Scam websites
Scammers churn out genuine-looking imposter websites - so how to recognise a scam website?
Romance scams
Love can blossom online – but what if the charmer is a cheat?
Police impersonators
Police impersonators prey on people’s concerns and fears.
Investment fraud
Investor: look before you leap and avoid fraudsters!
Phishing
Different kinds of phishing attempts are becoming more common, and new ones occasionally emerge. Phishing is really an umbrella term for various scams.
Scams targeting businesses
It is always a good idea to be attentive. That said, professional scammers tend to operate to their own annual schedule, and staying alert during the vacation season is particularly important.
Loan scam
A cybercriminal may pose as a lender, taking all the money you have left after you’ve paid the initial ‘fees’.
Information leakage, data breach and identity theft
Data breaches, information leakages and identity thefts are occasionally reported in the media. But do you know what these are actually all about?
Cybercrime – a word about terminology
What does information leak, fraud or identity theft mean?
Technical support scams
People occasionally find themselves receiving a lot of phone calls, when scammers posing as IT support are active. But how do you recognise a scam call?