iPhone 5 tester SMS text scam hits cellphone users
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 17:19
Scammers don't just lure you into visiting their websites via email, Facebook and Twitter - you can be targeted on your mobile phone too.
For instance, there have been numerous people on the internet who have reported receiving messages like the following
Technology firms create DMarc to fight phishing
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- Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 16:03
A crackdown on "phishing" scams has been announced by 15 of the top technology companies.
Email providers such as Google and Microsoft will work with companies like Paypal and the Bank of America to improve authentication.
Apple billing e-mail scam making the rounds
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 December 2011 17:43
Last week we warned that people be aware of potential Christmas scams, especially those involving Apple's products as the company has become exceptionally popular in the past few years.
While the scam I mentioned in our previous warning was laughably fake, apparently a number of Apple customers have found a new e-mail scam circulating that gives the appearance of being quite genuine.
Lady Gaga's Facebook page attacked by iPad scam
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- Published on Monday, 19 December 2011 16:00
A scam claiming to offer free iPads has appeared on the Facebook page of pop phenomenon Lady Gaga.
With over 45 million fans on Facebook, the scammers must have been rubbing their hands in glee - imagining just how many people might click on the link without thinking.
Beware Nanny / Au Pair scams
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- Published on Thursday, 15 December 2011 17:00
These days some of you could get the email offering the position of a nanny, but the details of the job seem too good to be true!
- A starting wage of £2700 per month, plus £700 per week for "petty expenses" - with room for negotiation upon starting.
- My own private well-furnished master bedroom, with laptop, internet connection, TV and "other necessary gadgets".
- Freedom to study in any school of my choice, with tuition fees all paid for.
- Don't have to work at weekends, so free to explore London or hang-out with other well-paid nannies.
Facebook scam: Get a Costco Gift Card for FREE!
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 14:00
Facebook scammers are once again exploiting ignorant victims with claims of a free gift card giveaway on the social network. You cannot get a free voucher to Costco, the largest membership warehouse club chain in the US; the story is false.
This version says something along the lines of “Get a Costco Gift Card for FREE! (limited time only)” followed by a link to a fraudulent website.
Amazon users targeted with new phishing attack
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 December 2011 17:00
Have you received an email telling you that your Amazon.com account is about to expire? Does the message urge you to confirm that you need to confirm "wether" (sic) you wish to continue to use the account or risk deactivation?
Well, hold up a minute. Because if you respond to the notification in haste, you could be repenting at leisure.
Scammers try to trick LinkedIn users with sob story
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- Published on Sunday, 04 December 2011 17:00
One of your friends or work colleagues has gone on urgent business far away, and has been robbed of their credit cards, wallet and mobile phone.
But you can be a hero! You can rescue them by galloping in to the rescue by sending them some much-needed cash. Of course, it's nothing but a scam - sent by a criminal who has broken into the account of one of your online friends.
Apple Store billing phishing - beware bogus emails!
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 18:05
Phishing isn't just about stealing your banking details, your PayPal password or even your Facebook login credentials. These days it could be your Apple account that is being targeted too.
With more and more people having Apple IDs (used by millions for purchasing software from the Mac or iPhone App stores, or downloading music and movies from iTunes) it's inevitable that criminals will show an interest in stealing your credentials.
"PayPal email address change" phishing scheme doing rounds
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- Published on Monday, 28 November 2011 18:37
PayPal users are targeted again as emails supposedly sent by the online payment company urge them to fill out a form with their personal and financial information in order to prevent the suspension of their accounts:
