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  • Scam of the Week: Free Fame, Costly Malware

    posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are offering a free video game to try to trick you into downloading malware. They post a job offer online, claiming that if you download a free game, "PirateFi," you can be paid to monitor the in-game chat feature.

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  • Scam of the Week: Your Password Is Their Prize

    posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to steal your X (formerly Twitter) login information. They send you an email claiming that someone tried to log into your account from a new device, and you must log into X immediately to verify your account.

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  • Scam of the Week: Real Email, Fake Facebook

    posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to steal your Facebook login information. They send you an email claiming your Facebook page violates copyright laws.

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  • Scam of the Week: Don't Wish for This Smish

    posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

    In a recent text message phishing (smishing) scam, cybercriminals send you a text that appears to be from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

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  • Scam of the Week: A Prime Phishing Scam

    posted on Wednesday, February 5, 2025

    Thousands of shoppers worldwide pay for an Amazon Prime membership to access special deals and fast shipping. Cybercriminals know this and attempt to use this to their advantage.

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