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The “Hi Mum” Scam: How Scammers Impersonate Your Children

Your phone buzzes. It's a text message from an unknown number. "Hi Mum, I dropped my phone in the toilet and it's completely broken. This...

The “Pig Butchering” Scam: When Romance Meets Fake Crypto Investing

It starts with a simple "wrong number" text scam or a match on a dating app. The person is attractive, successful, and polite. They don't...

The Google Voice Verification Scam: Don’t Share That 6-Digit Code!

You just posted an old couch or iPhone for sale on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Almost immediately, you get a message from an interested...

The “Geek Squad” Email Scam: How to Spot the Fake $399 Invoice

You check your inbox and see a shocking subject line: "Thank you for your order" or "Subscription Renewal Processed." You open the email to find...

“USPS Package Cannot Be Delivered” Text Scam: Don’t Click the Link!

You are waiting for an Amazon order or a holiday gift. Your phone buzzes. It's a text message that looks like it's from the...

The “Wrong Number” Text Scam: Why You Must Ignore “Alina” and “Mandy”

It usually starts innocently. You look at your phone and see a text message from an unknown number: "Hi David, are we still meeting for...

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