Phishing scams: 7 safety tips from a cybersecurity expert: Phishers are crafty and their scams are always evolving. weerapatkiatdumrong Recently, one of my acquaintances, Frank, received an email late on a Monday afternoon with the subject line, “Are you still in the office?” It appeared to come from his manager, who claimed to be stuck …
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Top scams to watch out for as you enjoy this year’s Black Friday sales: Top scams to watch out for as you enjoy this year’s Black Friday sales Despite the continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying …
How to defend against hotel booking scams like a pro: Planning a trip should be an adventure filled with excitement, not navigating a maze of online hotel booking scams. Having access to the internet has made the process of planning a trip easier and more convenient from being able to book a hotel room at …
Tax returns: scams are rising rapidly – how to spot a fake phone call and avoid falling victim: If only it was this easy to detect a scam phone call. Sam72/Shutterstock Tax deadlines, such as the annual January 31 deadline for filing UK self-assessment tax returns, typically cause an uptick in tax scams. This year, …
Email scams are getting more personal – they even fool cybersecurity experts: If an email is setting off alarm bells, check the sender's details Shutterstock We all like to think we’re immune to scams. We scoff at emails from an unknown sender offering us £2 million, in exchange for our bank details. But the game …
South Africa in the news: FNB warns of new scams targeting customers: While there are many common global scams constantly in operation, including phishing, vishing, smishing, and identity theft, financial services group FNB says it has also seen an increase in …: “South Africa” – BingNews S.African medics say Omicron seems milder: That’s one of …
South Africa in the news: ISS: Africa: new playground for crypto scams and money laundering: The continent’s crypto market is still comparatively small, but the options for fraudsters and cyber criminals abound. Africa has the smallest crypto currency economy globally, but the market is …: “South Africa” – BingNews Henley Africa’s second ever Dean’s Dialogue …
Why are there so many text scams all of a sudden?: fizkes/Shutterstock A new “fraud wave” has been reported in the UK, targeting mobile phone users with texts that, at first glance, appear to be from delivery companies or government institutions. You may even have been targeted by the text scams yourself, which often ask …
Coronavirus vaccine scams – fraud experts give their top tips to help you stay safe: The NHS will never ask you to pay to receive your COVID-19 vaccination. My Agency/Shutterstock Across the world, many of us are patiently waiting to be called for the COVID-19 vaccine. And where there is anticipation and hope, fraudsters are …
How to avoid scams when buying a pet online: Buying puppies online can be a dangerous activity. Anna Hoychuk/Shutterstock For many people, the pandemic has been a lonely experience. Because of this, it might be tempting to go on the internet and look for a new animal companion. Whether it is a puppy, kitten or …
South Africa in the news: Unemployed are warned on jobs-for-payment scams: Man is arrested for offering fake jobs at a hospital in Pietermaritzburg to desperate victims and then disappearing with the cash.: “South Africa” – BingNews Covid latest: 115 new deaths, 2 063 more infections and recovery rate remains on 88%: Health Minister Zweli Mkhize …
South Africa in the news: Yoti Fellow Warns About COVID-19 Scams in South Africa: A Yoti Digital Identity Fellow is warning about the alarming number of scams that have tried to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa …: “South Africa” – BingNews Sharing a secret…the quantum way: Researchers at the University of …
Coronavirus scams: the science of how to spot and deal with nuisance callers: Shutterstock/GaudiLab Most of us have experienced unwanted calls at home. This is in spite of efforts by regulators, including the Information Commissioner’s Office and Ofcom, whose most recent report shows that around half of the UK population still receive nuisance calls. Many …
The “classic dating scams of yesteryear” are alive and well online, according to a New York City DA. The New York Times reports a 35-year-old man named Brandon Kiehm was charged Tuesday with using Tinder to defraud two kind-hearted women out of $ 26,000. Weird News –