#scam-prevention

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fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

I'm a real estate agent who thought I was too smart to fall for a scam. Then I almost sold a $200,000 lot to a fraudster.

Scammers are successfully targeting real estate agents by impersonating land owners to sell vacant land fraudulently.
fromScripps News
5 days ago

'I lost a lot of money': Michigan man loses thousands in recent job scam

After receiving an email from pinherocareers.com confirming he got the job, the scammers instructed him to deposit a check via mobile app and wire $5,000 to what they called an 'accredited vendor' to purchase office equipment for remote work.
US politics
#whatsapp
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp will show a 'safety overview' before you join unknown group chats

fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp will show a 'safety overview' before you join unknown group chats

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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

A New Email Scam Is Shockingly Realistic, Here's Everything You Need To Know About Protecting Yourself

Verify the legitimacy of unknown email senders by checking their email addresses and domains.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Red Flags That Indicate Your Kitchen Contractor Is Trying To Scam You - Tasting Table

Avoid contractors requesting full upfront payment to prevent scams during kitchen renovations.
Verify contractor credentials through licensing agencies to ensure they are legitimate.
fromcointelegraph.com
3 months ago

How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags

Promising unrealistic returns is a classic indicator of a crypto scam. Legitimate platforms don't need to entice users with exaggerated claims like making 1 Bitcoin in just days.
Cryptocurrency
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google is making Android 16 significantly more secure and fraud-resistant

Google's Android 16 introduces enhanced security features to protect users, especially high-risk individuals, from scams and unauthorized access.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that uses deepfake audio to impersonate government officials

Verify the identity of the sender before responding to any communication to avoid falling victim to malicious messaging campaigns.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users

Google's new Advanced Protection mode for Android enhances security against malware, targeting high-risk users with additional features.
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