This Month's Most Recommended - Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Scams - Frauds

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 ...

I received the text below, which appears to have been sent from Royal Mail. The link in the text goes to the website ryml.me, which is owned by Royal Mail. But, I want to be sure that the text is not a scam. The text message came from telephone number 769256245....

There is no "Samsung Mobile Promo Draw" lottery. Therefore, the email message below, which claims that the recipients are lucky winners of the Samsung Mobile Promo Draw, is a scam that is being sent by lottery scammers to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message should not respond to it or follow the instru...

The Palomino Bazaar LLC scam text, which claims an invoice is due on receipt from an unrecognized transaction, is being sent by scammers. The scammers are hoping to trick potential victims into calling them at (888)508-7658, a fake PayPal customer service telephone number....

Scammers are sending DriveKS Toll scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Kansas Turnpike Authority(KTA), the operator of DriveKS, does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using l...

Today, I received a text message from phone number: 1-985-492-0016, with an attached photo identification (see below) of a man claiming to be a Facebook Claim agent or officer. Because I know there is no Facebook lottery, I know right away it is a scam. Therefore, Facebook or online users who have received text or email messages claiming they have ...

The Home Depot is not giving away a hot tub. Therefore, online or Facebook users are asked to be on the lookout for a scam that claims Home Depot is giving away a Coleman Inflatable Hot Tub Spa for little or nothing if they fill out a quick survey. If you come across the scam, please do not click the link in it or complete the survey. This is becau...

GeauxPass, Louisiana's statewide toll system, would like to inform residents of a nationwide "smishing" scam. The scammers are using text messages like the one below to falsely represent a tolling agency and make false claims that a toll payment is due....

Online users, be aware of fake "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" emails being sent by online scammers. The fake emails are being used by scammers to trick online users into believing they have been selected to receive a donation from Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo. Remember, never send your personal information to anyone who requests it via unsolici...

The "Norton Lifelock Renewal" email below which asks recipients to call a 1-808 telephone number is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into into contacting them at the fake Norton customer support number....

Online users, please DO NOT follow the instructions in the "Your Private Information Has Been Stolen Because Of Suspicious Events" emails like the one below, which claim your operating system has been hacked and you need to make a payment to prevent your photos and videos from being exposed. The fake emails are Sextortion scams being sent...

If you receive a text message claiming you have an Ohio Turnpike toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. The Ohio Turnpike does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send up to three invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls....

Netflix users who have received fake Netflix emails like the one below that contains a 007-803-321-2130 telephone number, are asked not to click the link in them. This is because the fake text messages are being sent by online scammers and not Netflix. The link in the fake message goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal...

If you receive a text message claiming you have a Peach Pass toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. Peach Pass does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls....

I keep getting automated calls or robocalls from telephone number 18886762269 where the caller claims to be from Bank of Montreal Business Centre. But, when I called BMO customer service they said do not have a record of the number. I have been dealing with this for months. They continuously leave a voicemail saying there is an issue with my accoun...

VDOT Toll scam text messages like the one below are being sent to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation(VDOT) does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final not...

The store freshbalance.life is untrustworthy. Therefore, online shoppers risk their money being stolen, receiving counterfeit goods, or nothing at all. The website uses the telephone number 846-494-7855, which is associated with another suspicious website that claims they have been in business for 12 years, but their domain name was registered for ...

Do not call 8082387135 because the telephone number is associated with an Apple Billing scam. Scammers send fake "Apple Pay Pre Authorization" messages like the below, claiming there is a suspicious sign-in request and charge on the recipients' Apple account. It then asks them to call an Apple support representative at 1-808-238-7135,...

The Tollway text message scam below claiming that recipients owe money for unpaid tolls and detailing a specific outstanding toll amount, is being sent by scammers. These are not legitimate messages from the Illinois Tollway. Therefore, if you receive similar messages, please do not click the link in them, just delete them instead. If you receive a...

If you have received a text, email, or social post claiming Donald Trump got arrested, delete it because it may be a scam. It is a hoax because Trump was never arrested. I have not seen any of the message, so I cannot tell you if they have any phishing links that steal personal or financial information....

The website toyzonetoyzonestore.com is an untrustworthy online store. Therefore, online shoppers risk their money being stolen, receiving counterfeit goods, or nothing at all. The website claims that they have been in business for 12 years, but their domain name was registered a little over a year ago. They also use an 846 area code telephone numbe...

I just got an anonymous text message from 346-341-3443 that says "We should talk. If you have time." I soon as I see a 346 area code I automatically assume it's a potential spam or scam. I know area code 346 is assigned to the Houston metropolitan area, Texas. Has everyone received similar text message from a 346 area code telephone n...

The website wintulle.com is newly registered. The website is only a couple of days old and is almost an exact copy of voguechase.com with slightly different apparel. Both websites have the same tag lines. Their only form of contact is via an email address. There is no physical address or telephone number....

Weadwzx, also called DREAMKIS, located at www.weadwzx.com is an untrustworthy online 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 canc...

Scammers are targeting drivers with fake "E-Zpass Toll Violation Notice" text messages asking for payment of outstanding toll balances. But, E-ZPass will only send violation notices by mail, not text or email. And, they will also never send a text demanding payment, especially from a number starting with +63, an area code from the Phillip...

I just alerting everyone about the social security scam email I just received this morning. Do not click on any links or go to the site it recommends to view your statement. You probably are getting tired of hearing it, but scammers really are everywhere. Around this time of year, a big scam that pops up is the Social Security scam. This is usually...

It seems that the telephone number 8555543896 is being used or spoofed by scammers as an Apple support number. I got an "Apple Approval Notice" message that a $148 charge was made to my Apple account, but I do not have an Apple account. The message instructed me to call the fake Apple customer support number(855-554-3896) to help reverse ...

Scammers are using the telephone number 866-446-6319 to trick potential victims into contacting them. The scammers send out fake PayPal emails to potential victims claiming there is a fraudulent charge on their accounts and ask them to call the fake customer service telephone number for help. If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be PayPal cus...

I just received a text that identified as Apple Pay verifying a charge to my Apply Pay credit card and asking me to call if I didn’t make the purchase. They told me there were multiple changes that looked suspicious and wanted me to download an app from the App Store. I hung up and called Apple CS via a number found on the Internet....

There's a new Comcast Xfinity scam in town, folks. And this one is pretty good, so beware. I got a call from a phone number (223 area code) and it sounded like Xfinity's hold music and outgoing welcome message ("press 1 for Customer Service, press 2 for...and so on) was the same as Comcast/Xfinity's. When I finally spoke to someone...

Scammers are sending VDOT Toll scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation(VDOT) does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like fin...

Scammers are sending E-ZPass scam text notifications like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the DMV will never send text messages regarding toll bills and warns residents to avoid responding to these urgent messages. The agency advises individuals to verify any unexpected text...

Impersonators have created emails, instant messages, text messages, and presence on social media, falsely claiming to be from personnel at Latham & Watkins. These emails and messages are financial scams or phishing scams and have taken several forms. The scams may claim you have an unpaid and allegedly overdue invoice, with the target of the fr...

Can anyone tell me if the Unifin text below asking me to call 8005543257 is a scam or not? I don't know what the text is about and I do not want to call the number (8005543257) in it because I do not know who I'm calling....

The fake American Express message below, which appears to be from "noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com" and asking recipients to call 1-833-421-3385, is a scam. Scammers are using the message to frighten and trick potential victims into calling them at the fake American Express telephone number, which is linked to a call center ope...

The "Apple Approval Notice" text message below, which claims an Apple Pay Pre Authorization was made on the recipient's iCloud account, is a scam. The fake message is a trick scammers use to frighten potential victims into contacting them at a fake Apple support telephone number....

There is a USPS parcel scam text claiming the recipients' parcel cannot be cleared because of an invalid zip code. The fake text then claims the parcel has been temporarily detained, and recipients can confirm the zip code address information by clicking the link in it. But, the link goes to a fake and phishing USPS website that steals personal...

The fake AVG Subscription email below, which claims a payment for AVG Home Ultimate Protection has been processed successfully, is a scam. The fake email, which is spoofing an Intuit email address, is being sent by scammers attempting to trick their potential victims into making a fraudulent payment....

Scammers are calling potential victims claiming to be Officer Sarah Schultz from a so-called legal department. The scammers claim their potential victims need to discuss their case and take action. Potential victims are then asked to press one in order to connect to a federal agent....

If you received a text message about your Microsoft account being terminated and ask you to respond with a verification code, do not do it. This is because this a scam being used to trick potential victims into sending their Microsoft verification codes to scammers. The scammers will then use the codes to gain access to their potential victims'...

These are fraudulent phone calls that can appear as if they are coming from a Sheriff's Office phone number (spoof the number), emails, or texts that threaten people with arrest or fines if they don't appear for jury duty. The goal of these scams is to obtain personal information or money....

The email address service@paypal.com is legitimate and is used to send account notifications. However, cybercriminals often impersonate PayPal in emails that appear to come from this address. Below is one of many fake emails sent by scammers, which they spoofed to make it appear as if it came from service@paypal.com....

RiverLink are warning recipients of a text scams like the ones below attempting to impersonate the tolling service for three bridges connecting Kentucky and Indiana. The text message includes a link and the sender is listed as "RiverLinks" or "Kentucky Toll Roads". RiverLink is working to have any reported fraudulent websites re...

Officers Ballinger and "Beasley" are not missing. There is a scam with pictures of both officers with an urgent alert claiming they are missing. This appears to be part of a social media group bait-and-switch scam that hashtags a city and disables comments. It is often used by scammers to sell fake or stolen items and collect payment with...

Hi, my name is Vicky. I received an email from Amazon stating that I had ordered something and that it might be fraudulent. Here is the message from Amazon "(Re: [Statement From Amazon.com] Please verify your billing information as soon as possible - Ticket #236771)." I do not remember ordering anything from Amazon at all....

Sabatcom located at sabatcom.com appears to be used by online scammers to harvest or collect personal and other sensitive information from their potential victims. The scammers do this by sending out text messages like the ones below, which claim the recipients have been selected to receive free food or gifts. Then, the recipients are asked to clic...

Scammers are sending PayPal Bitcoin scam email below with an attached PDF to potential victims. The PayPal email scam claims potential victims have purchased Bitcoins via Coinbase using their PayPal accounts and asks them to call telephone number 1-800-617-4873 if they did not make the transaction. But, the telephone is a fake PayPal support number...

I just got a scam call about Tax 1333. Is anyone else getting the same call. The call claims all past due tax debt older than one year has been placed in a a non collectible status, which means I will not have to pay back any past due taxes before I file or make arrangements to pay any tax debt. I was then instructed to call a fake IRS customer ser...

Muama Ryoko Wifi located at getryoko.com, which claims you can get one-touch access to the internet in over 139 countries around the world, is misleading. The product is just a simple wifi hotspot or mobile tethering device. The Muama Ryoko Wifi advertisement is targeting people with no technical background or who are not tech-savvy....

For the past few months, I have received a few scam calls from 855 area code telephone numbers. Most of the scam calls were technical support and banking scams. The scammers' aims were to trick me into giving them remote access to my computer or trick me into calling a fake banking number where I will be asked for banking credentials and other ...

PayPal users, be aware of fake PayPal email messages claiming that you have sent money to Blanja, Ltd. The fake or phishing email messages are being sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into clicking on a link within them that goes to a fake or phishing PayPal web page. The fake webpage will then attempt to steal PayPal credentials and cred...