How she got played for $32,000.00
The Fox 9 Investigators reveal that social engineering is the reason many people fall for scams online.
(KMSP) - If you ever wondered how someone can fall for a scam on the internet, blame social engineering...
How to Tell If You’ve Been Hacked on Twitter, Facebook and Gmail
Impersonation is a top trend in computer hacking. Cybercriminals hijack your email or Facebook account and wreak digital havoc in your name, sending messages to everyone in your address book about how you "lost...
Online Dating Alert: Warning About Singles Sites Like xDating That Make You Pay Before You Can Message Their Members
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Looking for Love Online? Watch Out for Fake Profiles on Popular Dating Sites
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Senior Fraud on the Rise: How To Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones
Fraudsters are targeting senior citizens more than ever. Are your grandparents safe? A recent federal investigation found that more and more senior citizens are being financially exploited by swindlers. In 2010...
Internet Dating and Romance: Don’t Get Your Heart (and Wallet) Broken
Are you looking for that special someone to spend holidays and cuddle on rainy days with? Let's face it - the older we get, the desire of companionship grows, and the thought of dying alone can be daunting. ...
Over $1 Billion in Damages Reported on Scambook
Since the launch of Scambook back in June 2011 we have received complaints totaling over $1 billion in reported damages.
Recently VISA Inc released a statement that they saw an increase of 1% to $3.4 billion...
Online Dating Scams Trending Up
The widespread use of the Internet gave birth a social revolution: online dating. Millions of people suddenly could connect and find love and companionship in a way they never could before. Commercials showi...
Online Dating Scams: Women Over 50 Most Likely to be Victims
Online dating has become so common that it's easy to forget how dangerous it can be. As more singles sign up for dating sites like Christian Mingle, Match.com, OK Cupid and SeniorPeopleMeet, the more these site...
New Study: Facebook and Twitter Addicts May Perform Better at Work
The next time your boss catches you using Facebook at work, you've got an excuse: it may make you better at your job!
According to a study by the tech startup Evolv, usage of popular social networks includin...
Casual Dating in the Internet Culture: Grouper, Instagram, Facebook and You
Dating in the modern world doesn't quite resemble the traditional view of dating. It's much more casual. The word "date" is rarely even used today. Younger people especially opt to use the harmless "let's hang ...
Fake Facebook Girlfriends: The Newest, Weirdest Social Media Trend
Romance on Facebook: it’s not just about changing your relationship status anymore. As our social lives increasingly go virtual, dating drama has become more complicated than ever! The newest phenomenon? Fake F...
Top 3 Valentine’s Day Cyber Scams to Watch Out For
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How to Date Online and Avoid Scams on Valentine’s Day 2013
Valentine's Day 2013 is almost here. Are you single and looking for new romance? For many, online dating is the best way to put yourself in the path of Cupid's arrow on February 14.
Unfortunately, there's a ...