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Over $10 billion was stolen in DeFi-related theft this year. Here’s how to protect yourself from common crypto scams

It’s been a big year for digital assets. With growing interest in the space and mainstream acceptance, the value of the cryptocurrency market briefly surpassed $3 trillion in November, and top coins like bitcoin and ether hit all-time highs. But with the hype,...

That Facebook ad may be a scam. Here’s how to avoid fraud when shopping for holiday gifts.

Dennis Creedon was scrolling through his Facebook feed when he saw a sale on stamps. The social media website showed an ad offering 100 regular U.S. postage stamps for $46, lower than their $58 face value. The ad noted that stamp prices had jumped in August and warned...

They thought they got their dream job at Riot Games — but it was a scam

At first, it seemed like a dream come true. A would-be games industry worker received an email from a recruiter asking them to apply for a job at Riot Games. After a brief interview process that spanned multiple rounds over email and Discord, they got the offer....

Presque Isle Lights Event Falls Victim to Facebook Scam

Some people are traveling several miles to Presque Isle State Park for a holiday lights display, but some are feeling duped once they get here because of a social media scam.   There's a saying that you shouldn’t always believe what you see, and we know in...
Beware of donation scams involving Ukraine

Beware of donation scams involving Ukraine

There is an outpouring of moral and financial support from Canadians who want to donate to the people of Ukraine, but there are also donation scams to be aware of. "I was quite shocked. I would see hundreds of donations through a live stream and the video that claimed...

NFT Scams: How to Avoid Falling Victim

NFT Scams: How to Avoid Falling Victim

If you Google “NFT scams,” the results will likely lead you down a rabbit hole filled with, in some cases, actual cartoon rabbits. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded into a multibillion-dollar sector of the crypto industry in the last 12 months alone. Top...

Avoid OfferUp Scams

Avoid OfferUp Scams

Scammers are the worst. As marketplaces continue to grow their online presence, scam artists are stepping up their games (from all over the world). In 2015, 44.9%—or almost half of all consumer complaints—were related to online fraud. OfferUp, a popular site for...

5 Common Scams Threatening Airbnb Users

5 Common Scams Threatening Airbnb Users

5 common scams threatening Airbnb usersAirbnb warns of five common scams, which are not unique to its platform. 1. Advance-fee scam: Someone offers to pay you or give you something if you pay through a service outside of Airbnb. 2. Phishing scam: Someone sends an...

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