Selling items online can be a great way to make extra cash, but scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick unsuspecting sellers. A recent incident on Facebook Marketplace highlights one of the most common and costly scams — the overpayment scam — which could leave victims out hundreds of dollars if they’re not careful.

Scammers are increasingly impersonating trusted technology companies to intimidate victims into handing over sensitive information and money. One of the latest schemes making the rounds is the so-called Apple iCloud Investigator Scam, a fraud that relies on fear, authority, and urgency rather than technical hacking.

Amazon has issued a new alert to customers after researchers uncovered a wave of fake Amazon websites, phishing messages, and impersonation scams targeting shoppers during the busy holiday season. Criminals are creating look-alike sites and sending messages designed to steal logins, payment details, or verification codes from Amazon users.

Streaming giant Roku under scrutiny for alleged collection and monetisation of kids’ viewing and voice data — what it means for your family’s privacy.