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USAGC.org is a Fake Green Card Lottery Service Provider

I was tricked by USAGC.org (USAGC Organization), a so-called Green Card Lottery Service Provider website, into two purchases for a total amount of $1,116. I decided to do follow up research and...

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The Global Help Commission Poverty Eradication Program is a Scam

Online users, beware of The Global Help Commission scam. There is no such poverty eradication program created by the United Nations that gets funding from 146 countries to help end poverty. The Global...

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Beware of "5 Free Cineplex Movie Tickets" Facebook Scam

Recipients of fake "5 Free Cineplex Movie Tickets" posts, which claim that they can get 5 free tickets for any movie at Cineplex to celebrate their anniversary, is a scam sent by cybercriminals. Please...

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Beware of "Microsoft Update De-activation" Phishing Scam

The email message below with the subject: "Case ID; 764GB4573MF -Microsoft Update-August 8," which claims the recipients need to verify their Hotmail accounts to avoid de-activation, is a phishing scam...

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Beware of “I Have A Vacancy Post for A Part-Time Mystery Shopper Work for...

The email message below, which the sender, a so-called recruit manager for AZ Global Consulting, a professional Mystery Shopping Consultant Co, claims there is a vacant position for a mystery shopper...

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Scam: “Mrs. Michelle Obama Bank Check Draft”

The fake email messages below, which claim that the recipients will received checks worth millions of dollars that were written by Mrs. Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, is a...

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Beware of "Become A Mystery Shopper Today" Phishing Email Scam

The email message below: "Become A Mystery Shopper Today," which claims that the recipients have mystery shopping assignments in their areas and are asked to participate, is fraudulent. Recipients of...

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Beware of "Verify Online Banking‏" SunTrust Bank Phishing Scam

The email message below with the subject: "Verify Online Banking," is a phishing scam being used by cyber-criminals to steal SunTrust Bank customers’ information. The fake email message claims that...

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Beware of "www.ray-cc.com" - A Fake Ray-Ban Sunglasses / Eyewears Selling...

The website: "www.ray-cc.com," is another untrustworthy online store claiming to sell Ray ban sunglasses/eyeglasses, which online users are advised to stay away from. Persons who shop on the...

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Beware of Apple iTunes Store Automatic Renewal Subscription Phishing Emails

Apple iTunes customers are asked to be aware of fake email alerts that claim a subscription for some service or product will be automatically renewed unless it is turned off or cancelled 24 hours...

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Beware of "Blocked Sign-in Attempt for Security Reasons" Google Account...

Cybercriminals are attempting to trick Google users into clicking on links in the fake security alert or notification email message below that informs them of suspicious login attempts. The links go to...

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Beware Of New Hitler-Themed Ransomware Designed To Crash Computers

Security researchers are warning of a new Hitler-themed ransomware designed to crash victims’ PCs or computers, and then delete all files after just one hour if its creator isn't paid. The malware...

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Beware of "Visa Card International Mega Jackpot" Lottery Scams

It is important that Visa card users know that there is no Visa Card International Mega Jackpot. Therefore, if they have received the lottery scamming email message below, which claims they have won or...

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Beware of “Account Suspension Notification (Final Warning)” Phishing Scam

The email message below with the subject: "Account Suspension Notification (Final Warning)," which claims a termination request was sent from the recipients' mailbox account, is a phishing scam created...

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Fake-News - "Million Pounds of Rat Meat Being Sold As Boneless Chicken Wings...

The article below: "Million Pounds of Rat Meat Being Sold As Boneless Chicken Wings in U.S," published on fake or news satirical website "www.tmzworldnews.com" and "www.celebtricity.com" is a hoax or...

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Beware of "Important Account Alert - You Have A New Secure Message" Bank of...

The email message below, which appears as a Bank of America (BOA) alert, claiming there were several failed login attempts on the recipients’ online banking accounts, is a phishing scam. The fake email...

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Beware of Apple / iTunes Invoice Phishing Emails

Apple customers are asked to be aware of fake email invoices that claiming that they have purchased products. The fake email invoices were sent by scammers to frighten and trick the recipients into...

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Beware of "Warning - Account De-activation is Being Processed - Verify to...

The email message below with the subject: "Warning: Account de-activation is being processed (Verify to protect)," which claims that the recipients' email accounts are in the process of being...

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Beware of “Your Mail Account Has Exceeded Its Quota Limit” Phishing Scam

The email message below, which claims that the recipients’ email accounts have exceeded their quota/limit and need to be re-validated, or else the recipients will not be able receive new emails, is a...

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Beware of "gateway-sec-checkout.com" - A Fraudulent CLA Safflower Oil Selling...

The website: "www.gateway-sec-checkout.com," is another untrustworthy online store claiming to sell CLA Safflower Oil, an alleged weight loss dietary supplement. Online users are advised to stay away...

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