MILLIONS of WhatsApp users are at risk of being caught out by a devastating scam. It could cost you thousands, but thankfully it’s easily avoided if you know how. 1 Be wary of any text asking for money, even if it appears to be from a loved oneCredit: WhatsApp WhatsApp is…
It’s the last week of 2023, but the scammers haven’t given up. They’re continuing to spread phishing links to try to exploit you. We’ve found a large number of scams that you should watch out for, including ones relating to Walmart, Venmo, USPS, and FedEx. Would you have been able to…
Sam Neill and Julian Dennison from Taika Waititi’s film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Photo / Supplied Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill has issued a dramatic warning to fans over dozens of social media accounts impersonating him in attempted love scams. Neill, 75, shared the warning to Instagram via his assistant…
1. Good afternoon everyone, to our friends who are here with us on-site, as well as those who have joined us online. A warm welcome to the second edition of Scaminar, which is organised together with The Straits Times. The theme for this year’s Scaminar is “ACT Against Scams”. 2. …
1. Good afternoon everyone, to our friends who are here with us on-site, as well as those who have joined us online. A warm welcome to the second edition of Scaminar, which is organised together with The Straits Times. The theme for this year’s Scaminar is “ACT Against Scams”. 2. …
SINGAPORE – Keying in your personal details to access free Wi-Fi at a cafe might sound harmless, but it could lead to a lifetime of regret. Fraudsters can get their hands on such information – through hacking or buying it illegally – and claim to be from government agencies to…
MILLIONS of WhatsApp users are at risk of being caught out by a devastating scam. It could cost you thousands, but thankfully it’s easily avoided if you know how. 1 Be wary of any text asking for money, even if it appears to be from a loved oneCredit: WhatsApp WhatsApp is…
Netflix’s new documentary, The Tinder Swindler, is a wild ride. The show examines how an alleged fraudster impacted the lives of multiple women, matching with them on Tinder and treating them to expensive dates to gain their trust — and eventually asking for huge sums of money. While you may watch…
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached her second final in the past three Grand Slam tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday. (More Tennis News) Rybakina added to what already was an impressive run through a string of top opponents. Azarenka, the champion at…
The renowned football commentator revealed on Twitter that her mum had received an “incredibly believable” WhatsApp message that ended up being a scam. Like other similar WhatsApp attacks, this latest swindle began with a scammer messaging Oatley’s mum from an unknown number and posing as Jacqui herself. The WhatsApp texts…
