Tag: Online Fraud

Fake McAfee invoice email caught on a hook with a warning to check before calling.
Tips & Tricks

McAfee Scam Email: Is info smtx mcafee com Real?

Check whether a McAfee email is real or fake, including [email protected], fake…

Daniel Zimmermann
Daniel Zimmermann
Virus Alert (05261) Scam Site Explained
Cybersecurity Labs

Virus Alert (05261) Scam

"Virus Alert (05261)" is a scam pop-up message you can see on…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Bots in Telegram Offer Crypto Profits, Promote Questionable Apps
Troubleshooting

New Telegram Scam Mimics Digital Wallets, Promotes Shady Apps

A new Telegram scam has emerged, leveraging bots functionality of the application…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Instagram Hacking Online Scams Frenzy
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Fake Instagram Hacking Services

Instagram hacking scams is an old-new direction of online fraud that targets…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Hello Perv Email - Is it a Real Threat?
Tips & Tricks

Hello Perv

“Hello perv” is the name for an email scam that got its…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Fake "Your Computer Is Infected" alert with Don't Call warning and scam support trap.
Troubleshooting

“Your Computer Is Infected” Scam

If a browser says "Your computer is infected", treat it as a…

Daniel Zimmermann
Daniel Zimmermann
Windows Defender Security Warning scam alert with Defender-style shield and do not call warning
Tips & TricksTroubleshooting

Windows Defender Security Warning Scam: Remove the Fake Alert

Windows Defender Security Warning is a fake browser pop-up scam, not a…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Fake alert scareware warning with a cursor hovering over a deceptive button
Tips & TricksTroubleshooting

What Is Scareware? Fake Alerts, Examples, and Removal Steps

Scareware uses fake virus alerts, browser locks, and support scams to make…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Fake PayPal invoice and support-call scam warning with a payment request and phone hook.
Tips & Tricks

PayPal Invoice Scam: Fake Money Requests and Support Calls

Got a PayPal invoice or money request with a fake support number?…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Comparison of a genuine Microsoft sign-in alert and a phishing lookalike
Troubleshooting

account-security-noreply @ accountprotection.microsoft.com: Legit?

Is account-security-noreply @ accountprotection.microsoft.com legitimate? Microsoft uses the domain, but verify each…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam
Instagram scam DM trap showing a fake giveaway message with phishing and payment-warning cues.
Tips & Tricks

Top 12 Instagram Scams in 2026: DMs, Giveaways, and Recovery Traps

Learn the top Instagram scams in 2026, including fake DMs, Amazon giveaway…

Daniel Zimmermann
Daniel Zimmermann
7 Malicious Fake ChatGPT Apps Explained
Cybersecurity Labs

Fake ChatGPT Apps

Fake ChatGPT apps now include polished desktop-download scams such as openew.app, Chat_GPT.exe,…

Stephanie Adlam
Stephanie Adlam

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