fraud
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What to Do Right Away If You Click a Phishing Link
1It happens to the best of us: You might be totally up to date on all the latest phishing scams and still fall for one. While it’s definitely panic-inducing to realise you just clicked on some scammy link, there are some easy steps you can take next to minimise the damage and secure your devices…
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Smart, Accomplished People Are Falling for These ‘Jobfishing’ Employment Scams
Scams that target job-seekers are nothing new. There’s multi-level marketing schemes, assemble-product-at-home deals, phishing schemes using job applications, not to mention the perfectly legal scam of being exploited by your employer. But the trend toward working from home and the anonymity of the internet have allowed scammers to create more elaborate fake employment situations that…
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Why You Shouldn’t Speak When You Get a Robocall
Being asked “can you hear me?” by a caller might seem innocent enough, but even a one-word answer of “yes” could put you at risk of a scam. In rare cases, phone scammers can record your voice with the intent to impersonate you in order to make fraudulent purchases, but it’s more likely they’re simply…
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These Popular Android Apps Are Putting User Data at Risk
According to a report by Check Point Research, many popular Android apps put your personal data at risk due to poorly secured third-party services.