424 Area Code Scam Calls and Text Messages

"Bangkok 8.5 Earthquake Video" Virus Hoax - Hoax - Fake-News - Pranks

There is a hoax called the "Bangkok 8.5 Earthquake Video" that is spreading rapidly on social media and the rest of the Internet. The hoax or fake-news, which claims online users should delete emails titled "Bangkok 8.5 earthquake video" because it is a ransomware malware or virus that will lock them out of their computers or mo ...

Area Code 866 Scam Calls from Online Scammers - Beware - Questions and Answers

A lot of social media users have reported receiving technical support, Facebook, donation, and social security, and bank telephone scam calls from 866 area code telephone numbers. Please see the comments below, if there are any. If you have calls from area code 866, please share your experiences with me by leaving a comment below. Area code 866 is ...

The "International Monetary Fund Finance and Compensation" Scam - Scamming - Fraud

The "International Monetary Fund Finance and Compensation" email below, which claims that the recipients are approved to receive thousands of dollars from the International Monetary Fund(IMF), is a scam that is being sent by scammers to their potential victims. Recipients of the fake email message should not respond to it or follow the in ...

SunTrust "Validate Your Account‏" Phishing Email Messages - Scamming - Fraud

SunTrust Bank customers are asked to be aware of fake email messages that claim they need to validate their accounts by confirming their information. The fake email messages are phishing scams being used by cyber-criminals to steal personal and banking information. The links in the fake messages go to phishing websites, looking like SunTrust Bank’ ...

Bux.dev Scam Free Roblox Robux Generator Online Review - Scamming - Fraud

Bux.dev is another fake Roblox Robux free online generator. As with any scam, the deal is too good to be true, and, of course, isn't true. Bux.dev generates income by tricking online users into visiting and then showing them annoying popup advertisements. They also make income from surveys, which they trick visitors into completing. But, it doe ...

Phishing Scam - "You Submitted a Request to Terminate your Microsoft Account" - Scamming - Fraud

The email messages below: "You submitted a request to terminate your Microsoft account," are phishing scams designed to steal Microsoft Hotmail/Live/Outlook usernames and passwords. The email messages were not sent by Microsoft, but by cyber-criminals, whose intentions are to trick the recipients into hijacking their accounts and use it f ...

"Apple You Just Login From Solomon Islands" Scam - Scamming - Fraud

The fake "Apple You Just Login From Solomon Islands" email below which claims that an error was detected on the recipient's Apple account and it will be locked, is another attempt by cybercriminals to steal their potential victims’ Apple account credentials. The fake email has links in it that go to a phishing Apple website which stea ...

Is The $750 Shein Gift Card a Scam? Flash Rewards System - Scamming - Fraud

It seems that the Flash Rewards system is a scam. They have promotional deals that you complete in order to get a gift card. The scam is, they say you must complete X number of deals in a specified timeframe (ie 20 days). It's fast to complete deals, but they don't credit you right away. It may take a week or more to get credited. And, you ...

A Guide to Finding the Right Trendy Glasses for Every Occasion - Useful - Informative

You've got a party to go to, and you want to look your best. But what should you wear? A little black dress is always a safe choice, but you're feeling adventurous today. You want to try something new. How about glasses? It might sound like a strange idea, but glasses can be a great way to add personality to an outfit—and there are so many ...

Zara 46th Anniversary Celebration Promotion Scam - Free Gifts - Scamming - Fraud

The fake "Zara 46th Anniversary Celebration" post below is a scam. The link in the scam goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal and financial information. The link may also take potential victims to a spam website where they will be tricked into buying unwanted services and products. ...

Virus Alert - Invoice File for June 2014 - July 2014 - Invoice 2014080414 - Virus - Malware - Spyware

The email message below: "Invoice 2014080419 - invoice file for June 2014 - July 2014. Please pay invoice in full," has a virus or Trojan horse attached to it that will infect your Windows computer if you open it. The message was designed to trick the recipients into opening the malicious attachment, disguised as an invoice. So, if you re ...

Fake and Virus National Bank of Canada Email - "Notice of Payment" - Virus - Malware - Spyware

The fake National Bank of Canada email message below with the subject: "Notice of payment," has a malicious attachment that will infect your computer with a virus or Trojan horse if you attempt open it. The message was designed to trick the recipients into opening the malicious attachment by claiming that they can view and print their not ...

Is mavetex a Scam or Legit Cryptocurrency Trading Platform? - Public Review Community

Mavetex located at www.mavetex.com is another fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange platform operated by scammers. The website looks similar to a few cryptocurrency platforms that have been taken down. The scammers created a new website using the same website theme with a different name as soon as their current website is taken down. Therefore, online ...

"Cash Advance Inc" Arrest Warrant Scam - Scamming - Fraud

The "Cash Advance Inc" email below is a fake. The fake email message is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from a so-called ACS Debt Solutions, should delete it and not follow the instructions in it ...

Is Zolucky a Scam? See the Review of the Online Store - Scamming - Fraud

Zolucky located at zolucky.com is an untrustworthy online clothing store. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions canceled and money ref ...

Is Fashionshops10 Scam Website at fashionshops10.com? - Questions and Answers

Has anyone heard of the website Fashionshops10? I've had an email stating that my business is now listed with them and they have used my Etsy account with listings up and also kind to my Instagram account. Videos from Instagram that aren't relevant. I'm concerned this is a scam site using my Etsy store and my item. Can anyone help, plea ...

"Google Anniversary Promotion Award" Lottery Scam - Lottery - Donation

The "Google Anniversary" email message below is a scam created by lottery scammers to trick the recipients into sending their personal information and money, by claiming that they are winners of the Google Anniversary Award promotion. There is no Google lottery, and Google will never ask you to send your personal information via email mes ...

"Samsung Galaxy International Lottery Board" Email Scam - Lottery - Donation

If you have received the fraudulent e-mail below or something similar: "Samsung Galaxy International Lottery Board," please do not follow the instructions in it because it is a lottery scam. There is no Samsung lottery and the fake email message was sent by cyber-criminals/scammers. Sending your personal information to these cyber-crimina ...

Is Buekue an Untrustworthy Online Clothing Store? - Scamming - Fraud

Buekue located at www.buekue.com is an untrustworthy online clothing store. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy website because those who shop from it run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or finan ...

Cyber Detox: 10 ways to spend a day without gadgets - Useful - Informative

Cyber, or digital, detox is a conscious, voluntary refusal of a person for a certain time from using the Internet, gadgets, and other digital devices in order to take a break from the virtual world and the information flow. We tell in this article what is needed to consciously give up gadgets for a certain time and give the brain the opportunity to ...

Is Dowfeel a Scam or an Untrustworthy Shop? - Scamming - Fraud

Dowfeel located at www.dowfeel.com is an untrustworthy online store claiming to sell smart robots and other electronics. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy website because those who shop from it run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy web ...

Comenity Bank Scam Text Messages to Call 877-213-6644 - Scamming - Fraud

I keep getting the Comenity Bank scam text messages below asking me to call 877-213-6644. The link goes to Comenity Bank's website but I am not familiar with the telephone number. Therefore, I recommend that recipients of the same text messages call the bank using the telephone number on their card to verify the legitimacy of the text messages. ...

Type Amen Facebook Posts for Help of Children, Adults or Animals - Facebook - Whatsapp

Beware of deceitful Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Amen," in order to make them popular. This type of activity is another Like-Farming scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used ...