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Twitter Had to Tell Ex-Employees Their Severance Emails Were 'Not a Phishing Attempt'

Twitter Had to Tell Ex-Employees Their Severance Emails Were ‘Not a Phishing Attempt’

Elon Musk is having trouble letting go. Twitter needed to reassure its own laid off employees that an email sent in the early morning on Saturday was “not a phishing attempt” after it went directly to their spam inboxes. The email, sent from [email protected] rather than from an @twitter.com address,… Read more…

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The Top 10 Scams of 2022, According to the Government

The Top 10 Scams of 2022, According to the Government

Ever since folks called my elderly mom and told her they had kidnapped me in order to extort her, scammers have held a special place in my heart. (I was not kidnapped, and thankfully, my mom was not conned.) Specifically, that small little part of it that wishes them eternal damnation and diarrhea. Read more…

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Scammers Are Lurking on Etsy

Scammers Are Lurking on Etsy

You may have noticed sellers on Etsy might say something like, “buy this item on my independent website instead,” and offering a discount to buy directly from them instead of using Etsy as the intermediary. And in most cases, that’s totally fine—it’s usually better for a small business’s bottom line. But if the… Read more…

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Don’t Fall for This ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scam

Don’t Fall for This ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scam

As unlikely as it is to happen, every parent can imagine the horror and helplessness they would feel if they discovered their child had been kidnapped. The rush of emotions you’d experience—especially if you received a call from your child begging you for help—might overwhelm you, leading you to act rashly and do… Read more…

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Beware of Holiday Shipping Notification Scams

Beware of Holiday Shipping Notification Scams

It’s no secret scammers get more skilled and ingenious with time. Part of their strategy is knowing when is the best time to target certain people. As the holidays approach and people are expecting packages from Black Friday shopping or early Christmas gifts to arrive, scammers are taking advantage of the time to… Read more…

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How to Tell If an Instagram Account Is Fake

How to Tell If an Instagram Account Is Fake

It’s no secret Instagram is plagued with fake accounts, bots, and impersonators. Just take a look at any comments section on any trending post and you’ll see it’s swarmed with thirst traps and crypto “moguls.” But there are far more elaborate fake accounts out there that have mastered the art of seeming genuine on the… Read more…

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Stop Following New Finance 'Trends'

Stop Following New Finance ‘Trends’

Whether it’s investing in the newest cryptocurrency, or eyeing some type of “make money while doing nothing!” scheme, it can be hard to resist all the shiny “new” finance trends that constantly pop up. Often, though, these trends aren’t actually all that new—and even if they are, it’s important to look for signs that… Read more…

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No, You’re Not Getting a Free Yeti Cooler From Dick’s Sporting Goods

No, You’re Not Getting a Free Yeti Cooler From Dick’s Sporting Goods

We’ve all taken those brief surveys where you get a $10 gift card for a movie theater or a BOGO coupon for Chipotle. But what about a free $325 Yeti cooler for taking a Dick’s Sporting Goods survey? Sounds like a steal, right? That was the latest strategy implemented by a new email scam that hooked people in and stole… Read more…

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