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...
by Admin Fraudwatch | Mar 9, 2021 | All, Expert Explanations, Social Media
During 2020, there was a rise in the number of fake ads (in Australia and around the world) that were being used to scam members of public into signing up for fake Bitcoin investments. How did they convince people it was legitimate? They used fake celebrity...
by Admin Fraudwatch | Feb 19, 2021 | Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Expert Explanations, Social Media
In what seems to be a snap decision, Facebook has shut down hundreds of pages belonging to government agencies, businesses, hospitals and various other services by deeming their Facebook pages to be “news content”. Has your business been affected? Today,...
by Admin Fraudwatch | Feb 16, 2021 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Social Media
LinkedIn is the most popular social network used by professionals, with nearly 740 million members in more than 200 countries worldwide. This widespread network makes it a prime target for online scammers that want to steal money or massive amounts of personal...
by Admin Fraudwatch | Nov 27, 2019 | Brand Protection, Mobile Apps, Phishing, Social Media
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’re probably well aware that in internet-land, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a big deal and they’re happening over the next few days! What does this mean for you as a consumer?...
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