Hoax-Slayer

IRS “EFIN Filing Review” Phishing Email Targets Tax Professionals

Fake IRS EFIN review emails aim to steal tax preparer credentials and client data.

Feb 24 • Brett Christensen

This Fake "iCloud Verification" Email Tries to Steal Your Apple ID

Convincing message leads to a realistic fake Apple sign-in page designed to capture your credentials

Feb 18 • Brett Christensen

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"Free Oil Reserve Crypto" Offer Raises Major Red Flags

The warning signs behind the $USOR airdrop email

Feb 12 • Brett Christensen

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Declutter Your Digital Life for Better Security

Deleting unused accounts reduces your attack surface and protects your data

Feb 11 • Brett Christensen

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The Hidden Risks of Free Public Wi-Fi

Why convenience can come at the cost of security

Feb 4 • Brett Christensen

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January 2026

Fake “New Direct Debit” Emails Are Targeting Bank Customers

This Bogus CommBank Email Uses Panic to Steal Your Banking Details

Jan 27 • Brett Christensen

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"Your Cloud Account Has Been Locked" Payment Emails Are a Scam”

The "Update Payment or Lose Your Photos" Cloud Scam Explained

Jan 15 • Brett Christensen

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December 2025

Fake Virus Warning Pop-Ups: Why You Should Never Call the Number

Scammers and Fake Virus Alerts: What Those Browser Warnings Really Mean

Dec 27, 2025 • Brett Christensen

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Fake DHL “Delivery Failed” Emails Are a Trap for Christmas Shoppers

Fake parcel notifications are a classic scam, especially at Christmas.

Dec 14, 2025 • Brett Christensen

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Facebook Cloning Explained: How Scammers Impersonate You and Target Your Friends

Your Facebook Profile Can Be Copied in Minutes! Here’s How to Lock It Down

Dec 2, 2025 • Brett Christensen

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November 2025

This “Document Ready” Email Isn’t Real — It’s After Your Google Account

Scammers Using CAPTCHA Decoy to Make Google Phishing Page Look Legit

Nov 19, 2025 • Brett Christensen

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Why Scammers Love Impersonating Meta

Watch Out for Fake Meta and Facebook Alerts

Nov 5, 2025 • Brett Christensen