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How to Spot Tampered or Drained Gift Cards | The Sixth Day of Scam-mas

Dec 6, 2025 By Avast In Avast
On the sixth day of Scam-mas, Daniel discovers a gift card scam lurking on the shelf — but Avast helps him spot the warning signs before Deceivus can strike! Stay safe from tampered or drained gift cards this holiday season. SUBSCRIBE to our Avast channel for more tips, updates, and advice: YouTube.com/Avast CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: FOLLOW US.
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How deepfake scams are fueling a new wave of fraud

Dec 3, 2025 By Avast Blog In Avast
AI deepfakes are making fraud even more sophisticated. Learn how to stay safe from deepfake scams. Scammers are using deepfake technology to replicate your child's voice in a kidnapping hoax, catfish with AI-generated video dates, and impersonate executives to steal millions. Learn how to spot deepfake fraud, and use Avast Scam Guardian to help verify what's real before it's too late.
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Is your phone number safe? The story of how WhatsApp nearly leaked it

Nov 27, 2025 By Luis Corrons In Avast
Vulnerability in WhatsApp revealed billions of active accounts. Avast explains, why it’s important to keep your phone number private. When we think about protecting our personal data, we often think of our home address, passwords, or banking credentials. But a recent discovery of vulnerability in WhatsApp shows that our phone numbers deserve the same caution. For many of us, WhatsApp is the go-to app for quick communication. It's where we plan family dinners, send memes, and catch up with friends.
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Avast Scam Guardian for Mobile: Advanced AI Scam Protection

Nov 17, 2025 By Avast In Avast
Introducing Avast Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro for mobile devices—bringing powerful AI-driven scam protection to your smartphone and tablet. Experience complete peace of mind with advanced AI tools that proactively block scam calls before they ring, detect even the most convincing phishing emails and texts, and offer instant expert guidance whenever something seems suspicious—giving you round-the-clock protection against evolving scams. Avast Scam Guardian is now available with Avast Mobile Security in France and Germany, with worldwide availability coming soon.
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The Top 10 Holiday Text Scams to Leave on "Read" This Season

Nov 11, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
The holidays bring joy, celebration, and a flood of scam texts designed to steal your money, data, and peace of mind. Every holiday season brings excitement, and unfortunately, a surge in SMS scams targeting unsuspecting consumers. These scam messages might be tiny, but their impact can be huge, ranging from financial loss to identity theft. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, people reported $470 million in losses from text-based scams in 2024, a fivefold increase since 2020.
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Why you keep getting job scam texts

Oct 13, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
Job scam texts are blowing up phones everywhere, and they’re only getting sneakier. Stay one step ahead by keeping the fakes out, and help keep your information safe with Avast Mobile Security. You’re in line for coffee when your phone buzzes: “Hi! We reviewed your profile for a remote job. $1,200/week, no experience needed! Text YES to learn more.” Looks tempting at first glance, right? But if your scam radar isn't going off yet, it should be.
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Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

Sep 30, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
Amazon refund text scams are on the rise. Learn how to spot the scam and keep your info safe. You get a text saying you’re owed an Amazon refund. Sweet, right? Not so fast. If it’s the Amazon refund text scam, that sweet deal could cost you more than you think. Here’s how to protect your devices with Avast Free Antivirus. Amazon refund text scams have garnered quite a lot of attention recently.
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DoorDash scams are serving up trouble

Sep 11, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
DoorDash scams are serving up trouble. Learn how to avoid fraud, phishing, and shady schemes as a customer or Dasher. DoorDash has become a staple for more than 40 million U.S. users, whether they’re ordering takeout or delivering it. But as the app’s popularity grows, so does the attention from scammers. A wave of new schemes is targeting both customers and delivery drivers, a.k.a. Dashers.
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Missed jury duty? Scammers hope you think so

Sep 3, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
Jury duty scams are on the rise. Learn how to recognize the red flags, protect your personal data, and verify real court notices. “You missed jury duty and there’s a warrant out for your arrest.” If you've received a call like this, take a breath. Odds are, it's not the court—it’s a scam. These jury duty scams are making the rounds again, and they’re catching people off guard.
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