Tag: scam
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Bombay High Court Cracks Down on Fake PAN Card Websites
The Bombay High Court recently issued an ex-parte interim injunction against entities operating fake websites posing as authorized PAN card service providers on behalf of UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL). The court emphasized the national importance of PAN services and expressed concern about the potential misuse that could be highly detrimental to both…
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FBI Warns About a New NFT Scam: What Is It and How to Stay Safe
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where innovation often goes hand in hand with exploitation, a new shadow has emerged in the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has sounded an alarm about an emerging threat – a sophisticated NFT scam. As enthusiasts and investors dive headfirst into the world of…
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Administrator of Illegal Marketplace SSNDOB Pleads Guilty
Breaking News: SSNDOB Marketplace admin pleads guilty to trafficking stolen personal information, including Social Security numbers. A major win in the fight against cybercrime! #IdentityTheft #CyberSecurity
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Unveiling the Threats: How BrandShield Fights Summer Scams Targeting Travelers
Unveil threats targeting summer travelers. Join BrandShield’s battle against scammers, ensuring secure getaways. Explore insights, protect your adventure, and trust their shield for blissful escapes.
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Financial Commission Warns of Copycat Domain
Recently, the Financial Commission, a prominent industry-specific dispute resolution service, has issued a warning regarding a copycat domain, finsreg.com. This alarming incident highlights the dangers of similar fake domain names and the potential risks they pose to unsuspecting users. In this article, we will delve into the details of the situation and explore how individuals…
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Homograph Attacks: How Hackers Exploit Similar-Looking Characters in Domain Names
One particularly deceptive strategy employed by hackers is the use of homograph attacks, where they mimic a website’s URL by utilizing nearly identical letters from other alphabets. In this article, we delve into the world of domain names and explore how hackers manipulate similar-looking characters to perpetrate scams. Moreover, we will discuss effective measures you…
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FBI recommends you to use AdBlocker
The FBI has recommended the use of ad blockers as a precaution to protect against cybercriminals who are using search engine advertising services to impersonate legitimate businesses and steal personal information.
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Federal Trade Commission proposes law against Brand Impersonation scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent entity responsible for the enforcement of antitrust laws and consumer protection, has issued a notice about a new law in making. The Commission has taken into account the growing number of impersonation scams, and is going frame a new rule to regulate it. The notice is termed as…
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Domain hacks plummet the entire cryptocurrency
Domain hacks are getting more frequent than ever. The pandemic enflamed the already burning cases of scams. However, one Cryptocurrency has been the target of attacks, way too many times. And it’s showing in its valuations. Fantom (FTM) has also been facing the brunt of ongoing crypto falls. The cryptocurreny’s’ value has been continuously depreciating.…
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Microsoft Office 365 users beware
Scammers are getting smarter in the ways they trick you. They are continously developing new techniques to fake popular brands and trick people. This time they have pointed on Microsoft Office 365. As reported by WinBuzzer a new phishing scam is around, that targets Microsoft Office customers. The scam begins with a notification that urges…
