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Looking for a job? Scammers want to trick you with fake opportunities. Listen to this one-minute episode for a few red flags to watch out for.
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Netflix is arguably the biggest streaming platform globally, with just over 220 million users. The U.S. and Canada make up a big slice of the userbase, collectively accounting for 75 million. At $15 per month for a standard subscription, that is a sizeable revenue.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict may seem like something happening far away, but its impact has already reached our shores.
Scammers are quick to take advantage of any world crisis to find new victims. We saw this over the last couple of years during the pandemic and extreme weather events. Tap or click here for our report on Russia-Ukraine War scams and how to avoid falling victim to them.
A flashlight, first-aid kit and mobile battery pack are just some items that can help you survive any emergency. However, you don’t want any of those items to cause an emergency. While lithium-ion batteries have been blamed for injuries, several flashlights are now the subject of a recall.
Tax season is in full swing, but time is running out if you haven’t submitted them yet. It’s not just regular taxpayers who feel the deadline inching closer. Scammers are also looking to make a quick buck.
Cybercriminals are again impersonating agents from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), employing all the tricks in their malicious arsenal. In addition, scammers are sending out emails that could infect your device with malware.
Facebook Messenger lets you send a message to anyone on Facebook, regardless of your friendship status (unless they’ve blocked you). If you are, in fact, friends on the social network, you can also call them or initiate a video chat.
There is still a considerable demand for COVID-19 tests, and there are several at-home options. But not all COVID-19 tests are equal. Late last year, millions were recalled as they didn’t seem as reliable as expected.
Modern burglars are less like the bumbling bozos in “Home Alone” and more like the highly organized team in “Ocean’s Eleven.” In 2018, a high-tech group of criminals stole around $10 million from 50 Long Island businesses by hacking into wireless networks and disabling alarm systems. The victims learned that there are always more ways to upgrade your existing home security system even though they set up alarms.
Cryptocurrency is a risky choice of investment. There are thousands of digital currencies out there, and they all share one thing in common: volatility. Your profits can soar or crash at any given moment due to supply and demand, competition, governance and even social media hype.
There are plenty of places where scammers search for new victims. While phishing remains an effective attack method, online e-commerce websites like eBay are lucrative hunting grounds. Facebook’s Marketplace is also regularly used, so it’s essential to know the tricks used by criminals.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, charities worldwide have sprung into action. Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would send “tens of thousands of tons” of medical supplies, food and water to soldiers and civilians. Tap or click here for the best ways to donate to Ukrainian people and forces.
