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SCAM ALERT: You Are Not A Sex Offender
Hi guys, This scam was sent to me today by one of our Incognito community, and it's particularly nasty and disgusting. In the scam, the scammers sent the person an email with an attachment that looked as though it was from the French government/Europol. In it, the...
Scam Alert: Latest Revolut Scams and How to Stay Safe
Hi guys, Today I want to share a cautionary tale about Revolut scams. Revolut is an online bank offering various financial services. Recently, a victim reported losing a substantial amount of money due to sophisticated scammers. This is a stark reminder to stay...
Scam Alert: Fake Irish Toll Road Payment Scam
Hi guys, It seems that scams are happening every day, and our users are reporting them more and more. Please remember, if you encounter a scammer, contact me for advice and send me the details so I can alert the rest of the Incognito community. Today's scam comes from...
URGENT: Get Firmware Update for Google Pixel Phones
Hi guys, Google has sent an urgent notification to Pixel users about an actively exploited vulnerability in the phone’s firmware. Firmware is the code embedded into hardware devices, acting as the software layer between the hardware and the applications. When there’s...
Tip: Keep Your Software Up-to-Date for Cybersecurity
Hi guys, As you’ve read from the many tips I’ve written over the past couple of years, cybercriminals are constantly trying to steal your information, bank details, credit cards, and identity. They are very good at it. Keeping Incognito up-to-date on your phone will...
Scam Alert: Fake Celebrity Endorsements
Hi guys, Before you spend money on that celebrity-endorsed premium cookware, weight loss product, or can’t-miss money-making opportunity, take a moment. Are you sure a celebrity or influencer is really endorsing that product? Scammers are increasingly using fake...
Scam Watch: Protect Yourself from Smishing Attacks
Hi guys, Have you received unsolicited text messages with unfamiliar web links claiming you need to respond for a package delivery? If you didn’t sign up for tracking, don’t click the link! This is a scam called smishing. Smishing involves sending deceptive text...
Scam Watch: Real Stories of Crypto Scams
Hi guys, Today, I want to share two cryptocurrency scams that affected people I know personally. Both scams resulted in several thousand euros being stolen. With crypto scams, once you've sent the cryptocurrency, it's nearly impossible to get your money back. Please...
Scam Alert: Beware of New PayPal Phishing Scam
Hi guys, Today, I want to alert you about a widespread PayPal scam. This scam is particularly effective because many people have PayPal accounts and tend to pay attention to messages that appear to be from PayPal. Scammers send millions of emails, hoping that even a...
Be afraid ! – AI Clones and Deepfakes: Staying Safe Online
“Discover the dangers of AI deepfakes and voice cloning. Learn how even high-level officials are being deceived and how you can protect your personal information