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  • Scam of the Week: The YouTube Trap

    posted on Monday, March 24, 2025

    In this week's scam, you receive an email containing a video from what appears to be YouTube's CEO. In the video, the CEO claims that YouTube is changing its income policy, and you must accept new terms and conditions to make money from your channel.

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  • Scam of the Week: Fake Form, Real Phish

    posted on Monday, March 17, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are stealing students' and teachers' login information through phishing emails. You receive an email with an attachment containing a QR code. In the email, you are instructed to scan the code to update your contact information, check your benefits, or apply for opportunities at your university.

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  • Scam of the Week: Free Game, Costly Malware

    posted on Monday, March 10, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are offering a free video game to try to trick you into downloading malware. They post a job offer online, claiming that if you download a free game, “PirateFi,” you can be paid to monitor the in-game chat feature. The free download and the promise of payment make this a tempting offer. But remember that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is!

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  • Scam of the Week: Your Password Is Their Prize

    posted on Monday, March 3, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to steal your X (formerly Twitter) login information.

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  • Scam of the Week: Real Email, Fake Facebook

    posted on Monday, February 24, 2025

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are trying to steal your Facebook login information. They send you an email claiming your Facebook page violates copyright laws. This scam is particularly convincing because the email you receive appears to be from a legitimate sender.

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