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12 WhatsApp scams to know and avoid
Learn about common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them so you can chat safely online.
Updated: July 10, 2025
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Why Fake Online Stores Are Surging — And How to Spot Them
Online fashion's latest trend: a surge in fake boutiques. What they are, how to spot them, and what to do if you get scammed.
Published: July 07, 2025
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Norton scam emails: How to recognise and avoid them
Scammers can impersonate Norton through fake emails designed to trick you and steal your money.
Updated: June 13, 2025
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What is spam? 6 types of spam messages and how to avoid them
Spam is an unsolicited, unwanted, annoying, and sometimes scammy message. Learn how to stop and prevent it here.
Published: April 24, 2025
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Going back to the ‘00s—Fake antivirus scams are back
Everything old is new again. Scammers are repurposing a popular ‘00s scheme, surprising many with its return.
Published: October 22, 2024
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Help protect yourself from scams on Facebook Marketplace
There are scammers pretending to sell and buy across digital marketplaces. Learn how to spot common Facebook Marketplace scams so you can avoid them.
Published: June 17, 2024
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Romance scams: What you need to know plus online dating scam statistics
Romance scams are continually evolving. To learn more about them, pore over these online dating scam statistics, plus tips to help you stay safe in 2025.
Published: January 31, 2024
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6 mobile gaming scams and how to avoid them
There are risks involved in mobile gaming. But you can avoid the scammers. Learn how.
Published: July 12, 2022
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DocuSign phishing emails: 4 signs of an attack, and how to protect yourself
Electronic signature service DocuSign has warned consumers about new phishing campaigns. Here’s help in avoiding scams.
Published: March 03, 2022
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What is typosquatting? How misspelling that domain name can cost you
Scammers sometimes use typosquatting to trick you into giving up personal information or visiting malware-infested websites. Here’s how it works.
Published: October 06, 2020
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Job-posting scams and how to avoid them
Hunting for a new job? Beware of job-posting scams. Here’s how to identify fake job postings and what to do if you fall victim to one.
Published: August 09, 2018
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Social engineering scams on social media
Nobody likes being manipulated—and that’s exactly what happens to people when they fall victim to social engineering scams online. In addition to using more sophisticated malware, ransomware, and viruses, online criminals have become increasingly aware of the use and power psychology plays in weaving believable online fiction.
Published: August 08, 2018
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Avoiding ransomware scams on social media
Ransomware is a form of malware that allows cybercriminals to hold your PC, or files on it, for ransom. This is typically much worse than your average spyware or spam, as the crooks behind the ransomware can ask for a great deal of money.
Published: August 08, 2018
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Protecting yourself from online shopping scams
Constant connectivity to the Internet has improved our lives by leaps and bounds. From booking dinner reservations and buying movie tickets to keeping in touch with long-distance friends and finding the perfect gifts, the web offers a wealth of information.
Published: August 08, 2018
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Published: August 08, 2018
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How to spot online scareware scams
Today’s cybercriminals are more creative than ever, using continually-evolving techniques to worm their way into the computers (and wallets) of unsuspecting victims around the globe.
Published: August 08, 2018
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3 min read
Email phishing scam claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office
If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the ATO and featuring a Norton logo, please do not click any links, open attachments or respond to the sender. Forward the entire email to the Australian Taxation Office via ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au
Published: August 08, 2018
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Protect yourself from mobile scams
With copycat apps growing on official app stores, it’s harder than ever to know whether an app you’re downloading is genuine.
Published: August 08, 2018
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What’s a Twitter bot and how to spot one
Twitter bots are automated Twitter accounts controlled by bot software. Learn what they do.
Published: August 08, 2018
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