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CEO fraud: How it happens and how to protect your business
Sometimes, all it can take is one convincing message to move real money. A finance manager might get an email that looks like it came from the CEO, asking them to pay an invoice. It looks normal, the ...
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How to delete your WeChat account (complete guide)
This step-by-step guide will show you how to delete your WeChat account without hassle. We’ll also cover what you should consider before going through with the process and what happens to your data ...
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How to spot and avoid a Publishers Clearing House scam
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) scams have become a common way for fraudsters to target unsuspecting individuals. These scams often impersonate the well-known sweepstakes company to trick people into ...
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How to spot and avoid Etsy scams while shopping online
Etsy is an online marketplace where buyers purchase items from individual shops, including handmade, vintage, and custom products. Like other large marketplaces, Etsy also sees scams. Some listings or...
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Avoiding Target gift card scams: What you need to know
Target gift card scams take multiple forms, from tampered gift cards secretly drained upon loading the card to fake “government agents” pressuring you to pay them via gift cards. In many cases, re...
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What is a fake antivirus and how to protect your device
If you’ve ever encountered an alarming pop-up claiming your device is “critically infected” and urging you to download security software immediately, you may have encountered a fake antivirus, a...
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Is AliExpress safe? Everything you need to know before you buy
AliExpress is one of the most popular platforms for low-cost international shopping, which naturally raises questions about safety, reliability, and what protections buyers actually have when somethin...
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Top 10 Temu scams and how to avoid getting tricked online
Low prices and a vast selection of products attract millions of users to Temu. Alongside legitimate vendors, scammers can also operate on the platform. Elsewhere, cybercriminals may impersonate Temu s...
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Loyalty program fraud: What it is and how to protect yourself
Loyalty programs are easy to overlook as a fraud risk because reward points and miles don’t feel like real money. But scammers do target customer incentive programs: they steal accumulated rewards a...
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How to make your Facebook account private
Facebook doesn’t have a single “make my account private” button. Instead, you can control your privacy through several settings that affect who can see your posts, profile details, photos, and a...