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DMV Smishing Scam

Aug 15, 2025

You receive a text message that appears to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The text states that you must pay a traffic fine by a certa...

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This Refund Costs Money

May 13, 2025

In this week’s scam, you receive an email that appears to be from Microsoft. The email says that you have purchased a subscription to one of Microso...

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Free Game, Costly Malware

Mar 10, 2025

Cybercriminals are offering a free video game to try to trick you into downloading malware. They post a job offer online, claiming that if you downloa...

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Your Password Is Their Prize

Mar 3, 2025

Cybercriminals are trying to steal your X (formerly Twitter) login information. They send you an email claiming that someone tried to log into your ac...

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Real Email, Fake Facebook

Feb 24, 2025

Cybercriminals are trying to steal your Facebook login information. They send you an email claiming your Facebook page violates copyright laws. This s...

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