Cryptocurrency exchanges are platforms that allow you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. When you buy cryptocurrency, it’s stored in a digital wallet. Most cryptocurrency exchanges require that…
Category: The Latest Scams
Top Holiday Scams to Look Out For in 2022
Be on the lookout for all incoming communications, such as text messages, voice messages, and emails, as this is where you will find most scams. The top scams to watch…
Twitter Blue Scams
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently purchased the social media platform Twitter. Since this purchase, Twitter started allowing users to pay for a monthly subscription called “Twitter Blue.” Twitter…
Student Loan Relief Scams
The U.S. Government recently announced its plan to give citizens up to $20,000 of student loan relief. This plan requires that citizens submit an application to determine if they qualify…
Email Scams from University Domains
Most universities provide students with email addresses from the university’s official domain. For example, a student’s email address could be firstname[at]harvard[dot]edu. Since these email addresses use real university domains, cybercriminals…
Google Translate Phishing Scams
Google Translate is a free service that you can use to translate text from one language to another. Since Google Translate is a Google product, many people view it as…
Watch Out for Bank Phishing Scams
Many people see email as a convenient and effective way to receive information. Popular banks have even started using email as a primary method of communication to send account updates…
Disaster Relief Scams
When a natural disaster strikes, many people rely on insurance providers for disaster relief to help them pay for damages to property. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can take advantage of this vulnerable…
Fake Cryptocurrency Job Openings on LinkedIn
Recruiters often use LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform, to reach out to potential candidates about job opportunities. Unfortunately, cybercriminals send fake job opportunities through LinkedIn. Currently, they’re taking advantage…
Healthcare Reimbursement Phishing Scams
When you request a reimbursement from your healthcare provider, it may be completed through a third-party payment processor. These payment processors often offer direct deposit payments so you can get…
