Scams stories - Page 22

Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

Martin Cocker, executive director of NetSafe, says these simple steps will greatly improve Kiwis’ online security.

Ministry of Consumer Affairs will work with Department of Internal Affairs and NetSafe in fight against online fraud.

St Patrick's Day warning: Pledges of Irish luck in emails may harbour malware, says Chillisoft CEO. Safeguard your data by avoiding unknown links.

Fake antivirus software is costing New Zealand resellers income, deceitfully making end users feel protected, AVG warns in its latest threat report.

Kiwis report losing over $750,000 to online scams in a year, revealing a fraction of a wider issue, according to NetSafe.

A computer virus scam has targeted nearly 30% of New Zealanders, conning one in 20 out of an average NZD $200 and potentially costing up to NZD $10 million.

The story of a Dutch lady who tattooed the profile pictures of 152 of her Facebook friends on her arm, turns out to be a viral marketing hoax.

Hastings woman conned out of $544 in a cunning Facebook sweepstake scam, sparking warnings on rising social media frauds.

Scammers exploit Canterbury quake tragedy, posing as a legitimate UK charity to defraud Kiwis with offers of a 10% cut on donations received. NetSafe warns.

NetSafe warns against Christchurch quake scam emails pretending to be from charity, advising public to be vigilant and report suspicious messages.

In 2011, as eCommerce rebounds post-GFC, consumers face new cyber threats. Educating on more than simple authentication is crucial for security.

Norton’s Cybercrime Report reveals we often don’t report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.

From classic ploys to modern phishing emails, scams have evolved, preying on unwary victims. Learn how to spot, avoid, and protect yourself.

The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.

Australians lose nearly $70m to online scams, with victims ensnared by romance and lottery hoaxes, says consumer watchdog.

Trade Me alerts users to a new scam targeting recent bidders with fraudulent fixed price offers. Urges caution and outlines safety tips.

Google is warning users to beware of scams that offer ways to make fast money using the popular Web search engine.