Scammers are increasingly creating fraudulent news articles impersonating trusted media outlets to lure victims into illegitimate cryptocurrency schemes. These deceptive websites often claim to be from respected publishers such as Financial Post, CBC, BBC, or CNN. By impersonating established journalism, scammers manufacture a sense of legitimacy.

🙏 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗦?

Blessing scams are deceptive confidence tricks that exploit cultural beliefs and fears of spiritual harm.

👤 Scammers often pose as spiritual healers or community elders, convincing vulnerable people their families are cursed or at risk from evil spirits.

In today’s world of digital convenience, QR codes are everywhere: on menus, ads, payment systems, and even packaging. While these scannable codes bring speed and simplicity, their careless use has opened the door to a dangerous scam: Quishing.

🔎 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚?

Crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and Kickstarter are powerful tools for helping others and funding creative dreams. Unfortunately, scammers exploit these platforms to prey on kindness and generosity. Knowing the warning signs can protect your wallet and ensure your donations or pledges go to real causes.

🕵️‍♂️ COMMON SCAM TACTICS

File-sharing platforms like WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive are convenient and trusted, which is exactly why scammers target them. Criminals send fake file-sharing notifications to trick you into revealing passwords, downloading malware, or opening dangerous documents.

🔍 How the WeTransfer Scam Works

Online resale platforms such as VarageSale, Vinted, and Facebook Marketplace have become popular destinations for people who want to make additional income or find affordable items. However, wherever there is money and convenience, there are also scammers.

 Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. Authenticator apps are popular, but they’re not the only choice—and each method has its own strengths, weaknesses, and malware risks. Here is a breakdown.

📟 Hardware Security Keys (YubiKey, Titan Security Key)

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

A SIM swap scam is when criminals trick your mobile provider into transferring your phone number to a SIM card they control. Once they succeed, they can intercept your calls and text messages often leading to financial theft, identity fraud, and personal data breaches.

🕵️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬