Scams

Steam users: Don’t fall for the “I accidentally reported you” scam

March 29, 2021 - Out of the blue, a Steam user tells you they've reported you for something you didn’t do, and your account is being suspended...

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The human impact of a Royal Mail phishing scam

March 23, 2021 - We look at the impact of a Royal Mail phishing scam as described by the victim, caught out not once but twice by the scammers.

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Resident Evil 8 just the latest game plagued by fake demos and early access scams

March 20, 2021 - We look at the rise in video game scams promising early access to upcoming titles, but delivering nothing but phishing and malware

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Royal Mail scam says your parcel is waiting for delivery

March 15, 2021 - We take a look at an SMS phishing messages which claims to have a parcel for you, with an unpaid shipping fee.

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The many ways you can be scammed on Facebook, part II

December 18, 2020 - Not everything on Facebook is a scam, thankfully, but there are some nasty ones that could potentially ruin the Yuletide season for you. Here are some tips on keeping safe.

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Likely lead generation scam targets potential Malwarebytes MSP partners

December 16, 2020 - A likely lead generation scam has been hitting potential Malwarebytes MSP partners, as fraudsters flood unsuspecting victims with repeated calls.

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Buying COVID-19 vaccines from the Dark Web? No thanks!

December 10, 2020 - Dark Web vendors are offering COVID-19 vaccines for sale. Here are the reasons why you shouldn't trust them.

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Black Friday 2020: How to shop safely online

November 20, 2020 - With the promise of a mostly online Black Friday 2020, we offer up some tips for keeping yourself safe over the upcoming sales frenzy.

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QR code scams are making a comeback

October 15, 2020 - With QR codes being used more as a means to help create a COVID-19 proof environment, we're also seeing a comeback of QR codes scams.

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