@hoax-slayer.com
Unmasking hoaxes and exposing scams since 2003! I’m on a mission to make the Internet safer, smarter, and more enjoyable. I’m here to raise awareness about digital dangers and arm users with the knowledge they need to stay secure online.
Scammers are using IRS terminology like EFIN to target tax professionals.
Professional design does not equal legitimacy. Verify independently before clicking. #identitytheft #phishing
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“Complete your iCloud verification or lose access.”
That’s the hook.
The goal is to steal your Apple ID login. #Apple #scam #phishing
Here’s how this phishing scam works and what to watch for:
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A “free token” offer linked to a supposed oil-backed crypto project is doing the rounds via email.
Unverified claims. Redirecting websites. Wallet access requests.
I take a closer look. #HoaxSlayer #CryptoSafety
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Every unused online account is another place your personal data can leak if there’s a breach.
A quick clean-up can shrink your digital attack surface. Learn why it matters in my latest Hoax-Slayer article.
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Free Wi-Fi is great for scrolling, not so great for sensitive logins. ☕📶
Public networks can expose your data to scammers and snoops.
Here’s what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
#CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #Scams
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Scammers love fake “urgent” bank alerts.
This one claims a new direct debit has been set up and urges immediate action.
It’s a trap.
Full breakdown 👇
#FraudAwareness #PhishingScam
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Generic “Cloud account” warnings + payment links = 🚩
These fake emails are designed to steal your credit card details. Don’t click. Don’t reply.
#phishing #scam
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🚨 Fake virus warnings are everywhere
If a browser pop-up tells you to call a number, it’s a scam.
Close the tab. Don’t call.
Here’s how these tricks work — and how to stay safe 👇
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#Scams #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety
🚨 DHL delivery problem? Probably not.
Scammers are sending fake parcel emails that steal personal and payment details. These scams spike at Christmas. Don’t click.
#OnlineScams #DHL #StaySafe
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Facebook cloning. Scammers copy your profile, send fake friend requests, and then message your friends pretending to be you. 😠
The fix?
🔒 Hide your friends list
🔒 Tighten your privacy settings
🔒 Check how your profile looks to the public
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#ScamWarning
Watch out for emails claiming “All parties have completed the envelope.” The link leads to a bogus CAPTCHA and a fake Google login designed to steal your account.
I’ve unpacked the whole scam on Hoax-Slayer.
#phsihing #Google
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“Click here or your account will be deleted!” – nope. Don’t click!
#scam
Seeing “Was this you?” emails about suspicious logins?
They might look like Coinbase or PayPal alerts, but the phone number connects you to scammers.
Don’t call — report and delete.
Full breakdown: www.hoax-slayer.com/p/was-this-y...
#Coinbase #ScamWarning #OnlineSafety
⚠️ Think scanning a QR code is safe? Think again.
Cybercriminals are using QR codes in fake payment messages to steal identities and drain bank accounts. #phishing #scam
Details on how the scam works:-->
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Scam bots are invading Substack Notes, leaving flirtatious or friendly comments to lure users into romance and advance-fee scams. Learn how to spot and avoid them before they draw you into a con.
#substack
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Does it sound too good to be true? If so, it usually is. Whether it’s a giveaway, prize, or investment promise, scams thrive on greed and hope. Be cautious. Foster scepticism.
🚨 Beware fake “tax document” emails claiming to be from Robinhood or Charles Schwab.
The links don’t download your tax forms — they download malware.
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If you've received scam texts with enticing job offers lately, you're not alone. These types of scams are on the rise. Even Marketplace's Kristin Schwab got a message for a remote job paying up to $600 per hour. So, she decided to investigate.
youtu.be/m7uvJekRwUc
Amazon is one of the world’s busiest marketplaces. Fake “order confirmations”, “subscription renewals,” and “delivery issues” hit millions of inboxes daily. If you do have orders in place and are expecting deliveries, it’s easy to get caught off guard.
#Amazon
Think you’re too savvy to get scammed? Scammers rely on emotion, not intelligence. Stress, fear, or excitement can trick people into falling for a scammer’s lies.
🚨 Scammers continue to pose as Meta, claiming your Page is at risk of being shut down.
Their goal? To get you to click a fake link and hand over your Facebook login.
Meta won’t warn you like this! It’s a phishing scam.
Read details
here --> www.hoax-slayer.com/p/facebook-p...
If a prize notification asks you to pay a fee to claim your winnings, it’s a scam.
Real prizes don’t cost money.
#ScamAlert
Remember: Antivirus software helps, but it’s not foolproof.
The best security tool is still your own caution.
#cybersecurity
Investment scams often guarantee high returns with “no risk.” But genuine investments always carry risk. If the supposed “investment opportunity” promises that you will always receive a high return, and there is no risk of you losing any of the money you put in, back away quickly! It's bogus!
Reminder: Scammers often pose as delivery companies:
“We couldn’t deliver your package — click here to reschedule.”
Don’t click.
Check directly on the courier’s official website instead.
🚨 Scam Alert: Fake PayPal emails claim you’ve been charged $439.70 for Bitcoin.
The email urges you to call a bogus “Help Desk” where scammers try to steal your credit card details.
Details + safety tips: www.hoax-slayer.com/p/paypal-use...
#phishing #scam
Wooden sign with cloud background with the words "slow down".
If a caller pressures you to act immediately, that’s a red flag. Scammers thrive on panic. Urgency is their weapon! You can render it ineffective just by taking the time to think things through and listen to your gut.
#cybersecurity
Online marketplaces are full of bargains. Alas, they are also full of scams.
If a seller insists on payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto, walk away.
Legit sellers don’t demand untraceable payments.
#scam
One way to help identify a message as a suspected scam is to check the email addresses it uses.
Here's a quick guide -->
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#email #scam
🚨 Scam Alert 🚨
Fake emails posing as 1Password are circulating. The link opens a bogus reset page that asks for your email, secret key, and old password — enough to hijack your entire vault.
Details:
www.hoax-slayer.com/p/use-1passw...