Fake Toll Road Text Messages Scammers are trying to trick drivers into paying fake tolls by sending text messages. They impersonate toll collection services and claim you owe money for unpaid tolls. The message often includes a link to a fake website that appears legitimate. If financial information is entered on the fake site, it…
Tech Support scams prey on users by offering technical support or claiming to fix non-existent computer issues, often leading to significant financial and data loss. Tech support scams can be frightening and convincing, but staying vigilant and informed is your best defense. How to Recognize a Tech Support Scam Tech support scams involve fraudsters posing…
Accidental deposit scams are on the rise. These scams occur when a cybercriminal “accidentally” sends money to a user’s payment app like Venmo. The scammer then messages the user, asking them to return the accidental payment. If the user interacts with the scammer and sends the money back, they might become part of the scammer’s…
A fake password manager app was spotted in app stores. The fake app mimicked the real LastPass app with a similar design and description. The cybercriminals even copied a few reviews from the actual app to the fake one. The app was used to steal users’ credentials. There were some signs that indicated the scam. …
Pop-up ads have been a technique used by scammers for decades. By blocking the user’s access to their screen with annoying pop-ups, there is a higher chance the user will purposefully or accidentally click on the malicious advertisement. These pop-ups could be advertising software updates, products, or hot topic articles. But these scams are not…
