If you’re a Tiktok user, you’ve probably heard that scams on the social media platform are on the rise. With over a billion users, it’s no wonder that criminals have started seeing the platform as a gold mine for potential targets. In this article, we’ll teach you about some of the most common TikTok scams …
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If you receive a phone call from the local police saying that they have a warrant for your arrest, you’d probably be scared. Who wouldn’t be even when you know you did nothing wrong? Phone scams are prevalent these days, and one of the most common ones is warrant for arrest scams. How do you …
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Did you receive an email from Microsoft? If you don’t notice any problem with your computer or other Microsoft products you use, it’s right to be suspicious! Scammers can impersonate even multi-national companies, such as Microsoft, so you need to ensure that the email from the said company is legit. Unfortunately, Microsoft email scams can …
The internet has made our lives convenient, and we can do almost everything with the aid of technology. Unfortunately, it’s not always safe, and you’ve probably heard of identity theft cases rising, particularly during the pandemic. Thieves can steal and collect different pieces of information to hack your accounts or create fake identities. With so …
So, you’ve got a new laptop, and now you have to set it up. You know that one of the things you need to install is antivirus software. But do you still need it? Your Microsoft laptop comes with Windows Defender by default. But you might wonder if that’s enough. Microsoft Defender for Antivirus, more …
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Do you usually pay through cards? You might have heard about card skimming, so you’re cautious about it. And that’s for good reasons. Card skimming can happen at ATMs, gas stations, restaurants, and retail stores. So if you often use your credit card, you must know how to spot a credit card skimmer, so you …
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Your credit report is one of the most important pieces of financial documentation you have. Monitoring it is one of the best ways to prevent identity theft or stop it on its track. If you find mistakes, inaccurate information, or entries you don’t recognize on your credit report, you can dispute it with the credit …
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Did an old-time friend who hasn’t talked to you for a while suddenly reach out on Facebook about a business opportunity? You know that Facebook scams are prevalent, so we understand if you think this might be a pyramid scam. We’ve looked into official Facebook sources and studied how it deals with scam reports and …
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Do you know someone who was locked out of their Facebook accounts? Are you worried that this might happen to you, too? With about 2.9 billion active users every month, scammers are looking for ways to take advantage of the ongoing rise in the number of Facebook users. Messenger hacking is on the rise, and …
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You might’ve received text messages that looked like IRS notifications. However, you’re not sure if they’re legit. Tax scams are everywhere, so it’s right to be suspicious. You’ve come to the right place. We checked official Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sources to understand the process it follows when communicating with taxpayers. We also looked into …
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