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2024-05-28

WhatsApp Scams: How To Protect Yourself

To the everyday user, WhatsApp is just another messaging app used to talk to friends, family, and other contacts from across the world. But, with over two billion active users, WhatsApp is also a hot spot for scammers looking to exploit sensitive information, steal money, blackmail users online, and more. 

Scammers on WhatsApp will prey on minors, senior citizens who aren’t as tech-savvy, or trusting users who don’t know any better. That’s why it’s important to be able to identify a potential scam and learn how to protect yourself and your personal information, which can keep you safe and reduce your chances of falling victim. 

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2024-05-28

How to Track a Scammer on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is where we chat with friends, share memes, and catch up with family. Lately, though, it’s also become a playground for some shady characters. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill scammers, either. 

They’re people who prey on our trust, our vulnerabilities, and our desire for connection. They’re the wolves in sheep’s clothing of the digital world, and they’re using WhatsApp as their hunting ground. You’ve probably heard the horror stories. Someone loses their life savings to a charming stranger who promised them love and a future together. 

Or maybe it’s blackmail after sensitive and personal content has been obtained, making someone feel vulnerable and [...]

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2024-04-19

How To Avoid Online Dating Scams?

When it comes to online dating, you want to find love, not stress and fear. Unfortunately, though, scammers have learned that they can use this type of platform to prey on unsuspecting victims who are looking for real connections. Knowing how to avoid online dating scams is crucial to safeguard yourself emotionally and financially while looking for a romantic partner online. This blog post will discuss tips and tricks for looking for love online.

Signs to Look Out for to Identify Online Dating Scammers

Navigating the world of online dating can be tricky, especially when you don’t know what to look out for. Unfortunately, scammers are increasingly using dating sites as a [...]

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2024-04-19

What to Do If Someone Is Blackmailing You on Social Media

With the advent of social media and our increasingly connected world, it has become easier than ever for cybercriminals to target thousands of new victims each year. No longer hindered by distance, language, or other limiting factors, online blackmail has evolved into a global enterprise, conducted by both individuals and large criminal organizations.

By creating fake profiles across the top ten most popular social media platforms, blackmailers gain access to an estimated five billion users globally*. This vast reach allows them to create multiple fake accounts, enticing users to accept connection requests and ultimately ensnare victims.

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