Beware malware posing as beta versions of legitimate apps, warns FBI

Categories: News

Tags: FBI

Tags: warning

Tags: beta-testing

Tags: malicious code

Tags: crypto recovery

Tags: scammers

The FBI has issued a warning about two related types of fraud, malicious beta-testing apps and crypto recovery schemes.

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FTC tackles tech support scams by chasing payment processor firms

Categories: News

Tags: ftc

Tags: tech support scam

Tags: scammers

Tags: payment processor

Tags: fine

Tags: visa

Tags: chargeback

We take a look at a story involving the FTC going head to head with a payment processor caught up in tech support scam allegations.

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Fake Amazon Prime email abuses LinkedIn’s URL shortener

Categories: News

Categories: Scams

Tags: LinkedIn

Tags: Slinks

Tags: phish

Tags: phishing

Tags: email

Tags: payment details

Tags: amazon

Tags: gmail

Tags: outlook

Tags: hotmail

Tags: scam

Tags: scammers

The email claims if you not update your card information in the next 24 hours, your membership benefits will be cancelled.

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