scams

  • You Need to Know About ‘Recovery’ Scams

    You Need to Know About ‘Recovery’ Scams

    So you’ve just discovered you were scammed out of $US1,000 ($1,388). You are feeling emotional and upset, and understandably so. You post about it on Twitter, notifying your friends and family so they don’t become a target of the same scammer. Then, out of the blue, you are contacted by a “recovery agent” claiming they…


  • Red Flags That Might Indicate You’re Getting Scammed Online

    Red Flags That Might Indicate You’re Getting Scammed Online

    Even the most clued-in people can fall victim to online scams. It doesn’t matter how secure you think your passwords or personal details are, scammers are continually finding new ways to steal information. To be extra careful online, here are a few red flags to watch out for. Online phishing I’m sure all of us…