Criminals are constantly inventing new scams to try and reap where they don’t sow. These criminals are always a step ahead. When authorities think they have figured out the mischief the scammers are upto, they quickly invent a new trick. One of the most recent scams targeting vulnerable citizens of Europe is the loan fee …
Giant cryptocurrency company FTX took investors by surprise towards the end of 2022, suddenly collapsing and going down with billions of investor money – estimated to be as high as $3.1 billion. The company, which had curved the image of king in the world of crypto, is now bankrupt and undergoing restructuring. Prior to the …
Beware of scammers who organize non-existent expos. An Expo scam is when someone creates a fake event, usually in the form of an exposition, and gets innocent people to pay for it in advance. They then disappear without a trace, leaving the victims out of pocket and without an Expo. One recent and high-profile example …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time when scammers are on the prowl. They know that people are more likely to let their guard down during the holiday season and that’s when they’ll try to scam you. So be careful! A dating scammer will try to get you to …
Facebook Marketplace scams are on the rise, and banks are increasingly worried about fraudsters taking advantage of the marketplace to con unsuspecting users. In recent months, there have been a number of reports of people being scammed out of money after trying to buy items through the Marketplace. In most cases, the scammer will contact …
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Finding a great holiday destination is the dream of many. A good holiday in a great location sets the perfect environment to break away from the monotony of work or home, setting you free to experience the world in a different setup and soak in new experiences. But swindlers have taken note of this, and …
As the world cup kicks off in Qatar, scammers are also kicking off their evil plans to scam people who are fixated on the world cup- and there are billions of football fans in the world. Scamers love events such as the world cup because there are so many interested people who follow these events. …
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A Black Friday scam is a fraudulent offer or advertisement that appears during the Black Friday sales period. The scam may take the form of a fake product advertised at an unbeatable price, or a fake sale on a legitimate product. Scammers often use social media to spread their offers, and they may target specific …
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As millions across Europe prepare for the Christmas season, scammers are also preparing to swindle the unsuspecting population. The mood around Christmass time is always jolly, a time to be happy and share beautiful moments with family and friends. But this is not the case for scammers. Instead, they are busy plotting to take advantage …
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The EU Approves The MiCA and TFR Crypto Regulation Bills Even though the cryptocurrency industry has seen a major boom in the past few years, there are still a lot of scams and fraud cases popping up. Recently, the European Union took a major step and approved the extensive Markets in Crypto Assets or MiCA …
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