cryptocurrency

Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam

What is Cryptocurrency?  Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that generally only exists electronically. There is no physical coin or bill unless you use a service to cash in cryptocurrency for a physical token. You usually exchange cryptocurrency with someone online, with your phone or computer, without using an intermediary like a bank. Bitcoin […]

Sextortion Scam

Sextortion Scam: Blackmail scam emails that demand Bitcoin

What is Sextortion?  Sextortion is a scam via email or any other medium to blackmail the victim and threaten to expose private data like photos, web browsing history, chat history, etc. Generally, these sextortion scammers send emails & claim that they have gained access to the victim’s device, installed a Trojan virus by logging into […]

Scam Alert: Covid-19 Vaccine Phishing and Money Scam Hits India

Scam Alert: Covid-19 Vaccine Phishing and Money Scam Hits India

As the COVID-19 vaccination drive kicks off in India, phishing scammers are looking to cash in on people’s quest to get the vaccine. Adversaries are tricking users into handing over cash or financial details in a recent bolstered vaccination scam through some bogus websites. Here’s how these scammers benefit themselves and put beneficiaries at potential […]