There are hundreds of thousands of NHS Test and Trace scams running on the internet – the latest being a fake ‘Omicron’ message which asks people to book a PCR test without paying. The NHS never asks for payment for these tests. This is a common scam that allows conmen to steal bank card details …
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Non-fungible Tokens have been here since 2014. But now they are becoming a popular way to buy and sell digital work online. NFT is a digital asset representing real-world things like music, art, videos, and games. Crypto enthusiasts have spent millions of dollars on NFTs. The value of an NFT depends on how much the …
Scammers are taking advantage of the crisis in Ukraine by creating fake charities to divert donations to their pockets. These frauds make it look easy for people to donate money to a legitimate cause. The good news is that millions of people want to help the Ukrainian people, but you can protect yourself from scammers …
The UK government has changed laws to protect citizens from online scam ads. This new bill is an important step in the fight against common scams, even though experts have been arguing that it is not enough. More legislation is needed, and it is likely that this Bill will be a welcome addition to the …
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The Five Most Common Online Scams in 2022 And How To Avoid Them Online fraud scams are increasingly common, with scammers taking over $47 billion per year from unsuspecting individuals. Just as the general public becomes aware of one scam, another takes its place. Scams are becoming more convincing, and it’s harder than ever …
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The amount of money lost by Australians to scammers has risen by almost 23 percent, from December 2021 to January 2022. The number of crimes reported to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) increased by over forty percent from the previous month, with losses relating to arrest and life-threatening threats making up the biggest …
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The FCA has issued a notice to HENEX Global in relation to its cryptocurrency business. It warns that the firm offers high-risk financial products and carries out activities that are not regulated in the UK. The FCA note highlights the risks of such activity to consumers. While the company does not respond to the notice, …
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Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission, Consob, has ordered the closure of five new illegal financial services websites. The blackout is the latest step taken to combat the growth of illegal trading websites. The Commission, based in Milan, said that the five new sites operate in the country without authorization. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that …
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A report by Chainalysis revealed that crypto scammers stole over $14 billion in 2021 alone. The majority of the funds were stolen by rug pulls, which are attacks by developers who pretend to be building legitimate cryptocurrency projects but are actually stealing investor money. In total, about $13 billion has been lost to these scams, …
A new Amazon Token Crypto scam is popping up around the internet, so beware if you are in Italy or indeed anywhere around the world. This bogus program will provide you with a legitimate-looking dashboard where you can manage your cryptocurrency portfolio. It will also allow you to purchase fake “Amazon Tokens” using other cryptocurrencies. …
