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posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2025
In this week's scam, you get an email that looks like it's from a trusted brand, such as Costco or AAA. The email promises a free gift if you fill out a short survey and pay a small shipping fee so that the gift can be delivered to you. The email may create a sense of urgency by claiming that only a few free gifts are left. All you have to do is click a link in the email, which takes you to a website with the survey.
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posted on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
This week, scammers are sending out phishing emails that target employees in the hospitality industry. In this scam, you receive an email with a link that appears to be from the travel website Booking[dot]com. The email may claim you need to verify a guest's reservation, confirm details about a customer's recent stay at your property, or check the status of your travel organization's account.
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posted on Monday, March 24, 2025
In this week's scam, you receive an email containing a video from what appears to be YouTube's CEO. In the video, the CEO claims that YouTube is changing its income policy, and you must accept new terms and conditions to make money from your channel.
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posted on Monday, March 17, 2025
In this week's scam, cybercriminals are stealing students' and teachers' login information through phishing emails. You receive an email with an attachment containing a QR code. In the email, you are instructed to scan the code to update your contact information, check your benefits, or apply for opportunities at your university.
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posted on Monday, March 10, 2025
In this week's scam, cybercriminals are offering a free video game to try to trick you into downloading malware. They post a job offer online, claiming that if you download a free game, “PirateFi,” you can be paid to monitor the in-game chat feature. The free download and the promise of payment make this a tempting offer. But remember that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is!
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