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Indian Scammer
How Indian Scammers Target USA, UK, Canada & Australia Victims.

Indian Scammer: How They Operate, State-Wise Breakdown & Reporting In recent years, the term Indian scammer has become widely discussed in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Call center frauds, tech support scams, fake IRS calls, and online fraud originating from India have caused massive financial losses to unsuspecting victims. This blog explores […]

Has your password been stolen?

If you are worried that your password has been stolen, I’ve got some bad news for you: it’s actually pretty hard to tell. Sure, there are some sites that will tell you if your password has been released as the result of a data breach. The problem is that not all data breaches are publicized, […]

Frauds you may encounter during the cost-of-living crisis

  You can be sure that whenever there’s a crisis, it will be accompanied by fraudsters preying on our emotions, needs and fears. From a humanitarian crisis in Asia, the Russian invasion of Ukraine or a fatal fire in the UK, you can be sure that the fake appeals for charity donations and invitations to […]

  Heard about the scam on WhatsApp where someone messages you posing as one of your kids, another family member or friend telling you they have a new number, then you get another message a day or two later asking for you to help them out with some money? It’s called a ‘friend-in-distress’ or ‘mum and dad’ […]

Why you should be using Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

  We’ve relied on usernames and passwords to log into websites and online services for many years. It has been the default method of ensuring that only you, the owner of the account, have access to the data and information that you need. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have increasingly found the value of obtaining login details. Also, […]

Who are you really talking to online?

  The internet is a fantastic innovation that has, in many ways, made life more convenient, given us more choice, brought enrichment and for many, made it easier to meet and communicate with friends old and new. Social media platforms, online dating sites and apps abound, as do chat facilities when people are doing other […]