eBay is a fantastic way to buy and sell items. While there are many great deals to be had, there are also risks. eBay scams are a particularly significant problem. These scams often mean that you lose money, items or both. In some cases, you might even be committing a criminal offense. I wasĀ almost a […]
26 Craigslist Scams You Should Know About
Protecting yourself is one of the most important things that you can do online. There are many different scams out there, including ones that take place on Craigslist. Some of the Craigslist scams are extremely obvious, but others are not. I was almost the victim of a Craigslist scam myself. I returned from China in […]
Fake McAfee, Buterin andĀ Lee: Scams Hijacking Crypto Celebs
Twitter is one of the most widely used social networks for the crypto community. Because the market and the technologies change so fast, Twitter is the ideal medium, with its brief messages spreading like wildfire. A handful of Twitter accounts have become disproportionately influential. There are many that are known to be crypto celebrities, for […]
Pyramid Scheme Called “The Game” Creeps Into Schools
Thereās a concerning trend thatās starting to emerge at high schools ā a game that has all the hallmarks of a pyramid scam. Of course, itās not really a game at all, but it just ends up being called either a game or The Game. Itās an awful situation because the game targets vulnerable kids. […]
Scammers Offer “Personal Management” for Crypto Portfolios
Most crypto scams rely on mass communication, spreading to a large audience of potential buyers. However, some are dependent contacting persons directly, relying on personal confidence to extract funds. This is the case of the offer of “personal portfolio management” by a self-styled Trading Pundit, under fake names with fly-by-night Facebook business pages. Facebook users […]