by Paula Boyden | Jan 11, 2022 | Active Scams, Social Media
As COVID-19 vaccines became available across the world for a lot of countries this year, there were a large number of would-be influencers posting their proof of vaccination cards on social media. While this has been a great way to encourage take-up amongst close...
by Paula Boyden | Jan 11, 2022 | Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Social Media
It’s that time of year – tis the season for gift card scammers. Whilst gift card scammers are present all year round, at the holidays they tend to become even more prevalent. Any kind of scam that targets someone or something that is intending to be generous...
by Paula Boyden | Jan 11, 2022 | Phishing, Social Media
Inventions are often neutral, and they are made positive or negative by the people that use them. This proverb rings true even when considering the early days of the internet. Launched in 1983 to interconnect various computer networks, this new technology soon faced a...
by Paula Boyden | Jan 11, 2022 | Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Social Media
While deepfakes have shown what technology can do to create a whole new reality, they have been used in many ways to harm the reputations of various individuals and even entities. For instance, brands, administrators, and even public institutions have experienced some...
by Admin Fraudwatch | Apr 21, 2021 | Active Scams, All, Brand Abuse, Social Media
Mobile apps are exceptional platforms for businesses, especially during the global pandemic when many users spend their time online more than ever. App downloads jumped to billions, and users’ screen time significantly increased. As apps continue to be an...
by Admin Fraudwatch | Apr 13, 2021 | All, Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Social Media
Saying that the internet is bustling with activity is an understatement. Millions upon millions of different operations, activities, and tasks are taking place every second, whether the action be taken by robots or humans. Most of these activities occur on social...
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