Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams This Season IdentityIQ Scammers take advantage of those who want to give during the holiday season, warns Credit & Debt CEO Jeff Mandel in an interview with LiveNOW from Fox. link] What’s worse is that scams are at an all-time high during the holiday season. Tips to Help Avoid Holiday Scams 1.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. Change your passwords.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. Lock your devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Now, the latest that has been published by Group-IB claims Moscow’s involvement in the password stealing of over 50 million users. Group-IB claims that many of the hackers were active members taking part in organized crime and were involved in automated scam-as-a-service campaigns spreading malware and espionage-related tools.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams IdentityIQ In today’s tech-driven world, QR (quick response) codes are everywhere. Fake QR code scams have quickly become a massive issue. Here, we unwrap how to help avoid fake QR code scams to keep you and your private information safe. What Are Fake QR Code Scams?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. A 21 year old man named David Smith, from Connecticut, allegedly figured out a way to extract large quantities of cash from drivers with a scam stretching back to 2020.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Tax Season Scams: How to Protect Your Identity IdentityIQ While it’s important to be on high alert and protect your identity all year long, tax season is an especially vulnerable time. Every tax season, identity thieves run a variety of scams to get their hands on taxpayers’ personal information. It’s probably a scam.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. About three-quarters of American consumers have encountered some form of holiday-related scam.

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Dark Reading

JULY 14, 2022

Attackers use scam security checks to steal victims' government documents, photos, banking information, and email passwords, researchers warn.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. In data breaches, cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to databases containing personal information – including names, addresses, and passwords.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

Facebook scams are a constant nuisance and vary from like-farming to scams that can cost you some serious money. How to avoid Facebook scams In this case I was able to spot the scam because it made me suspicious that two unrelated friends might be tagged in a similar post. The latest one we found is a bit morbid.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Smart TV Scams: How to Avoid the Growing Threat IdentityIQ Smart TVs – such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks with streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube TV – it seems like everyone has them these days. And in this case, it’s the possibility to be scammed right from your own couch. What are Smart TV Scams?

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2019

site that helps him manage more than 500 scam properties and interactions with up to 100 (soon-to-be-scammed) “guests” looking to book the fake listings. The Land Lordz administrative panel for a scammer who’s running dozens of Airbnb scams in the United Kingdom. The price is € 250 + €500 secure deposit.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 14, 2022

What is a Brushing Scam? Instead of it being the delivery website’s fault, it’s likely that you might becoming a part of a brushing scam. Instead of it being the delivery website’s fault, it’s likely that you might becoming a part of a brushing scam. What is a Brushing Scam? IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Roblox Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ By now, you’ve more than likely heard the cheerful chatter of your child and their friends discussing Roblox and even been nagged on more than one occasion to buy them some Robux. What Is a Roblox Scam? A closer look at one of these scams showcases the cunning behind them.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The site claims: MetaMask cannot recover your password. We will use your secret recovery phrase to validate your ownership, restore your wallet, and set up a new password. The MetaMask site is a secret recovery phrase phish. First, enter the secret recovery phrase that you were given when you created your wallet.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 30, 2021

Recently, Cofense Phishing Defense Center analysts discovered a rather unusual PayPal credential phishing scam. Phishing is a malicious technique used by cybercriminals to gather sensitive information (credit card data, usernames, and passwords, etc.) from users.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

Scams range from unsolicited calls offering help with your “infected” computer to fully-fledged websites where you can purchase heavily over-priced versions of legitimate security software. The scams primarily emanate from call centers in South Asia, mainly India. Maybe we should be flattered, but frankly we are annoyed.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Hermann said AI voice cloning scams are, unfortunately, working.

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Identity IQ

MAY 16, 2023

The Growing Threat of Google Voice Scams IdentityIQ Imagine this: You’re eagerly selling an antique dresser on Facebook Marketplace and a prospective buyer communicates interest in it. However, they express concern that you may be trying to scam them. What is a Google Voice Scam? What is Google Voice? phone number.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

How to Avoid and Report Boss Scams. A boss scam is a phishing (email) or smishing (text messages) scam used by hackers. Hackers send fraudulent emails or texts in the boss scam, impersonating your boss or another executive. Information gathered through such scams can then be used for illegal activities and identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Group-IB cybersecurity researchers recently identified several Russian-speaking cybercrime groups offering infostealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS), resulting in the theft of more than 50 million passwords thus far. Don’t save passwords in browser. Read next: Best Password Management Software & Tools.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 26, 2022

How Do You Avoid Tax Scams? Tax season is here, and it’s essential to watch out for common tax scams. The IRS reports that in the last nine years tax scams have cost victims more than $23 million. Here are two scams to be aware of and a few tips for how you can help avoid them. Phone Scams. Email Phishing Scams.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2022

4 Ways to Avoid Payment App Scams. There are several scams that criminals can run to cheat payment app users out of their money or trick them into providing personal information. If you use payment apps, use these tips to help avoid scams. Avoid Phishing Scams. IdentityIQ. Don’t Pay for Goods or Services.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. Impersonation scams are deceptive tactics used by cybercriminals to pose as trusted entities or individuals to exploit victims.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Staying at a hotel should be an enjoyable experience. But unfortunately, there are many scams out there that can make it a nightmare. To help protect your personal information and money, it is important to be aware of the most common hotel scams and how to help avoid them.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

Avoid sending sensitive information like tax forms, credit card numbers, bank account information, or passwords via email. It could very well be a business email compromise (BEC) scam, which cost businesses $26 billion in 2019 alone. Follow These Five Tips to Avoid a Phishing Scam appeared first on Adam Levin.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding the upcoming Valentine’s Day, telling people to watch out for romance scams. “CISA reminds users to be wary of internet romance scams,” says the agency. Once your heart is hooked on hope, they turn the tables.”

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This morning Malwarebytes Labs received a scam masquerading as a security alert from Uber. If this wasn't you, reset your password here: [URL redacted]. Because it spoofed the real Uber number, the scam security message appeared alongside all the real security messages we get from Uber. The scam site.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Warnings abound of a major new piece of fraud doing the rounds which uses your relative’s voice as part of a blackmail scam. The tale is retold by a Tik-Tok user who fell for the scam tactic , who says: "New scam alert. I usually don’t fall for scams but they got me.". Scams go around, come around.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2023

You may have seen a worrying report of Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used in a virtual kidnapping scam. Unfortunately, with the daughter out of sight this just made the scam seem more believable. Virtual kidnapping scams have been around for many years , but this is a new spin on a well-worn technique. A plausible alert.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“We discovered the scam via an unsecured database used by the fraudsters to store private data belonging to 100,000s of their victims.” “The people running the scam were tricking Facebook users into providing login credentials for their private accounts via a tool pretending to reveal who was visiting their profiles.”

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2021

There are some scams on Steam which have stood the test of time. Like Steam phishing campaigns, this particular Steam scam—referred to loosely as the “I accidentally reported you” or “I accidentally reported your account” scam—has been coming and going since initial reports of it emerged in late 2018.

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