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What You Need to Know to Avoid Instagram Scams

30

Mar

2021

Instagram is a big part of the lives of many people, who use it daily to interact with friends and family. The popularity of the social media platform has also ensnared many businesses and individuals who find success in parading out various products, outfits and locations. With over 1 billion active users every month, Instagram […]

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CISA Warns of Incoming Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

12

Feb

2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding the upcoming Valentine’s Day, telling people to watch out for romance scams. If there’s money to be made, criminals will find a way to take advantage of any situation. Since Valentine’s Day is one of the year’s biggest celebrations, scammers, fraudsters, and […]

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Romance Scams Are on the Rise, FBI Warns

31

Aug

2020

The FBI is warning individuals who use online dating apps and platforms to watch out for scammers leveraging social distancing measures and defrauding unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money. Romance or confidence scams drew nearly 20,000 complaints back in 2019, with losses totaling almost half of billion dollars, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint […]

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