A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology, additional threats have become associated ...

Scammers love tax season. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe when filing.

Recently, the venerable security software maker launched a ChatGPT integration, one that allows the chatbot’s users to get direct feedback on potential security threats. No more asking AI for help ...

South Africans should be wary of a years-old scam in which friendly con artists persuade them to buy airtime or digital services vouchers, promising to pay them back. Private investigators previously ...

On Monday, Laurel County Sherriff’s Office announced that a man claiming to be a deputy has been trying to scam people. “Do not give them your financial information and do not pay them!!” The ...

In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular ...

This is how intelligent, responsible business owners approve bad payments. Urgency pushes you to resolve quickly, familiarity lowers suspicion, and cognitive overload reduces attention to detail.

In 2026, we expect scams to persist, especially as tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) become more widely used. In this guide, we highlight several scam trends to watch out for and explain ...

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