While online dating scams may be a relatively new concept, tales of heartbreak are as old as time. Now, there’s a multi-billion dollar industry dedicated to romantic films, music, and, dating apps. By the end of 2023, dating apps will have reached over 400 million users, generating over $8 billion in revenue through dating, casual dating, and matchmaking services.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert warning that scammers are tricking victims into converting their savings into cash or precious metals, then sending couriers to pick up the items for safekeeping. The scammers then steal the goods and cut contact with the victims. The FBI says victims lost more than $55 million to these scams between May and December 2023.

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is a non-profit organization that minimizes and mitigates the risks of identity threats. Their role as a reputable security solution enables them to collect and analyze data from survey respondents; this report asked questions of small business (SMB) owners and employees to assess the state of identity threats better.

You can avoid scams on Facebook Marketplace by only using secure methods of payment, looking at buyer and seller reviews, inspecting an item closely before purchasing it and only communicating through Messenger. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to find clothes, furniture and other items at discounted prices, there comes the risk of being scammed on the platform, making it crucial to be extra cautious as both a buyer and a seller.

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Organizations face a constant challenge to balance transparency and security in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. One emerging concept that has gained traction in recent years is the practice of "self-doxxing." This seemingly counterintuitive term refers to the deliberate and controlled sharing of an organization's information, often sensitive, to enhance transparency, accountability, and trust.

While looking for a job, you have to be careful about which jobs you apply to and avoid job offer scams. Some signs of a job offer scam are if the recruiter asks for personal information before hiring you, the job seems too good to be true, the company wants you to pay for something, or if communication is unprofessional. Continue reading to learn more about job offer scams, why they are dangerous, how to tell if a job offer is a scam and how to stay protected against them.

You can stay safe from gift card scams by checking gift cards for physical tampering before purchasing them and avoiding requests that ask you to purchase gift cards as a form of payment. While gift cards are a common gift that many people choose to give each other, they are also commonly used by scammers for financial gain. According to the Better Business Bureau, gift card scams increased 50% from 2022 to 2023 with losses from January to September 2023 totaling $147 million.