What the Tech: Beware of a new cryptocurrency scam that could cost you thousands of dollars
Be on the lookout for a cryptocurrency scam that nearly fooled our Consumer Technology Reporter Jamie Tucker.
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What the Tech: Beware of a scam that targets PayPal
Scammers are using the popular PayPal online payment system to trick people out of their money, even people who’ve never used PayPal.
What the Tech: Facebook cracks down on viral posts
Facebook has begun flagging a viral scam responsible for tricking people into sharing a post that does absolutely nothing but help hackers and scammers.
What the Tech: Beware of a scam that’s making a comeback
This scam has made the rounds every few years, and chances are, someone you know might have fallen victim to it without ever mentioning it to anyone.
What the Tech? How to Avoid a Facebook Marketplace Scam
Here’s how to avoid a scam on Facebook Marketplace.
ON YOUR SIDE: Montgomery Fire/Rescue Warns of Scam
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department wants to warn you of what they say is an email scam that is going around.
What the Tech? Beware of Online COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Scammers are cybercriminals are taking advantage of COVID-19 and the recently released vaccines to prey on people anxiously waiting. “Since January, we’ve seen over 5,000 websites registered that include the word ‘vaccine’,” says BrandShield CEO Yoav Keren. BrandShield is a company that hunts down fake websites and takes them down. He says the scam websites post a major threat to…
