Tag Archives: scam

Tech Support Scam Infographic

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Carmelo

Here is a cool infographic that Microsoft created. I love infographics with numbers in them. 50% of Millennials are normally scammed. 34% are about my age. 17% are old… like my boss at work :)

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Phony Tech Support Awareness

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Carmelo

It’s not just tech support, did you see my previous article on Paying the IRS with Target Gift Cards? I’m glad they were shut down and arrests were made. If you think you were scammed, report it here https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ or … Continue reading →

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Facebook Scam…

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Carmelo

It’s been seen all over Facebook, really highlighting those who are probably gullible enough to fall for Phishing and Spearphishing attacks.

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Don’t Be a Victim of Tech Support Scams

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Carmelo

This year alone, an estimated 3.3 million people in the United States will pay more than $1.5 billion to scammers. Attorney General Bob Ferguson and experts from Microsoft explain how scammers pretending to help you with computer problems can steal … Continue reading →

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Ring! Ring! Yes, This is the I.R.S! NOT!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Carmelo

Criminals have been calling taxpayers and insisting they must “immediately give up their personal information or make a payment,” Don’t fall for it! It’s a scam! The I.R.S. will never call as their method is to send old fashioned mail. … Continue reading →

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Social Engineering – How to Scam Your Way into Anything

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Carmelo

A great video by Brian Brushwood, from Scam School, on Social Engineering. The video quotes the following books:

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Nigerian Scams

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Carmelo

Don’t fall for this…    

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