by | Dec 8, 2021 | Internet, Retail, Technology
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....
by | Dec 6, 2021 | Internet, Technology
Omicron COVID-19 variant anxiety inspires new phishing scam offering fake NHS tests to steal data. The global pandemic has provided cover for all sorts of phishing scams over the past couple of years, and the rise in alarm over the spread of the latest COVID-19...
by | Dec 2, 2021 | Internet, Phone, Retail
If you’ve ever received shady, unsolicited text messages that promise $3 million prizes, free cruises, or gift cards, you’ve experienced smishing (a portmanteau for “SMS phishing”). These scam texts—which try to steal your money, identity, or both—can often turn...
by | Dec 1, 2021 | Internet, Retail, Technology
A warning tonight from the U.S Postal Service and area law enforcement to stay alert for a new scam that’s sweeping the nation. It’s a scam aimed at stealing your identity and your money. It’s called the “change of address scam” investigators say people are being...
by | Nov 30, 2021 | Internet, Phone, Retail, Technology
Fake survey scams have been cropping up as shoppers pounce on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, the Better Business Bureau warns. Scammers send you a text message that appears to be from a well-known chain store offering a free product, discount or gift card to...
