply Rather Than Go to a Scam Site
A favourite scammer trick is to send out emails claiming that your account with a particular online service has been locked or suspended.
Fiction – Facebook Messages from Dead Girlfriend
Circulating message relates the scary tale of a man who continues to receive Facebook messages from his girlfriend even though she died in a 2012 car accident.
‘You Got a Text Message’ Spam Emails
My inboxes are currently being hit by emails with the subject line "You Got a Text Message". The bodies of the emails contain just one link.
Google Drive ‘File is Pending Approval’ Scam Emails
These fake Google Drive emails, which feature the Google Drive logo, claim that a file is pending approval and urge you to take action by clicking a button.
‘Your Apple ID Was Locked’ Scam Email Targets Apple Users
According to this email, which purports to be from Apple, your Apple ID was locked for security reasons.
‘Tesco Anniversary’ £50 Coupon Facebook Giveaway Scam
Supposedly, giant retail chain Tesco has announced that everyone who shares a Tesco giveaway post on Facebook will be sent a £50 coupon to celebrate the company's anniversary.
Bogus Facebook Rumour — Harry Graham Pedophile Warning
Long circulated social media message warns that a 48-year-old pedophile named Harry Graham is posing as a 14-year-old on Facebook in order to make contact with children.
‘Google Ad Grants 2019’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, you have been selected as a recipient of a major cash prize via Google Ad Grants for 2019.
Russian K-7 Heavy Bomber Images
Circulating message claims that attached images depict a K-7, an exceptionally large aircraft built in Russia during the 1930s.
Still Circulating — Image of Elderly Lady Standing On a Train While Younger People Sit
Since February 2019, a rather disturbing image depicting a hunched and frail elderly lady standing on a Sydney train has been circulating on social media, causing consternation as it travels.
‘I Want to Present you as the Beneficiary’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, a senior banker in Turkey wants to present you as the beneficiary of a multi-million dollar fund left in his late client's bank account.
Beware of Text Messages Claiming That You Have Won Valuable Prizes
Scammers regularly use phone text messages as a means of gaining new victims. Often, they attempt to lure victims to scam websites by claiming that they have won a prize.
Criminals Continue to Target Netflix Customers Via Phishing Emails
Yet another phishing campaign is targeting Netflix customers. As with previous versions, the scam emails claim that there is a problem with your current billing information.