Tag: Protect Yourself From Scammers

Scammers Selling Fake Vaccine Certificates

As travel restrictions ease, scammers are capitalizing on the demand for COVID-19 vaccine passports. Fraudsters are selling fake or counterfeit vaccine certificates online, often at high prices, to individuals looking to circumvent official health regulations. According to Scamnews.info, these fake documents not only pose a public health risk but also leave buyers vulnerable to identity

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Ransomware Attacks Lead To Increase In Cyber Extortion Scams

The rise in ransomware attacks has led to a rise in cyber extortion scams, in which criminals demand payment in exchange for not releasing or destroying sensitive data. Scamnews.info reports that these attacks typically target businesses, healthcare organizations, and government agencies, encrypting their data and making it inaccessible. The scammers then demand a ransom, often

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New Wave Of Fraud Using Social Media Platforms

A new wave of scams is hitting social media platforms, with scammers impersonating popular influencers to defraud their followers. These scams often involve fake giveaways, investment opportunities or product promotions, with scammers exploiting the trust that followers have in the influencer. According to scamnews.info, by hijacking verified accounts or creating convincing replicas, they lure unsuspecting

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Cryptocurrency Scams Are Making Headlines Everywhere

In recent months, sophisticated cryptocurrency scams have made headlines as they continue to dupe investors around the world. The scams, which primarily operate through social media platforms and fake websites, lure victims with promises of high returns on investments in various cryptocurrencies. According to Scamnews.info, the scammers create convincing fake profiles, posing as well-known financial

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Scammers Are Using Remote Job To Commit Fraud

The global shift to remote work has inadvertently opened up new avenues for fraudsters, with scammers taking advantage of the remote work trend to deceive and defraud workers around the world. Scamnews.info reports that as more businesses adopt flexible work arrangements, cybercriminals are exploiting the vulnerabilities associated with remote work environments, targeting employees and employers

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