by admin | Dec 10, 2017 | Scam of the day
As shown by the data breach at Equifax where hackers took advantage of Equifax not downloading a software security patch in a timely manner, constant updating of the software we all use with the latest security patches and updates is a critical part of avoiding scams...
by admin | Dec 10, 2017 | Scam of the day
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s newly formed Cyber Unit brought its first charges of fraud and securities regulations violations against Dominic Lacroix and his company PlexCorps in regard to an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in which Lacroix promised...
by admin | Dec 9, 2017 | Scam of the day
Ransomware is the name for malware that once installed on a computer, often unwittingly through clicking on links in spear phishing emails, encrypts and locks all of the victim’s data. The cybercriminal then threatens to destroy the data unless a bounty is...
by admin | Dec 7, 2017 | Scam of the day
Pets, particularly puppies are a popular holiday gift. People buy dogs or other pets on line and although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in return for the money that they wire to the scammer who may have a website or...
by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | Scam of the day
Weight loss scams are among the most common scams and with good reason. Many people want to lose weight and most of the scam products promise to do that for you easily without diet or exercise. The unfortunate truth is that there is no magic formula for quick and easy...
