#online-scams
#online-scams
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3 weeks agoAmazon issues 'do not click' warning amid increase in scams ahead of Prime Day
Amazon has warned customers about an increase in online scams, highlighting various types, such as order confirmation scams and tech support scams, particularly ahead of Prime Day.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 month agoBig Lots new store openings come with a warning for online shoppers: Don't fall for scam websites
Scammers have been targeting consumers with online ads impersonating Big Lots. Links within these ads direct hopeful shoppers to fake websites that are not affiliated with the official retailer. Be aware that any advertisements promoting online Big Lots deals are not legitimate.
Online marketing
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 month agoSpot the scam: How to outsmart online cons like a pro
Managing risks is crucial when using crypto wallets and online platforms, similar to traditional banking.
Staying alert can help individuals avoid common online scams prevalent in both crypto and general internet use.
fromBKReader
2 months agoHow to Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying Cannabis Seeds
Be aware of red flags when buying cannabis seeds online to avoid scams.
Look for real contact information and genuine customer reviews.
Beware of prices that seem too good to be true.
Ensure there is a germination or shipping guarantee.
fromNew York Post
3 months agoI exposed my husband's 'online affair' - he was flirting with a scammer claiming to be an ex-porn star
"I saw the minimum payment in our shared bank account had changed, and when I asked, Clive was very sheepish. When he explained, I was firing so many questions at him - had he met them? Had they had sex?"
UK news
Online marketing
fromFast Company
3 months ago'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube
Scambaiting is on the rise as a response to increased sophisticated scams, allowing individuals to combat scammers directly.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months agoDog groomer urges caution after social media scam
The consequences of them getting access to your Facebook page is that they could take down your page, and maybe change the name of your page to show something else, to push out their message to your followers.
Social media marketing
fromwww.dw.com
4 months agoIndians repatriated after release from Myanmar scam centers DW 03/10/2025
Thousands of people have been freed from scam centers along the Myanmar-Thai border, with repatriation efforts underway.
The crackdown reveals the scale of human trafficking and the financial impact of online scams.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months agoA Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt
The recent scam involving a French woman who was duped out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt highlights how sophisticated online scams have become, especially with AI technology that generates convincing images and videos.
France news
fromIrish Independent
6 months agoWoman hands 800,000 to scammers after fake Brad Pitt convinces her to divorce husband and marry him instead
Anne, a 53-year-old interior designer, disclosed that she fell in love with an AI-generated version of Brad Pitt, believing she was in a genuine relationship. She said, 'I thought he was real; I was convinced we would get married, so I left my husband and sent all my settlement money to help him.' This heartbreaking story underscores the dangers of online scams, particularly ones using AI to impersonate beloved celebrities.
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