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How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers. Sometimes...

ESET Expert
- Feb 15
10 signs scammers have you in their sights
We all spend so much of our time online these days. It’s estimated that the average adult spends the best part of seven hours per day...

ESET Expert
- Jan 20
Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for in 2023
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Fraudsters still want to help you fix a computer problem you never had in the first place. Tech...

ESET Expert
- Nov 29, 2022
Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season
' Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals....

ESET Expert
- Nov 25, 2022
10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams
It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this...

ESET Expert
- Nov 11, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons
When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams. The FIFA...


ESET Expert
- Nov 1, 2022
Trick or treat? Stay so cyber‑safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween
Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this...


ESET Expert
- Oct 27, 2022
Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?
As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season....


ESET Expert
- Oct 20, 2022
Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online
With hot-ticket events firmly back on the agenda, scammers selling fake tickets online have also come out in force As the events scene...


ESET Expert
- Oct 13, 2022
How scammers target Zelle users – and how you can stay safe
Fraudsters use various tactics to separate people from their hard-earned cash on Zelle. Here’s how to keep your money safe while using...
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