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Stay Safe This Tax Season: How to Spot and Avoid Costly Scams 

Tax season is a stressful time for many Americans, but it also presents an opportunity for scammers to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. Each year, criminals refine their tactics, using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal identities, refunds, and even entire bank accounts.  With the rise of AI-generated fraud, the threat has never been greater. Recent surveys indicate […]

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Love at First Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day 

Valentine’s Day is all about love, connection, and finding that special someone. But while many people are looking for romance, scammers are looking for their next victim. Romance scams have become a global issue, with fraudsters preying on those seeking love online. In 2023 alone, victims of romance scams in the U.S. lost a staggering

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UK Safer Internet Day: Protecting Children from Online Scams

Safer Internet Day 2025 takes place today on February 11th, focusing on the theme “Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.” With scammers using social media, fake websites, and deceptive messages to target young people, online fraud has become a growing threat.   The rise of digital platforms has created new

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NETSWEEPER TO ATTEND GLOBAL ANTI-SCAM SUMMIT London

The Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) London 2025 is happening March 26-27, 2025, bringing together governments, consumer & financial authorities, law enforcement, brand protection agencies, and (cybersecurity) companies to define joint actions against online fraud. This event follows the inaugural Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe, held in June 2024 that saw participation from more than 1,200 virtual and

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The Rise of Scams in India: Understanding the Threat and How to Stay Safe 

India’s rapid digital transformation has brought countless benefits, but it has also opened the door to a surge in scams. Cybercriminals are constantly refining their tactics, targeting individuals and businesses alike. From online banking fraud to investment scams, deception is becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial to stay informed and vigilant.  The Growing Threat of

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Top Cyber Scams to Watch Out for This Holiday Season

The holiday season brings excitement, joy, and the promise of perfect gifts and great deals. Yet, amidst this festive buzz, cybercriminals are hard at work, crafting sophisticated scams designed to exploit the holiday shopping frenzy. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday spending in 2024 is projected to reach between $979.5 billion and $989 billion,

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How Social Engineering Scams Exploit Trust Within Organizations 

In today’s digital world, hackers are not just relying on technical vulnerabilities to breach networks—they are targeting the human element, exploiting trust within organizations through social engineering scams. These attacks manipulate people into providing sensitive information, granting access, or performing actions that compromise security, often without the victims even realizing they’ve been deceived. 60% of

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Netsweeper To Attend Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia

The inaugural Global Anti Scam Summit (GASS) Asia is coming up this October in Singapore and online. Running from October 21-22nd, 2024,  the goal of GASS is to bring governments, consumer & financial authorities, law enforcement, brand protection agencies, and (cybersecurity) companies together to share knowledge and define joint actions to protect consumers from getting

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