When you look at the location of these people they normally in countries that had little regard for the law.
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Yes, I agree. They're in a pretty safe havens to conduct their dirty deeds.
Beware of "Your Mobile Device has been Infected by the Viruses (17)" Scams
The message: "Your Mobile Device has been Infected by the Viruses (17)", is a scam. If you are browsing the internet on your mobile device and the message pops up, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because, the message will always popup claiming that your mobile device is infected with a virus even when it is not. The aim of scammers is to frighten and trick mobile device users into installing malware, thinking they are installing antivirus software to remove viruses from their devices.
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The message: "Your Mobile Device has been Infected by the Viruses (17)", is a scam. If you are browsing the internet on your mobile device and the message pops up, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because, the message will always popup claiming that your mobile device is infected with a virus even when it is not. The aim of scammers is to frighten and trick mobile device users into installing malware, thinking they are installing antivirus software to remove viruses from their devices.
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Beware of Check Scams - Do Not Cash or Deposit Checks from Strangers to do Transactions or Send Money
Scammers are sending out fake checks to potential victims, asking them to cash or deposit the checks to do some form of transactions with the money, or send the money to them. The scammers are pretending to be from the National Survey Service, National Shopping Service, employment agencies, Walmart and other organisations.
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Scammers are sending out fake checks to potential victims, asking them to cash or deposit the checks to do some form of transactions with the money, or send the money to them. The scammers are pretending to be from the National Survey Service, National Shopping Service, employment agencies, Walmart and other organisations.
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Scam - "Cpt. Kate Carr Lee US Army Medical Team Member Funds Transfer"
The email message below, which claims that Cpt. Kate Carr Lee, a US army medical team member, wants help to transer thousands of US dollars, is a scam. The email message was sent by scammmers and should not be responded to with personal information. Every month, thousands of these email messages are sent out by scammers to trick their potential victims into stealing their personal information and sending money. Therefore, online users should never send their personal information to strangers in an email message, or send money to a stranger who contacted them via email message.
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The email message below, which claims that Cpt. Kate Carr Lee, a US army medical team member, wants help to transer thousands of US dollars, is a scam. The email message was sent by scammmers and should not be responded to with personal information. Every month, thousands of these email messages are sent out by scammers to trick their potential victims into stealing their personal information and sending money. Therefore, online users should never send their personal information to strangers in an email message, or send money to a stranger who contacted them via email message.
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Scam - There is no Office 365 Lottery or or O365 Lotto
Online users, there is no Office 365 lottery or O365 lotto that is paying out or giving away thousands or millions of dollars in prize. Therefore, recipients of email messages claiming they have won the Office 365 / O365 lottery or lotto, should delete them. Below is a sample of the lottery scamming email messages being sent by lottery scammers, to trick their potential victims into sending them money, they claim are fees or taxes for a promotion or lottery that doesn’t exist.
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Online users, there is no Office 365 lottery or O365 lotto that is paying out or giving away thousands or millions of dollars in prize. Therefore, recipients of email messages claiming they have won the Office 365 / O365 lottery or lotto, should delete them. Below is a sample of the lottery scamming email messages being sent by lottery scammers, to trick their potential victims into sending them money, they claim are fees or taxes for a promotion or lottery that doesn’t exist.
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Beware of "www.pocketfunds.online" - A Fake Internet Work-From-Home Job Website
The website: "www.pocketfunds.online," which claims that you can earn $2500 in your first week by simply completing certain tasks in 5 to 10 minutes, is a scam. Do not register with fake websites like "pocketfunds.online," because you will never get paid, and will only make the scammers behind the fake website get richer.
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The website: "www.pocketfunds.online," which claims that you can earn $2500 in your first week by simply completing certain tasks in 5 to 10 minutes, is a scam. Do not register with fake websites like "pocketfunds.online," because you will never get paid, and will only make the scammers behind the fake website get richer.
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Beware of "www.homecash.online" - A Fake Internet Work-From-Home Job Website
The website: "www.homecash.online," which claims that you can earn $1500 in your first week by simply completing certain tasks in 5 to 10 minutes, is a scam. Do not register with fake websites like "homecash.online," because you will never get paid, and will only make the scammers behind the fake website get richer.
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The website: "www.homecash.online," which claims that you can earn $1500 in your first week by simply completing certain tasks in 5 to 10 minutes, is a scam. Do not register with fake websites like "homecash.online," because you will never get paid, and will only make the scammers behind the fake website get richer.
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"Facebook Will Cost Money" is a Hoax or Fake Message Created by Pranksters
Facebook users are advised to ignore message pranks like the one below that claim Facebook will start charging money to use their services. The fake messages have been created by pranksters to frighten and trick Facebook users into sharing the messages with their friends, by claiming if they do so, Facebook will be free for them again. But, Facebook has always said that it will forever be free. Therefore, Facebook users who have received the fake messages should delete them or report them a spam. A similar hoax a few years ago caused Facebook to place the message: "It’s free and always will be", on their home page at www.facebook.com.
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Facebook users are advised to ignore message pranks like the one below that claim Facebook will start charging money to use their services. The fake messages have been created by pranksters to frighten and trick Facebook users into sharing the messages with their friends, by claiming if they do so, Facebook will be free for them again. But, Facebook has always said that it will forever be free. Therefore, Facebook users who have received the fake messages should delete them or report them a spam. A similar hoax a few years ago caused Facebook to place the message: "It’s free and always will be", on their home page at www.facebook.com.
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Fake - "Register Urself in Free-Whatsapp Mode" Message
The message below about registering yourself in Free-Whatsapp Mode by sharing it with your contacts to activate a blue tick, green tick or an icon at the bottom of your screen, was NOT sent by WhatsApp. The message is actually a fake or hoax created by pranksters to create public mischief. Recipients of the message are asked to delete it and not follow the instructions in it.
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The message below about registering yourself in Free-Whatsapp Mode by sharing it with your contacts to activate a blue tick, green tick or an icon at the bottom of your screen, was NOT sent by WhatsApp. The message is actually a fake or hoax created by pranksters to create public mischief. Recipients of the message are asked to delete it and not follow the instructions in it.
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Scam - WeFundAfrica Club (WEFA) Member Donation Platform is a Ponzi or Pyramid Scheme
WeFundAfrica.Club, also called #WEFA, which the owners claim is a member to member donation platform where members are given the chance of earning online from home, is a Ponzi or Pyramid scheme. Online users are advised not to register on the website or become a member. And, those who are already members are asked to stop making payments to the website.
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WeFundAfrica.Club, also called #WEFA, which the owners claim is a member to member donation platform where members are given the chance of earning online from home, is a Ponzi or Pyramid scheme. Online users are advised not to register on the website or become a member. And, those who are already members are asked to stop making payments to the website.
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Beware of Fake Google or Gmail Bulk Email Filter Notifications
The fake email message notification below is a sample of the thousands, which claims that the Google or Gmail Bulk Email Filter has blocked sent emails. The fake email message is being sent by cybercriminals to trick recipients into clicking on the link within in it. The link goes to a fake Google or Gmail website that will ask visitors to sign-in with their email account usernames and passwords. But, once the visitors attempt to sign-in, their usernames and passwords will be sent to cybercriminals, who will use the stolen information to hijack their victims email accounts and use them fraudulently. Therefore, online users who were tricked by the fake email messages should change their email account passwords immediately, before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently.
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The fake email message notification below is a sample of the thousands, which claims that the Google or Gmail Bulk Email Filter has blocked sent emails. The fake email message is being sent by cybercriminals to trick recipients into clicking on the link within in it. The link goes to a fake Google or Gmail website that will ask visitors to sign-in with their email account usernames and passwords. But, once the visitors attempt to sign-in, their usernames and passwords will be sent to cybercriminals, who will use the stolen information to hijack their victims email accounts and use them fraudulently. Therefore, online users who were tricked by the fake email messages should change their email account passwords immediately, before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently.
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Avoid Public USB Phone Chargers - They May Have Built-in Malware
Do you know that USB chargers can have built-in malicious code, which could install malware like viruses and spyware on your smartphone or mobile device once connected to them? This is why it is important to avoid public USB chargers when traveling, because cybercriminals can place those malicious USB chargers at airports, hotels, coffee shops and other public places, where they know a lot people tranverse each day. And, do not believe that because you have antivirus software on your mobile device, you are completely protected from such potential threat.
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Do you know that USB chargers can have built-in malicious code, which could install malware like viruses and spyware on your smartphone or mobile device once connected to them? This is why it is important to avoid public USB chargers when traveling, because cybercriminals can place those malicious USB chargers at airports, hotels, coffee shops and other public places, where they know a lot people tranverse each day. And, do not believe that because you have antivirus software on your mobile device, you are completely protected from such potential threat.
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Beware of Whatsapp "Display Picture" Message - It is a Fake or Prank
Whatsapp users, please do not share the message below, which claims that you should remove your display picture or photos because ISIS will use them and your telephone number maliciously. The message was not sent by Whatsapp's engineers or its CEO. It is actually a fake, created by pranksters to create public mischief. Recipients of the same message should delete it to help stop the spread of misinformation.
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Whatsapp users, please do not share the message below, which claims that you should remove your display picture or photos because ISIS will use them and your telephone number maliciously. The message was not sent by Whatsapp's engineers or its CEO. It is actually a fake, created by pranksters to create public mischief. Recipients of the same message should delete it to help stop the spread of misinformation.
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Beware of "www.desksalary.com" - It is a Fake Internet Work-From-Home Job Website
The website "www.desksalary.com," which claims that members can earn 10$ for every 30 second task, is another scam created by scammers to trick people into working for free. Do not register with fake websites like "desksalary.com," because you will never get paid, and will only make the scammers behind the fake website richer.
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The website "www.desksalary.com," which claims that members can earn 10$ for every 30 second task, is another scam created by scammers to trick people into working for free. Do not register with fake websites like "desksalary.com," because you will never get paid, and will only make the scammers behind the fake website richer.
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Do Not Call 1-844-310-3403 - It is a Fake Technical Support Number used by Scammers
Scammers are using the telephone number: 1-844-310-3403, to collect their potential potential victims’ information. They are sending out fake technical support email or displaying pop-up messages like the one below that claim there is something wrong or the recipients’ computers have been infected with a virus or malware, in order to frighten them into calling the bogus technical support number for help. But, once potential victims call the fake technical support telephone number (1-844-310-3403), a person or an automated Interactive Voice Response system will request their personal information, financial information, or online account credentials (usernames and passwords). If the requested information is entered, it will be sent to cybercriminals, who will use it to rip-off their victims.
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Scammers are using the telephone number: 1-844-310-3403, to collect their potential potential victims’ information. They are sending out fake technical support email or displaying pop-up messages like the one below that claim there is something wrong or the recipients’ computers have been infected with a virus or malware, in order to frighten them into calling the bogus technical support number for help. But, once potential victims call the fake technical support telephone number (1-844-310-3403), a person or an automated Interactive Voice Response system will request their personal information, financial information, or online account credentials (usernames and passwords). If the requested information is entered, it will be sent to cybercriminals, who will use it to rip-off their victims.
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Beware of "Last Warning - Your Mailbox Closure Request is in progress" Phishing Scam
The email message below with the subject: "LAST WARNING: Your Mailbox Closure Request is in progress," which claims that a closure request will be processed shortly to empty or delete all the emails in the recipients' account Inbox and Sent-Items, is a phishing scam created to steal Microsoft Outlook or Hotmail user names and passwords. The email message was not sent by Microsoft, but by cyber-criminals, whose intentions are to hijack email accounts and use them for malicious purposes. So, recipients of the same email message are advised to delete it, and not follow the instructions in it.
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The email message below with the subject: "LAST WARNING: Your Mailbox Closure Request is in progress," which claims that a closure request will be processed shortly to empty or delete all the emails in the recipients' account Inbox and Sent-Items, is a phishing scam created to steal Microsoft Outlook or Hotmail user names and passwords. The email message was not sent by Microsoft, but by cyber-criminals, whose intentions are to hijack email accounts and use them for malicious purposes. So, recipients of the same email message are advised to delete it, and not follow the instructions in it.
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This thread has really grown in such a short period.
I knew there were a lot of scammers spammers and crooks, but this is sad.
There are apparently WAY too many people out there with nothing better to do than try to part honest people from their hard earned money.
Karma is a B*#ch!
I knew there were a lot of scammers spammers and crooks, but this is sad.
There are apparently WAY too many people out there with nothing better to do than try to part honest people from their hard earned money.
Karma is a B*#ch!
@Qship You sure right on that one and we never too old to get taken by some new trick.
I am also not even posting up all the alerts that come out each day either
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Beware of "We are Giving 20 BMW On February 1st 2017" Facebook Scam
The Facebook post below: "We are giving 20 BMW On February 1st 2017," is another Facebook like-farming scam. The scam is similar to other thousands of like-farming scams that are attempting to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook page or post, by claiming that they have a chance to win one of the 20 BMWs that are being given away. Scammers are using tricks like this one to get Facebook users into liking or sharing a Facebook page or post, which will make the page or post popular.
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The Facebook post below: "We are giving 20 BMW On February 1st 2017," is another Facebook like-farming scam. The scam is similar to other thousands of like-farming scams that are attempting to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook page or post, by claiming that they have a chance to win one of the 20 BMWs that are being given away. Scammers are using tricks like this one to get Facebook users into liking or sharing a Facebook page or post, which will make the page or post popular.
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