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Phishing Scams

16 articles on phishing scam tactics, real-world cases, and how to protect yourself.

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Why Blocking Amazon Gift Card Scam Calls Makes You More Vulnerable
Phishing
6/9/2026

Why Blocking Amazon Gift Card Scam Calls Makes You More Vulnerable

Blocking Amazon gift card scam numbers teaches the robocall system you're a live target. Here's the phone setting that actually works.

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She Thought PayPal Needed Verification. $4,700 Gone.
Phishing
5/19/2026

She Thought PayPal Needed Verification. $4,700 Gone.

A Denver teacher lost $4,700 to a PayPal phishing email in under two hours. Here's every warning sign she missed and the one action that would have stopped it.

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Fake Online Doctor Appointment Scam: How Scammers Steal Through Telehealth Fraud
Phishing
5/12/2026

Fake Online Doctor Appointment Scam: How Scammers Steal Through Telehealth Fraud

Fake online doctor appointment scam targets patients seeking medical care. Learn how to identify fraudulent telehealth platforms and protect your money and health data.

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How to Detect a Phishing Website in 10 Seconds or Less
Phishing
5/11/2026

How to Detect a Phishing Website in 10 Seconds or Less

97 new phishing sites went live today. Learn the three URL checks that expose fake login pages before you enter a single password.

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116 Phishing Emails Flagged Today . The IRS One Costs $8,400
Phishing
5/11/2026

116 Phishing Emails Flagged Today . The IRS One Costs $8,400

116 phishing emails hit inboxes this morning impersonating Amazon, IRS, Microsoft, and WeTransfer. One targets your tax refund. Here's the exact wording scammers use.

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148 Fake Bank Sites Went Live Today Using a Trick You've Never Heard Of
Phishing
5/10/2026

148 Fake Bank Sites Went Live Today Using a Trick You've Never Heard Of

Scammers launched 148 credential-harvesting sites in 24 hours using raw IP addresses and obscure domain extensions that bypass every email filter you rely on.

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How to Identify Phishing Emails Before You Click
Phishing
5/10/2026

How to Identify Phishing Emails Before You Click

Learn the exact verification steps security experts use to catch phishing emails. Six techniques that work on Amazon, IRS, and Microsoft scams collected today.

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156 Phishing Sites Went Live This Morning — The Domain Trick Fooling IT Teams
Phishing
5/9/2026

156 Phishing Sites Went Live This Morning — The Domain Trick Fooling IT Teams

Security researchers flagged 156 new phishing domains today using a subdomain obfuscation technique that bypasses corporate email filters. Target employees and streaming service users are primary targets.

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How to Detect Phishing Emails in 10 Seconds (2026 Update)
Phishing
5/9/2026

How to Detect Phishing Emails in 10 Seconds (2026 Update)

Learn the exact inspection method fraud investigators use to spot phishing emails instantly. Includes real examples from 121 attacks flagged this week and three checks most people skip.

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AI-Powered Scam Factories: How Industrial Fraud Operations Now Dwarf the Global Drug Trade
Phishing
4/24/2026

AI-Powered Scam Factories: How Industrial Fraud Operations Now Dwarf the Global Drug Trade

AI-powered scam factories now generate more illicit revenue than the global drug trade. Learn how they work, the red flags, and how to report them.

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Fake USPS Package Redelivery Text Scam: How It Works and What To Do
Phishing
4/24/2026

Fake USPS Package Redelivery Text Scam: How It Works and What To Do

Fake USPS Package Redelivery Text Scam is flooding phones in 2026. Learn how to spot the smishing signs, protect your data, and report it fast.

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Amazon Fake Order Confirmation Email Scam: How to Spot Phishing and Protect Your Account
Phishing
4/23/2026

Amazon Fake Order Confirmation Email Scam: How to Spot Phishing and Protect Your Account

Amazon fake order confirmation scam explained. Learn how criminals use phishing emails to steal login credentials and payment info, plus steps to report it.

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New Wave of AI-Powered Scams and Phishing Attacks Mark
Phishing
1/30/2026

New Wave of AI-Powered Scams and Phishing Attacks Mark

AI-driven scams in 2026 use phishing, impersonation, fake investments, and QR code fraud to steal money and data. Learn how to stay protected.

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Don’t Get Hooked! Widespread Phishing Scams Are Everywhere – How to Spot Them
Phishing
1/30/2026

Don’t Get Hooked! Widespread Phishing Scams Are Everywhere – How to Spot Them

Widespread phishing scams use fake emails, texts, and links to steal money and personal data. Learn how to spot phishing and stay safe online.

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Beware of ‘Too Good to Be True’ Deals: How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams
Phishing
1/30/2026

Beware of ‘Too Good to Be True’ Deals: How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams

Online shopping scams use fake websites and social media ads to steal money and personal data. Learn the red flags and how to shop safely online.

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Don’t Fall for the QR Code Scam
Phishing
1/30/2026

Don’t Fall for the QR Code Scam

QR code scams, also known as “quishing,” trick users into scanning fake codes that lead to phishing sites, malware downloads, or fraudulent payment pages. Learn how these scams work, red flags to watch for, and how to stay safe.

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