If you’ve received an email from security@facebookmail.com, you’re not alone. Thousands of Facebook users every month ask the same question: is this a real email from Facebook or a phishing attempt? (well, I didn’t yet received one, but i got Read more
Florida residents are once again being targeted by a fake text message scam impersonating the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The fraudulent messages, which began circulating in late September, have intensified over the past few weeks Read more
Thousands of Americans have recently received alarming text messages and robocalls claiming to be from Bank of America (BoA). The messages warn that a Target.com purchase was declined and instruct the recipient to call 1-833-225-5516 to resolve the issue. This Read more
A new scam text is making the rounds, posing as an urgent message from Robinhood, the popular investing app. It warns users that their account has “experienced an unknown anomaly” and is “at risk of theft.” The message, which looks Read more
Knowing how to check if a website is legitimate can protect you from stolen cards, account takeovers, or identity theft. Over the past six months, I’ve studied how online scams evolve, and I’ve discovered that identifying a fake website doesn’t Read more
Phishing is a cybercrime technique where attackers attempt to steal sensitive information by pretending to be a trusted organization or individual. Online phishing attacks can target anyone who uses email, messaging apps, social media, or even phone calls. Cybercriminals rely Read more
Scammers in 2025 leaned on artificial intelligence, social platforms, and the gaps in digital payments to scale fraud faster than ever. This article lists 12 web-based and online scams that actually occurred in 2025, explains how each worked, and gives Read more
Online scams are among the fastest-growing threats on the internet. In 2024, cybercrime and online fraud caused global losses exceeding $12 billion (plus my 48$ I lost on crypto scam as well, and this made me create this website), leaving Read more
