Online Scams

Phictionary is a dictionary to help spot the tell-tale signs of phishing attacks. Keep this checklist close by downloading the entire guide below. 

Clone phishing is a technique that scammers use to steal your information. Our guide describes how it works, gives examples, and teaches you how to prevent it.

Are you active on social media? You could be a target for social media phishing attacks designed to steal your private information.

Once you understand what social engineering is and how it works you can use that knowledge to defend yourself.

Electronic signature service DocuSign has warned consumers about new phishing campaigns. Here’s help in avoiding scams.

Find out how neuroscience helps cybercriminals earn money and what simple things you can do to protect yourself.

Unsure if you're on a scam website? We've rounded up the most popular 2020 online scams you need to know about.

Today’s cybercriminals are more creative than ever, using continually-evolving techniques to worm their way into the computers (and wallets) of unsuspecting victims around the globe.

A tech support scam is a form of Internet fraud that is currently gaining momentum on the Internet. The scam implements social engineering and fear tactics in order to get the victim to take the bait.

Phishing scammers want your personal information. Learn how to help protect yourself against phishing scams

Phishing is an online con game, and phishers are nothing more than tech-savvy con artists. In a typical phishing scam, phishers send out emails, which appear to come from a legitimate company, in an attempt to scam users into providing private information that will be used for identity theft.

Social media sites like twitter and facebook have a dark side. Phishing requests are a common ploy by cybercriminals. Beware of blindly clicking on shortened URLs. Check your antivirus and anti-spyware protection.

Tips on how to report a scam website.

Nobody likes being manipulated—and that’s exactly what happens to people when they fall victim to social engineering scams online. In addition to using more sophisticated malware, ransomware, and viruses, online criminals have become increasingly aware of the use and power psychology plays in weaving believable online fiction.

How to spot the warning signs that your online date could be a fraudster.

Constant connectivity to the Internet has improved our lives by leaps and bounds. From booking dinner reservations and buying movie tickets to keeping in touch with long-distance friends and finding the perfect gifts, the web offers a wealth of information.

We post, share and comment on them but have you heard of the 11 big social media threats and scams that you need to watch out for?

Electronic signature service DocuSign has warned consumers about new phishing campaigns. Here’s help in avoiding scams.

With copycat apps growing on official app stores, it’s harder than ever to know whether an app you’re downloading is genuine.