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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 ·13 min read
AI for good — Using AI to help protect against scams
Learn how advanced technology can identify and block scams before they reach you.
Published: March 20, 2025 ·7 min read
Phishing email examples and how to identify them
These are the most common phishing email examples with tips on how to identify and avoid them.
Published: March 12, 2025 ·12 min read
How to stop spam text messages on iPhone and Android
Learn how to stop spam text messages by blocking numbers, reporting scams, using spam filters, and adding your number to a list.
Published: February 17, 2025 ·9 min read
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 ·9 min read
Clone phishing: What it is and how to prevent it
Clone phishing is a technique that scammers use to steal your information. Our guide describes how it works, gives examples, and teaches you how to prevent it.
Updated: March 23, 2024 ·10 min read
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 ·2 min read
13 WhatsApp scams to know and avoid
Watch out for WhatsApp scams while you chat with family and friends online. Learn about common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them.
Published: December 22, 2023 ·11 min
Phictionary – the phishing dictionary every digital citizen should read
Phictionary is a guide to phishing attacks with a dictionary twist that exposes real-life examples of scams to help people proactively identify fraudulent communications.
Published: July 11, 2023 ·3 min
New study finds 8 social media phishing attacks
Are you active on social media? You could be a target for social media phishing attacks designed to steal your private information.
Published: July 26, 2022 ·3 min read
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 ·4 min read
Identity theft: Five tips to help protect your identity
Online job scams are a way for scammers to gain access to either your money or your bank account or credit cards.
Published: February 02, 2022 ·4 min read
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 ·4 min read
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 ·3 min read
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 ·3 min read
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 ·4 min read
What is phishing? How to recognize and avoid phishing scams
You can avoid being scammed by phishing attacks. Here’s how.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
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 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
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 ·2 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 ·3 min read
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 ·2 min read
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