Amway is a real business with a bad reputation. If you know anyone involved in the company, or you're thinking of joining yourself, make sure to read this post.

This is the origin of one of the most famous online scams in internet history: the Nigerian Prince email.

Got an email from Geek Squad that looks fishy? Here's what to do.

Are you also frustrated by getting fake messages and want to identify that fake message? Then must move down for more detail about fake messages.

Fraud in the NFT-sphere. How it works and how to protect yourself from scams. Let's talk about the main red flags that will help identify rug pull.

We have put together this guide to help you avoid getting scammed. There are several red flags buyers and sellers should be mindful of when shopping.

One of the Ponzi scheme in the history, no one is sounding the alarm!

Learn how to protect yourself when using Uniswap.

Eddie Antar is one of the most remarkable people who has fooled investors. With his "Crazy Eddie" stores, he has earned more than $60 million. But got in prison

The first of a new wave of generative AI-powered scams has arrived on Facebook: images for products that do not exist.

This post covers how to prevent SIM swapping and all of the aspects that make up this insidious cybercrime.

Five examples of what a Paypal invoice scam is, why it works and how to avoid geting scammed by one.

Have you received an unusual or suspicious utility bill? Here's how to tell if it's a scam.

But a ProPublica investigation based on internal corporate documents, interviews and law enforcement records reveals how those safeguards fail to protect buyers

Meme coins have taken the crypto space by storm, but are they going to survive in the long term?

For the last few years, the crypto market has become full of scam schemes undermining users’ trust.

I never thought that as a web design agency owner, I would be susceptible to scams. Read more about how I met a scammer and how it almost ended in tragedy.

We know such typical crypto scams as phishing, rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, etc. But what about the newest cases which cannot be detected even by specialists?

A ProPublica investigation determined that Jugenburg’s dubious alter ego was created as part of what appears to be an Instagram account verification scam.

It was selling human beings — in particular, human beings in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, and other cities in southeast Asia.

Deepfakes twist voices and visuals. Beware of scams using AI-edited videos; what you see may not be real!

Geographz.com is a complete scam! Please don't waste your money.

In at least one case, that same company is now getting pandemic-relatedcontracts

Cybercriminals are flooding the internet with fake job ads and even bogus company hiring websites.

How do you know if you are facing a crypto-scam? The 111PG team tells you how not to be fooled by scam projects and how you can identify them.

Following the successful but expensive launch and sales of digital land plots of Yuga Labs’ metaverse, Ava Labs submitted a proposal suggesting that Avalanche is the ideal blockchain ecosystem for the highly anticipated Otherside metaverse.

Instead, the ads are cybercriminals’ latest attempt to steal people’s identities and use them to commit fraud, according to recent warnings from the FBI

Not only did Twitter let a scammer promote his fake bots for months, but also actively censored the investigator who called him out.

TechBullion.com has a budget for approaching authors on Substack. Here's how I responded.

If I believed all emails that end up in my spam folder, I would be a billionaire: a Nigerian prince promising to reward me in tenfold if I just help him out with a small amount now.

Just a week ago, Google removed 49 Chrome extensions imitating MEW, Ledger, Trezor, and other popular cryptocurrency wallets. Phishing attempts are on the rise, and in this stressful time, it’s also easy to make an irreversible mistake losing your crypto whether you’re new to crypto or an experienced hodler.

Why do I think that this comparison of scammers to cockroaches is accurate?

Cybersecurity has become more important as over 7 billion dollars was lost to hackers in 2021 and Forbes...

Hackers or group of hackers have exploited the bZx Protocol, twice, in under a week, profiting almost USD 1M. In the infographic below, we cover the technicals behind the exploitation.

Story of the developer who stole 300K dollars from an American e-commerce company.

Cybersecurity is one of the world’s most pressing concerns at the moment. State departments, major corporations, healthcare providers, universities, and manufacturing facilities have all been hit hard by cybercrime actors.

The rise in digital marketing scams is alarming. Fraudsters prey on businesses seeking to enhance their online presence, promising quick results and top ranking

Over the last 6 months, our compliance team has learned a few things about catching out referral scheme abusers.

Just about the time today I was writing a LinkedIn post touting the greatness of Huobi Global, BitMEX and founders were drowning in a sea of despair, loneliness, and certain doom in light of CFTC and criminal charges.

My desperate plea for Elon to save my inbox from scamming emails.

Deceptive Doppelgangers: How Deepfakes Caused a Scam of HK $200 Million

When cryptocurrency value rises, we can expect a parallel rise in crypto-related crime, including phishing, fake brokers, and scams impersonating exchanges and other legitimate services.

9/18/2022: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!

Are you susceptible to social engineering? This post covers how these attacks work and how you can avoid them.

As the pandemic forces many workers from the office to their home office, the world of work has been changed forever. And while working from home can have many benefits in the long-term for both staff and corporation, it’s not ideal for every business. For example, one major fear at the moment stems from having enough cybersecurity at home.

Even scammers aren't immune to their own tactics. Here's how karma catches up to these bad actors, with scammers getting scammed by other scammers.

for more than a decade now, it is crystal clear that not all crypto projects are real projects, hence, the reason so many of them begin on good notes and die

Online scammers become more active during the holiday season with new and improved techniques to carry out phishing scams. Watch out for a fake personal letter.

Thoughts on whether the cryptocurrency industry is nothing but a huge financial scam in the making.

TechnologyNewsMedia is a classic PBN-style operation. A junk blog bloated with scraped AI content and generic “how-to” tech blurbs

We are writing this article because we believe that NFTs are the future, and despite the growing number of scammers, you shouldn't be afraid of NFT investment.

1 in every 3 Americans suffers from an online attack each year; a rate of about one attack every 39 seconds. It results in scams, fraud, and emotional trauma.

8/16/2023: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!

I received an email a couple of days ago and it was a ransomware scam. I have received several scam emails before and I am sure you also have been offered to claim your inheritance somewhere in Africa. But this has something which made my heart stop for a teeny tiny moment.

Investors and business leaders are always drawn to the next big thing. While joining in on a project early is always exciting and may result in massive returns, there are still potential pitfalls to be aware of.

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Online scams start from a similar piece of financial discernment. At the point when it’s conceivable to communicate to a huge number of individuals, it’s inescapable that somebody, some place, will chomp. In any case, not all scams are made equivalent. While the Nigerian Banker may not trick you, other progressively unpretentious scam could very well. This is what you have to know.

How to recognize phishing? Research studies show that users of different levels have a hard time figuring out if a website is real or fake. And how about you?

Cryptocurrency mogul faces trial; accusations of witness tampering and fraud surface.

When cryptocurrency value rises, we can expect a parallel rise in crypto-related crime, including phishing, fake brokers, and scams impersonating exchanges and other legitimate services. As expected, the recent surge in the global cryptocurrency market has made it a hot target for cybercrime.