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  • Scam of the Week: Don't Be Fooled By Fake Phone Numbers

    posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are using Google search results to try to trick you into calling a phone number that they control. If you search for an organization on Google, scammers can manipulate the search results to display a fake phone number for the organization.

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  • Scam of the Week: Beware of the Celebrity AI Cash Grab

    posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024

    In a recent scam, cybercriminals posted a fake video of Elon Musk on YouTube, trying to trick you into handing over your money. Cybercriminals often use AI to impersonate celebrities so that they can spread misinformation or trick people into falling for their scams.

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  • Scam of the Week: You Don't Want to Win This Phishing Prize

    posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024

    When it comes to staying safe online, it usually helps to remember an old rule: "If it seems too good to be true, it usually is." In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to trick you into forgetting this simple rule by sending you phishing emails.

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  • Scam of the Week: Pastejack Attack

    posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to trick you into running malicious code using PowerShell, a powerful tool for executing commands on your computer. This technique is known as "pastejacking", which involves copying and pasting malicious code into your computer and then allowing it to run.

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  • Scam of the Week: These Travel Offers Are Too Good To Be True

    posted on Wednesday, August 7, 2024

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are taking advantage of travelers and tourists by sending out fake emails. The emails appear to be from legitimate airlines, hotels, and other travel-related organizations. However, the emails are actually a clever trick that scammers use to steal your money and personal information.

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