Holiday safety: Essential tips to safeguard yourself from these 10 online scams
1 year ago

Holiday safety: Essential tips to safeguard yourself from these 10 online scams

India TV News  

As the holiday season approaches, the risk of falling victim to scams is on the rise. A software firm, Check Point has provided a list of ten common holiday scams and tips on how to avoid them. 10 Common Holiday Scams to Avoid This Season From deceptive social media ads to fake charities and job scams, here's what you need to watch out for and how to stay safe: Deceptive Social Media Ads: Beware of ads leading to fraudulent online stores. Verify job legitimacy, check for realistic compensation structures, and avoid jobs requiring payment for supplies or training. Business Email Compromise Scams: Fraudsters impersonate company executives, attempting to deceive individuals into paying fake invoices.

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Stay alert during holiday season Phishing sites lure shoppers with enticing deals
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Stay alert during holiday season Phishing sites lure shoppers with enticing deals

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Since holidays are here, cybercriminals are also putting in overtime and threat actors are poised to take advantage of consumers hoping to shop for yearly discounts. The next time when you open your inbox, be cautious as threat actors can deliver convincing phishing emails directly to consumer inbox, aided by AI tools including generative AI platforms. Check Point Research …

Google warns of THESE 5 major scamming threats to avoid
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Google warns of THESE 5 major scamming threats to avoid

India TV News  

Google has recently warned users about an increase in online scams and cyber fraud. To help people stay safe, Google’s Trust and Safety Team has highlighted five recent online scam trends. Deepfake Scams One rising scam involves "deepfake" technology, where hackers create realistic-looking videos of well-known figures to deceive people. These scammers may claim that these figures are promoting fake …

‘Scamvent’ calendar highlights common frauds over Christmas
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Scamvent’ calendar highlights common frauds over Christmas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Stuart Skinner, a fraud expert from NatWest, said: “We …

India saw massive increase in online scams during festive shopping season, finds survey
1 month ago

India saw massive increase in online scams during festive shopping season, finds survey

Firstpost  

With more Indians turning to online shopping around the festivities, online scammers are having a field day. Thanks to deepfakes and sophisticated phishing attacks, Diwali 2024 saw a massive uptick in online scams, as per McAfee’s Global Festive Shopping Survey 2024 Online platforms were popular for their convenience and attractive discounts, but these benefits came at a risk. Diwali 2024 …

10 Sneaky Travel Scams That Too Many People Fall For
4 months ago

10 Sneaky Travel Scams That Too Many People Fall For

Huff Post  

martin-dm via Getty Images Travel scams seem to be increasingly common amid the rise of technological advancements like AI. “Always verify that you’re calling the real customer service department, or that you’re on a legitimate rental-car-company website.” Another car rental scam involves fake claims of damage. “This happens sometimes with well-known rental companies.” Emergency Calls “Another scam involves robocallers who …

Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel
1 year ago

Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel

BBC  

Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel martin-dm/Getty Images With news of Booking.com hackers increasing attacks on customers, we ask two cyber-security and travel fraud experts for their top tips on how to protect yourself when booking a trip. "The service industry just doesn't work like that – it's meant to be a nice experience," he said. fotoVoyager/Getty Images …

Public urged to be aware of online scams in Boxing Day sales
2 years, 11 months ago

Public urged to be aware of online scams in Boxing Day sales

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shoppers have been warned of online scammers during the Boxing …

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