phishing scam

A phishing scam impersonating KnoWEwell is offering a fake Remote Brand Copywriter position via unsolicited emails, using a Google Form for interviews and later requesting personal information and a check for office equipment. KnoWEwell confirmed the scam and advised against engaging with it.

A user reported receiving a suspicious email titled 'investigati0n' from a Sorbonne-nouvelle.fr address, suspected to be a scam. The email's subject used a zero instead of the letter 'O,' indicating a phishing attempt. The recipient, who has no connection to Sorbonne, did not engage with the email, and the sender may have compromised a student's account to perpetrate the fraud.

A Reddit user claims they were messaged about allegedly sending a link that stole an account, despite denying any such activity. The user is unsure if the accusers are legitimate or scammers, citing vague communication, a suspicious certificate link, and threats of consequences if they fail to act within 12 hours.

A user reported being scammed on Tumblr through a phishing scam involving a fake representative claiming they were accused of financial fraud. The scammer sent messages alleging friends reported the user for scamming, and the user is attempting to regain account access while raising awareness to prevent others from falling for the scam.

Scammers use fake domain renewal emails and a deceptive website named Renovarix to trick website owners into providing personal and payment information. The scam exploits fear of domain expiration by displaying fabricated registry data and urgent countdowns, with phishing emails often sent from unverified Gmail addresses despite claiming professional branding.

Marin County officials are warning the public about a phishing scam targeting individuals applying for building permits. The scam aims to exploit permit applicants through deceptive tactics.

A new phishing scam involves fake invitations that mimic friendly messages from known contacts, acting as a digital Trojan horse to steal user information.

Scammers are exploiting Gmail's dot alias feature to create fake Robinhood login pages for phishing attacks. While visiting the site alone doesn't grant access, entering credentials like passwords could compromise accounts.

A phishing scam impersonating the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses fake emails with official logos and urgent deadlines to trick recipients into downloading malware. The email contains spelling errors, a non-gov domain, and a suspicious 'Download Now' button. The SSA explicitly states it does not request sensitive information or send software downloads via email.

A couple who lost £100,000 in a phishing scam received their 1960s Alfa Romeo restored as a birthday surprise. The restoration was organized to compensate for their financial loss and mark a significant milestone.