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Sofi Debit Card Scam Email from no-reply@o.sofi.org

The Sofi Debit Card scam email below, which appears to have been sent from no-reply@o.sofi.org, is being sent by scammers hoping their potential victims click the link that goes to fake and phishing Sofi website that steals account credentials, personal and financial information. The scammers spoof the sending email address to make the email appear...

Is 9259062000 Kaiser Permanente Call a Scam?

A got a call from 925-906-2000 claiming to be from Kaiser Permanente. The call claimed I made an insurance claim and knew my name, but I don't use Kaiser. Their caller ID said Kaiser Permanente, so I am wondering if the telephone has been spoofed. They also said it was strange since I apparently filed the claim a few days ago....

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

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 ...

Samsung Mobile Promo Draw Lottery Scam

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...

Is myfeed.td.com a Scam? TD Bank SMS Text Message

From time to time TD Bank will send you SMS communications regarding your TD Bank relationship. When you open an account and provide us a mobile number, you'll receive an initial welcome text with a link to your personal messaging feed. With this SMS text service, you'll have direct access to important communications faster....

18886762269 Scam or Suspicious BMO Calls

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...

Weblmstore at weblmstore.top - it is a Fraudulent Online Store

The Weblmstore website located at www.weblmstore.top is a fraudulent online store. Online users are advised to stay away from the fraudulent online store because those who have shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and other payment processing information getting stolen by cybercriminals and used fraudulently. Therefore, we d...

Is Helioshd a Scam? See the Review of the Bracelet Store

See the reviews of Helioshd located at www.helioshd.com below or help us review the online store. Your review will help others when you share your experiences with them because sharing experiences builds trust and transparency. And, we believe that people's voices should be heard, which is why we have created this online review community....

Do Not Call 1-650-543-4800 - it is a Fake Facebook Telephone Number

Do not call 1-650-543-4800 because it is a fake Facebook technical support or customer service number. The fake number(1-650-543-4800) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it. The cyber criminals do this by sending out fake emails like the one below, or text messages, which claim the recipients should call ...

Is Clarifion a Scam? Review of the Air Purifier

I placed an order for Clarifion Air Purifier at www.clarifion.com on April 14, 2020, and have gotten nothing until now. No response when I call, only voice recording stating I will get a callback. Have yet to hear from anyone. I've sent 8 separate emails and get the same response of "it has been shipped and allow 22 business days" to ...

Delta Airlines Ticket Scam on Fake Website - "megadownloder.com"

There is another Delta Airlines ticket scam(see below) on the fake website: "megadownloder.com." The scam is spreading on Facebook and other social networking websites like wildfire and thousands of Facebook users are being tricked into visiting the fake Delta Airlines website. The fake website claims that the potential victims need to co...

Apple App Store Recent Activity and Account Information Review or Confirmation Phishing Scams

The email message below, which asks the recipients to review, verify and confirm their Apple account information, is another phishing scam. The phishing email message is being sent by cyber criminals to trick Apple users into clicking on the link in it. The link in the email message goes to a fake Apple website that will ask visitors to sign-in. On...

Robuxday.com Free Roblox Robux Generator Online Review

Robuxday at robuxday.com 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. Robuxday 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 compl...

NatWest Personal Banking Transaction Notification - Virus Email Message

The email message below: "NatWest Personal Banking transaction notification," 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 a bank transaction payment receipt....

How to Protect Your Credit Card from Cybercriminals

Credit cards are convenient to use. You don’t need to carry cash around. And, It gets even better. Even without money, you can still buy whatever you need. The lender gives you a credit limit to avail cash to you whenever you need it. But wait, do you know that cybercriminals are on the lookout, waiting for a chance to access your information?...

1-833-421-3385 and noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com Scam

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...

Is Ryoko Wifi a Scam or is it Legit? Review of the Portable Wireless 4G Router

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....

"Samsung Galaxy International Lottery Board" Email Scam

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...

Omg The Missing Màlàyslan Plane Reportedly F0und After H0w Many Days -Video Scam

The Facebook post below: "OMG! The Missing MÀlÀySlan plane reportedly f0und after h0w many days of search and retrieval operati0ns - WÀtch this Vide0 ..", is a survey and Facebook video scam. This scam will trick you into 'liking', sharing, completing surveys and installing a malicious Facebook application that will...

Is vtsup.com a Scam? unauthorized Transactions or Charges

I received unauthorized charges of $23.99 from "VTSUP.COM*VELVET SUN - AMSTERDAM NL" and "vtsup.com CH-TE" but I never ordered anything online. I do not know who the company is and never authorized any transactions. The transactions are from adult websites, which is not my cup of tea. After doing from research I found out that v...

8005543257 Unifin Debt Collector Scam Text

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....

rimoney.club - it is a Fraudulent Work-From-Home Website

The website www.rimoney.club is a scam or fake being operated by online scammers or cyber criminals. The website (rimoney.club) claims it offers members the opportunity to earn money for viewing ad units and attracting referrals, but this is only a trick get potential victims to sign-up with them. Once potential victims become members and have reac...

Geek Squad Scam Email Subscription Renewal

Scammers are sending the "Geek Squad" email scam below to potential victims. Recipients are asked not to call the fake Geek Squad telephone number in the email scam. It appears the telephone number is linked to a call center operated by scammers who are pretending to be customer service/support representatives....

Are AI-Generated Images Safe? Risks and How to Protect Yourself

AI-generated images offer new creative possibilities, but they also bring significant risks—from misinformation and privacy breaches to copyright challenges. As these technologies become more accessible, it’s important to understand the potential pitfalls and learn how to protect yourself....

Pepsi International Award 2018 Lottery Scam

There is no "Pepsi International Award 2018" lottery or promotion. Therefore, recipients of fake Pepsi Company lottery promotion messages like the sample below, being sent by lottery scammers, which claim that they are winners, should delete the messages. They should also not follow the instructions in them....

Is Tweakelite a Scam? Tweakelite.com Free App Generator

Tweakelite located at tweakelite.com, which claims to be free apps tweak for iOS and Android, is a scam. The website attracts visitors by claiming to tweak or hack app and games for free. But, the scammers behind the fake website generate income by tricking online users into visiting spam websites and showing them annoying popup advertisements. The...

Facebook Survey Scam - "Singer Rihanna Found Dead after Being Raped 2014"

The Bajan pop star Rihanna is not dead and was not raped. Cyber-criminals have created another celebrity death hoax, with the intention of tricking gullible social networking users into "liking" a fake video sharing website, disguised as popular video sharing website YouTube. But, there is no video and Rihanna is not dead....

Capital One We Need You To Verify Your Identity Scam

Capital One customers who have received the "We Need You To Verify Your Identity" verification alerts like the one below, which claim that their accounts need to be verified or else they will be suspended should be deleted and the instructions in them should not be followed. This is because the messages, like the one below, are being sent...

Cash4u is Fraudulent Website Operated by Scammers and Spammers

The website "www.cash4u.com" is being used by online scammers and spammers to trick their potential victims into visiting fraudulent and phishing websites that steal personal and financial information, and trick visitors into buying fake products and services. Therefore, online users who have received emails from "cash4u.com" ar...

Technical Support Scam Telephone Numbers - 1-May-2018

Microsoft and other legitimate tech companies do not send unsolicited email messages, make unsolicited phone calls to request for personal or financial information, or fix your computer. These tech companies will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication we have with you must be initiated b...

Apple Pay Text Scam Support Number

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....

1-888-407-9715 Apple Support Phone Number Scam

I just received a text message notifying me of a charge to my Apple Pay account, asking me to call Apple Apple Support at 1-888-407-9715. When I called the number, a scammer claimed that my account had unauthorized charges. The scammers attempted to trick me into disclosing my personal and financial information, but I told him I am no fool. He hung...

PCH Relief Draws - Publishers Clearing House Scam

There is no "PCH Relief Draws" like the email below. Therefore, recipients of emails like the one below, which claim they are winners in such a lottery are asked to delete them because they are being sent by lottery scammers. The aim of the scammers is to deceive their potential victims into thinking they are the real Publishers Clearing ...

Sexting - Teenagers Sharing Naked Pictures of Themselves Online

Teenagers are using the internet and mobile phones to share naked pictures and videos of themselves with each other. This sharing of naked pictures, videos and indecent text messages is called Sexting and is mainly done using mobile phones. Sexting among minors is a crime and is punishable by law in the United States, Canada and other parts of the ...

7 Ways to Improve Your Creative Writing

Creative writing is a combination of uniqueness, creativity, and self-expression. Composing a compelling narrative in an original way is challenging but working on this skill can help you reach the level you want. Just like any other skill, creative writing needs to be honed and practiced. In this article, you will meet the seven most popular prove...

Is Amazon Warehouse Pallet Sale Legit or a Scam?

There are thousands of fake Amazon pallets websites out there. Sometimes, they are advertised as mystery boxes for sale. Some of these Amazon liquidation pallets websites use Facebook posts to promote their scams. The posts claim Amazon warehouses are giving away pallets of return packages for $1 each. The scammers claim the items included in the ...

Is Oginject.vip a Scam? Free App Injection

Oginject located at oginject.vip, which claims to be a free app injector, is a scam. The website attracts visitors by claiming to provide free app injection. But, the scammers behind the fake website generate income by tricking online users into visiting spam websites and showing them annoying popup advertisements. They also make income from survey...

Evan Kate Billionaire Scam Money Giveaway

Beware of the Evan Kate Billionaire scams circulating on social media. Scammers lure potential victims into these scams by pretending to be Evan Kate, claiming she is giving away money to help people in any situation. The scammers will claim their potential victims need to send money, gift cards, or types of payment in order to receive the thousand...

The Top 10 Children's Manga of All Time!

Today's modern children are exposed to a great deal of stress. There are dozens of social media platforms available, all fighting for attention. Plus, children may be corrupted and used wrongfully by social networking sites. Manga can help kids strike back by providing a break from social media. Compared to Western comics, manga is a perfect al...

308 Area Code Scam Calls - Have You Received One?

Online users have reported receiving scam calls and text messages from 308 area code telephone numbers. If you have calls from area code 308, please share experiences with us by leaving a comment below. In your comment, please post the telephone number that you received the scam call from....

"National Credit Restitution Department Summons or Arrest Warrants" Scam

The email messages below, which appear to have been sent by the "National Credit Restitution Department" claiming legal actions will be taken against the recipients to recover balance due, legal fees and court cost that has incurred, are scams. The fake email messages are being sent by online scammers and not the legitimate Ace Law Office...

The "Microsoft Verify your Email Address to Avoid Service Interruptions" Phishing Scam

The email message below with the subject: "Verify your Email Address to Avoid Service Interruptions," which claims the recipients need to verify their accounts to prevent them from closing down, is a phishing scam sent by cyber criminals, and not by Microsoft. The fake email message was created by cyber criminals to frighten and trick the...

Toyhouse Lego Scam and Fake Stores

There are hundreds of fake Toyhouse Lego stores like Vips.Stktoy located at vips.stktoy.com below. The fake stores lure potential victims to them by claiming to sell Lego products at ridiculously low prices. If online shoppers make a purchase at the fake stores, they will never receive the products they have ordered. If you are a victim of one of t...

888-851-0723 Student Loan Forgiveness Scam - 8888510723

Scammers are sending the fake Student Loan Forgiveness email below to potential victims, asking them to call 1-888-851-0723. The email claims recipients need to complete their student loan forgiveness application and they should call their dedicated counselor at 8888510723. But, calling the number will direct potential victims to scammers, who wil...

Mrs Mavis Wanczyk Scam: Lottery Donation

Online users are asked to be aware of "Mavis Wanczyk" lottery donation scams. The name of the Massachusetts Powerball Jackpot winner, who won $758,700,000 in the multi-state Powerball lottery game, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their poten...

www.asianetwork.net a Fake CN and ASIA Domain Name Registration Website

The website asianetwork.net or asianetwork.net.cn is fraudulent. Therefore, website or domain name owners are asked to be aware of fraudulent Chinese website or domain name registration emails like the one below that came from the fake website "www.asianetwork.net" which appears to be owned by Nexperian Holding Limited. The fraudulent ema...

"Viber Will Become Chargeable and Will Cost 0.01€ Per Message" Hoax

The message below, which claims that Viber, an application that lets you send free messages as well as make free calls to other Viber users, will start charging a fee for their services, is a hoax or is not true. The hoax claims that if you send the message to 10 of your contacts, Viber will determine that you are an active user and your service wi...

Scam Calls From Turkey Area Code +90

A number of wireless customers are complaining about receiving multiple incoming calls from Turkey(area code +90). These calls appear to be similar to the Missed or One-ring scam calls. Missed or One-Ring Scam, also called the "Wangiri Scam," is a fake phone call used to trick the recipients into calling back international phone numbers t...

Is fltreasurehunt.gov a Legit or Scam Government Site?

The website, www.fltreasurehunt.gov or www.fltreasurehunt.org is a legitimate website. FLTreasureHunt.gov is an online portal overseen by the Florida Department of Financial Services. If you believe you may be entitled to an unclaimed property then you can conduct the steps featured at FL Treasure Hunt to initiate a free claims process....

Comcast Xfinity Scam Calls

I received several Comcast Xfinity scam calls and voicemails from 800-934-6489. Recorded messages said they were COMCAST XFINITY and to call them back at the same number because today is the final day for my 50% discount on my bill. I called back and talked to a man who told me about a 3-year promotion. He said if I paid $600 today that would take ...

Voice Activation Department Scam Calls

If you are a business owner, watch out for calls from AMS. It is claiming to be a voice activation search service. "Voice Activation Department" with "AMS" is 5 major voice platforms Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, Samsung Bixby, Microsoft Cortana, and Google Assistant" directory listings. It is an illegal telemarketing/spam/scam...

Is Wintulle a Scam or Legit Store?

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....

Unpaid Tolls Scam Text Messages

Scammers are sending "Unpaid Tolls' text scam messages like the ones below to potential victims. The scams claim the recipients' vehicles have an unpaid toll invoice and to avoid excessive late fees on their bills, they need to click a link in the text. But, the links go to phishing websites that steal personal and financial informatio...

"Your USAA Online Profile has been Temporarily De-Activated for Security Reason" Phishing Scam

The "Your USAA Online Profile has been Temporarily De-Activated for Security Reason" emails like the one below are phishing scams. The phishing emails are being sent by scammers to trick USSA's customers into submitting their usernames and passwords on a fake USAA website. Once the potential victims submit their usernames and password...

Paypal Phone Number for Customer Service

Please see the legit PayPal customer service telephone numbers below. There are a lot of fake PayPal phone numbers, therefore, PayPal users are asked to be careful, and should never give their password to any customer service representative. And, PayPal will never request access to their customers' computers....

Your Private Information Has Been Stolen Because Of Suspicious Events Sextortion Scam

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...

Norton Lifelock Scam Renewal Email Message

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....

Is sweathaul.com a Scam or Legit LuLuLemon Website?

The website sweathaul.com is a scam and is not associated with LuLuLemon. The website tricks unsuspecting victims into signing up for unwanted subscriptions by utilizing deceptive techniques and the names of brands like LuLuLemon, Amazon, The Home Depot, and Walmart to trick visitors into taking an online survey....

Pig Butchering Scam and How it Works

Pig Butchering scam is a practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. It is a type of confidence and investment fraud in which the victim is gradually lured into making increasing monetary contributions, generally in the form of cryptocurrency, to a seemingly sound investment before the scammer disappears with the contributed monies....

Ohio Turnpike Scam Outstanding Toll Text

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....

844-357-6606 Wells Fargo Restricted Account Scam Message

If you received the "Wells Fargo Restricted Account" message below when you attempted to log into the Wells Fargo app or online banking, it is a glitch, not the result of hacking. It seems the message was sent by accident. 8443576606 is a legitimate Wells Fargo telephone number....

Bank of America Email Scam from Customerservice@ealerts.bankofamerica.com

I got 2 separate emails from this BofA email address, customerservice@ealerts.bankofamerica.com, with the subject "Activity Alert: You Have a Time-Sensitive Message about Your Claim." In the body of the email, both say "We're letting you know that you have an urgent message about your claim in your Online Banking mailbox. Please ...

"Western Union Group Customer Automated Internet System" Lottery Scams

There is no Western Union lottery, therefore, recipients of email messages like the one below, which claim that they have been awarded millions of dollars in the Western Union Group Automated Internet System Draw should delete the email messages. The fake email messages are being sent by lottery scammers who are attempting to trick their potential ...

selfip.org Scam Texts, Websites and Emails - selfip.info

The websites selfip.org and selfip.info are scams and phishing websites. Therefore, you are asked not to click links that go to phishing websites in text messages, emails, or on social media websites. The phishing websites steal account credentials, personal, and financial information that will be used fraudulently by scammers....