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“Was This You?” Scam Emails Try to Trick You Into Calling Fake Support Numbers
Don’t Call That Number: The ‘Was This You?’ Email Scam Explained
Oct 29 • 
Brett Christensen
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Fake Social Security Emails Distribute Dangerous Malware
Don’t Download That "Social Security Statement". It’s a Scam!
Oct 19 • 
Brett Christensen
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Fake Payment Emails Use QR Codes to Steal Your Information.
Scammers Are Hiding Phishing Links Inside QR Codes
Oct 15 • 
Brett Christensen
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Beware of Flirty Comment Bots on Substack Notes
The Attack of the Scam Bots
Oct 10 • 
Brett Christensen
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That “Tax Document” Email from Robinhood or Schwab? It’s a Trap
Fake “Tax Statement” Emails Distribute Malware
Oct 8 • 
Brett Christensen
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Phishing Alert: “Mailbox Upgrade” Scam Targets Email Users
Fake Account Update Email Threatens Deactivation to Steal Logins
Oct 3 • 
Brett Christensen
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PayPal Users Targeted by Fake $439.70 Bitcoin Purchase Scam
Bogus PayPal “Bitcoin Order” Wants Your Card Details
Oct 1 • 
Brett Christensen
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Security Tip: Check Email Addresses in Suspect Messages
A Quick Way to Identify a Message as Suspect
Sep 30 • 
Brett Christensen
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