DALLAS (KDAF) — A new survey from IDShield, a leading identity theft protection service from LegalShield, has revealed that 7 out of 10 Americans who use dating apps have been scammed, losing money and risking their identity. Top Findings From the Survey: Men are falling victim more frequently (74%) than…
The holidays are all about giving, but for some it’s all about preying on those givers to get their money. And now Michigan residents are being warned of a new twist on an old scam this holiday season. One using the popular ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange is now targeting people…
In a recent discoverysecurity experts at Dr.Web, it has been revealed that numerous popular Android applications are infecting phones with a highly irritating form of adware. This invasive adware bombards the screens of users with annoying sponsored messages, creating a frustrating and disruptive experience. Although it may not initially seem…
DAVID HAYFORD If it seems too good to be true, trust your instincts…it’s too good to be true! That’s the overall message from the recent AARP Virginia-sponsored Scam Jam at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hub in Churchill. Jeff Feighner of the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office offered suggestions on ways to…
While everyone has their own genuine reasons for blocking messages from another person, being on the receiving end of a shutout can be an incredibly painful experience. We’ve probably all been blocked on some form of social media for one reason or another, whether is be by a bitter ex…
Remember when we talked about how those sneaky phishing attacks are becoming more common? Well, this time, it looks like Google users might be the target. We haven’t seen this one before. While this email uses the Google logo and initially feels legitimate, it’s not. This is another example of…
If you are someone who is looking for love online, no problem, but beware, because unfortunately, scammers are now using dating sites to scam innocent folks. Proud singles are looking for love, hopefully in all the right places but sometimes looking for love comes in the form of searching on…
Scams seem to be on the rise and they come in all forms. Most recently, there have been subscription scams and scams that target smart TVs. Now, the Better Business Bureau is warning people of scams targeting job seekers who apply for a job online from what they think is…
As Australians grapple with cost-of-living pressures due to rising inflation, scammers are taking advantage of people’s increased financial vulnerability. With a major data breach hitting telecom giant, Optus, as recently as last week, the ACCC has issued a warning urging Australians to watch out for scams. The cyberattack on Optus…
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to beware of romance scams on social media and online dating sites. “Criminals continue to prey on people’s emotions by taking advantage of those who turn to online platforms in an attempt to foster new connections,” said Carr. “As we…
