Tag: scammers
Brazen scam at Vinted: This is how scammers are now pulling you over the table
Vinted is a popular shopping app where you can buy and sell used items. From clothing to electronics, you can find lots of second-hand items and one or two bargains.…
Online scammers lure you into a trap with an hourly wage of 25 euros
Denise Bergert A scam is making the rounds on the Internet, luring job seekers with an hourly wage of 25 euros for a part-time job. Enlarge The fraudsters present themselves…
Danger for IKEA customers: This is how scammers currently want your data
Can it be that easy? An alleged competition on Facebook promises a compact way to win: a “shopping voucher worth €250-500” from IKEA beckons people who “guess a number other…
Facebook password in danger: scammers want to trick you with this phishing email
CURRENT FRAUD ALERTS Apr 26, 2022 at 11:31 am Your Facebook account is currently being targeted by criminals. With a phishing email they want to crack your account and steal…
Beware of crypto scams: How to protect yourself from scammers
Thomas Joos Fraudsters rake in millions of dollars through so-called crypto scams. With many investors investing in cryptocurrencies without worrying about security, online scammers have an easy time. How to…
Brazen WhatsApp scam: This is how scammers want your money now
WhatsApp users are getting more and more dubious messages. Behind it are usually scammers who either want your data or your money. The Münster police are now warning of such…
Amazon phishing email “There was an error with your account”: Scammers want to take over your account
CURRENT FRAUD ALERTS May 02, 2022 at 1:07 p.m What appears to be an Amazon email with the subject “An error has occurred in your account” is a phishing attempt.…
Great damage – Germans fell for Internet scammers
Once again the trap of internet scammers snapped shut. This time the victim is a German living in the Imst district. She probably lost a medium five-digit euro amount. The…
Phishing: Scammers steal your data via a calendar app
CURRENT FRAUD ALERTS April 01, 2022 at 11:42 am In a new phishing scam, criminals use the calendar app Calendly to get your data. You can find out how they…
WhatsApp is being exploited by scammers: you should never trust these messages
Scammers have been trying to steal money from phone calls with fake stories for months. Recently, the perpetrators became more active again – with a new scam via messenger services…
War in Ukraine: Scammers cheat with fake appeals for donations
The Ukraine war is still going on and of course many people in Europe want to help. With protests, donations in kind or with money. Unfortunately, criminals who take advantage…
Ransomware victims pay, but scammers want more
Many organizations that fall victim to ransomware attacks end up paying a ransom multiple times, as cybercriminals exploit security vulnerabilities to extort the maximum amount of money from their victims.…