Sextortion Scam

Screenshot of a sextortion scam email, a malicious form of a passive attack.

You get an email or text from what seems to be a legitimate email or phone number.  Then you read the message: “Send bitcoin right away or else I am sending compromising photos or information to your friends and family.”

If you’ve received this type of email, you’ve likely been a victim to a new variation of an old scam.

You Can Have My Heart – Not My Wallet

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Love is in the air, and many people are turning to the internet to find it.  We all know someone who has met their significant other online or at least is having a good time while trying to find them by dating a few people they’ve met through dating apps or services.  But are they giving away more than their phone number?

Mystery Shopper Scams

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Today, many people are working more than one job, and with the flexible options of contractor work, or work as needed opportunities, you can likely find something that fits your schedule and financial needs.  Maybe you are looking for a little bit of extra work to make ends meet, or a way to save up for that summer vacation.  If you work full-time and have errands to run already mystery shopping, or as it’s sometimes called, secret shopping can be a perfect solution.