The world of online scams is vast and ever-evolving. While phishing scams – those deceptive emails or texts trying to lure you to fake websites – get a lot of attention, a more sinister threat lurks in the shadows: pharming. Pharming is a dangerous scam that’s littered all over the internet even though very few…

In the rush of our online lives, a simple typing error seems harmless and usually goes unnoticed. But what if that single mistyped letter in a website address could lead you down a dangerous path? That’s the reality of typosquatting, a scam that’s more common than most of us realize. This deceptively simple scam preys…

Popular payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have revolutionized how people send and receive money. Millions of people enjoy the convenience these apps provide, however, there is a dark side to this convenience. Whenever something is popular, scammers find vulnerabilities they can exploit, and these payment apps are no different. Of course,…

The rise of AI has brought many benefits and positive changes to everyday life as we know it. These tools can be helpful, educational, and entertaining, so their popularity is more than understandable. However, just as there are positives to these marvels of technology, there is a dark side as well. AI’s integration into criminal…

While improvement projects can be exciting, they are also a hunting ground for unscrupulous contractors and con artists, eager to exploit trusting homeowners. If you think these con artists will help you improve your living space and boost the value of your home, think again. Home improvement scams can leave you with financial losses, shoddy…

Travel opens doors to unforgettable experiences, but the excitement of a new destination can easily cloud someone’s judgment. Tourists are notoriously targeted by scammers, tricksters, and con artists as they’re seen as easy targets, especially since they’re far from home.  You shouldn’t allow scammers to ruin your hard-earned vacation and leave you penniless in an…

No matter what, health is always a priority for people, and scammers know how to take advantage of those just looking to be their best selves. Being at top health has always had some issues and roadblocks, but in the age of information overload, navigating the world of health can be overwhelming.  Nowadays, we’re constantly…

Grandparents hold a special place within families, showering their grandchildren with limitless love and care. Tragically, this bond has become the target of countless scammers who have over the years perfected the so-called grandparents scam.   Praying on the elderly, especially those with families and grandchildren, is nothing new, but scammers are always finding new…

Tech support scams have been around for a long time, and almost anyone who’s owned a computer in the past decade has come across one of them. It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book, a scammer calls up a potential victim and tries to get access to their computer and steal all of…

Rental scams are a growing problem, and they prey on the hopes and anxieties of those who are doing nothing more than trying to find their new home. And with the cost of living and real estate increasing more and more every year, it can feel like a breath of fresh air when you find…