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Two-factor authentication (2FA) was designed to protect users from exactly the kinds of cyberattacks that dominate headlines: password theft, account takeovers, and identity fraud. Yet, as adoption of 2FA has become widespread, scammers have evolved right alongside it. Today, one of the most rapidly growing forms of social engineering is the two-factor code scam. His […]
In the world of consumer scams, few tactics are as effective, or as emotionally manipulative, as the classic sweepstakes or lottery scam. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, these scams continue to thrive, accounting for over a third (38.27%) of all reported fraud cases. For companies that provide digital safety, identity protection, or communication services, understanding […]
Consumer scams are no longer an occasional annoyance. They’ve become the fastest-growing category of cybercrime worldwide. In the United States alone, the FTC reported that Americans lost over $10 billion to fraud in 2023, the highest amount ever recorded and a 14% increase from 2022. Behind these numbers is a disturbing reality: Fraudsters are using […]
Over the last 8 to 1o years, as the use of Smartphones and cheap SMS delivery began to rise which has allowed scams to explode in both scale and sophistication. Americans are bombarded daily with fraudulent texts, phishing emails, and increasingly, deepfake-enabled scams that are hard to distinguish from legitimate communications. It may be difficult […]
What is catfishing and how do I keep my kids from becoming victims? A catfish, nowadays, is more than just an ugly freshwater-dweller who fries up well for Friday supper. In the Twenty-first Century, the term catfish refers someone who creates an online persona that is fake, usually with the intent to deceive. While not […]
A scam is a deceptive scheme or trick used to cheat someone out of something, especially money. In video games, players scam other players for in-game currency and in-game purchases as well as access to their login information and the credit cards attached to their gaming accounts. Tips for keeping your gaming account safe:
