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1. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   Mar 6, 2024 · 3. MetaMask email scam. A scam email impersonating MetaMask. Interest in an email supposedly from cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask also spiked in recent days, according to Google Trends data. The email, titled ‘Immediate Action Required: Suspension Alert', tells you that you need to ‘update your wallet’ to comply with ‘global regulations’.

2. malwaretips.com › blogs › email-scamsBeware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Sep 28, 2023 · Breaking Down the Top 10 Email Scams. Let’s dive into the prevalent email scams that all users should stay vigilant against in order to detect and avoid them. 1. Phishing Scams. Phishing emails aim to steal sensitive data like login credentials and financial information through deception.

3. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...

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4. ised-isde.canada.ca › site › canadian-intellectualScam alert: Beware of phishing emails targeting trademark owners

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   Nov 12, 2024 · Be aware of an active scam of fraudsters impersonating IP attorneys. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is aware of an active email scam operating in North America, where members of the public are being targeted in phishing attempts by individuals posing as intellectual property attorneys, pressuring business owners to take action against potential trademark infringement.

5. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaHere are the top scams in Ontario and tips on how to avoid them

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   Mar 2, 2023 · Crypto and grandparent scams on the rise. In Ontario, investment scams accounted for the highest losses from victims last year, with $136.5 million reported. Armit says a big part of that involves ...

6. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · The email may look legitimate and include the business’s logo, and you may have even received the email around the time your subscription has expired or will be expiring.

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   What if I receive a fake email from a scammer?

   • If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. Scammers are impersonating businesses and emailing consumers about renewing subscriptions. Learn how to avoid these imposter email phishing scams.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   Are scammers posing as legitimate businesses?

   • To trick consumers into clicking links and providing personal information, scammers are posing as legitimate businesses and emailing consumers. BBB warns consumers to be extra vigilant when receiving urgent emails from supposed businesses asking for payment information. How the scam works

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   Are phishing emails from Royal Mail a scam?

   • Scam messages impersonating postal services are always a popular phishing method amongst fraudsters and Google searches for emails sent from ‘royalmail@royal-mail-infos.com’ have recently spiked. These emails tell you that there’s been an ‘unsuccessful delivery attempt’ of your parcel and that you need to pay a small fee for it to be redelivered.

   5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   What are the most common email scam ploys?

   • Email’s inherent vulnerabilities make it an ideal channel for scammers to deploy a variety of deceptive tactics. Some of the most common ploys seen include: Phishing – Fraudulent emails aim to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information through spoofing, urgent calls to action, and embedded malicious links and attachments.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   What if a notification is a scam masquerading as an e-Transfer?

   • If you think a notification is a scam masquerading as an Interac e-Transfer, your first instinct might be to delete the message, but we’ll appreciate it if you don’t! Kindly forward the email to phishing@interac.ca so our fraud team can further investigate and work to shut it down.

   Email Fraud & Phishing Scams | Interac In The Know

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   Are life insurance scam emails phishing?

   • Life insurance scam Action Fraud, the UK's fraud reporting centre, recently reported receiving 800 reports of scam emails pretending to be from companies selling life insurance. These emails are sent from random email addresses and always include a phishing link.

   5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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8. www.interac.ca › en › contentEmail Fraud & Phishing Scams | Interac In The Know

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   Apr 6, 2022 · Tax scams can bait victims into surrendering their social insurance numbers. Fraudulent emails for streaming and other online subscription services can trick people into clicking on phony links to update payment information. Phishing is typically carried out using email or instant message, although text messages have been used as well.