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Beware of Scam: "JCPenny Is Giving Away Free $100 OFF Coupon and $80 Gift Card"

The Facebook post below, which claims that JCPenny is giving away free $100 or $80 gift coupon or card, is a Facebook like-farming scam. This scam will attempt to trick Facebook users into clicking on...

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Beware of Virus Email: "General Liability & Workers Compensation Insurance"

The email message with the subject: "General Liability & Workers Compensation Insurance," is malicious and was not sent by Pacific Pathways insurance. The malicious email message, sent by...

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Fraudulent Work-From-Home Website: "www.news-who .com"

The website "news-who .com," is fraudulent or a fake. Online users who use the same website, which claims they can read the news and earn from $5 up to $9 for every piece of news read, will not get...

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Phishing Scam: "Your Email Quota Limit Downgraded!"

Recipients of email messages with the subject: "Your Email Quota Limit Downgraded," should delete and not follow the instructions in them. This is because the email messages are phishing scams sent by...

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Beware of Visa Card International Mega Jackpot/Reward Lottery Scams

It is important that Visa Card holders know that there is no Visa Card International Mega Jackpot/Reward. Therefore, Visa Card holders who have received the lottery scamming email message below or...

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Phishing Scam: “Your Microsoft Account Requires Update‏”

The email message below: "Your Microsoft account requires update," which claims the recipients will lose their Microsoft accounts or have their Microsoft accounts deactivated because they have not...

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How to Easily Remove PressRoomVIP Annoying Posts and Rogue Advertisements

If you are continuously being redirected to the website: "www.PressRoomVIP .com," or see posts or rogue advertisements from the same website continuously being displayed in your social media accounts...

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Beware of "Get a Free $50 Starbucks Gift Card to Celebrate 45th Anniversary"...

Recipients of the fake Starbucks post below, which claims that they get a free $50 Starbucks gift card to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the American coffee company and coffeehouse chain, is a scam...

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Beware of Hoax: "Former NBA Superstar Michael Jordan Found Dead In His...

The hoax below, which claims that basketball superstar Michael Jordan (MJ) was found dead at his residence, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your...

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Beware of Celebrity Death Hoax: "Adam Sandler Died Accidentally"

The hoax below, which claims that Adam Sandler, an American comedian and actor, died accidentally, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of...

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Beware of "UN Scam Victim Compensation Notice"

The email message below, which claims that the recipients(scam victims) are approved to receive thousands of dollars in compensation from the United Nations(UN), is a scam that is being sent by...

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Phishing Scam: "Online Banking Review - Tesco Bank"

The email message below: "Online Banking Review - Tesco Bank," is another attempt by cyber-criminals to trick Tesco Bank customers into sending them their account credentials, personal and banking...

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Beware of Fake Ray-Ban Sunglasses Websites: "www.rb-ip. com" and "www.rb-sk...

The websites: "www.rb-ip. com" and "www.rb-sk .org," are fake e-commerce websites claiming that they are selling Ray-Ban sunglasses. Online users are advised to stay away from the websites, or others...

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Beware of Secret-Shopper Scam: "You Are Needed if Interested"

The Secret-Shopper email message below: "You Are Needed if Interested," is a scam. The victim of this scam will be provided with a fake or counterfeit check (cheque) and is advised to cash it and then...

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Beware of Fake United States Law Firm Group/Department of Justice Email Message

The email message below: "Reference:-Customer ID:87465362, Case File No PQ - 221254- Lawsuit," which appears as if it came from the law firm: United States Law Firm Group, claiming there are pending...

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Beware of Fake Email Message Reminders Requesting Outstanding or Overdue Money

Scammers or cybercriminals are sending out fake email message reminders claiming that the recipients owe outstanding amounts of money or their account balances are overdue. The email messages below are...

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Beware of “Hi Prnt” Malicious Email Messages Sent By Cybercriminals

Recipients of emails that contain the message: "Hi Prnt," should delete them. The fake email messages contain malicious attachments, which the cybercriminals who have sent the email messages want the...

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Beware of Fake Legal Case Notification Emails Purporting From United States...

Scammers or cybercriminals are sending out fake legal case notification email messages that appear as if they came from the United States Law Firm Group, claiming that the recipients owe outstanding...

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Beware of “Your Battery Is Badly Damaged By (4) Virus” Deceptive...

The website "www.phone-alert.org" should NOT be trusted. The untrustworthy website contains a deceptive advertisement that tricks online users into installing apps, by displaying the fake or very...

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Phishing Scam: "PayPal Security Team Account Verification - Unusual Charges...

The email message below, which claims that the recipients' PayPal accounts have blocked unusual charges to the credit card linked to their accounts, is a phishing scam. The fake or fraudulent email...

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