Scam or Reliable - All anti-fraud articles

Partnerships between brands and influencers have become an essential marketing lever. However, behind some seemingly sincere recommendations lie misleading or even fraudulent collaborations. Fake followers, staged reviews, questionable products or concealed commercial practices: consumers can easily be misled. Understanding the mechanisms used by these fake trusted influencers helps avoid risky purchases and costly disappointments.

Scams that exploit the image of well-known public figures are multiplying across social networks, news sites and messaging platforms. By leveraging the fame of actors, singers, athletes or TV hosts, fraudsters aim to create instant trust. These frauds take many forms: fake investments, “miracle” products, rigged competitions, or outright identity impersonation. What they all have […]

Traditional passwords are gradually being replaced by more advanced authentication solutions such as passkeys and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Marketed as more secure, these technologies are not invulnerable. Fraudsters are now developing mirror sites capable of intercepting credentials and multi-factor authentication sessions in real time. This shift marks a turning point in online phishing techniques.

The QR code has become an everyday tool, used to make payments, access menus, collect parcels or obtain information quickly. This apparent simplicity is now being exploited by cybercriminals through a new form of scam known as quishing. Behind a simple scan, there may be a fraudulent website designed to steal personal or banking data. […]

In many homes, connected devices promise convenience: a camera that reassures, a speaker that answers, a thermostat that adjusts the temperature. But these devices also turn the home into a constant sensor, because they record, analyse and transmit information about what happens there. The issue is not only hacking, but also the data collected day […]

A free VPN can feel like a simple shortcut to “stay protected” online, especially on public Wi-Fi or when you want to access a service from abroad. In practice, “free” rarely means “no trade-off”: infrastructure is expensive, and the money has to come from somewhere. Between intrusive business models and malicious fake VPNs, the line […]

Buying or selling a property often involves fast-paced email exchanges, sensitive documents, and large bank transfers. Scammers know this: they try to slip into the conversation by posing as a professional (notary, estate agent, solicitor/attorney, developer) to get you to pay into a fraudulent bank account. The trap is particularly dangerous because it looks like […]

Fake investment platforms are among the most destructive online scams for individuals. They promise quick profits through cryptocurrencies, automated trading, or a supposedly revolutionary artificial intelligence. Behind professional-looking interfaces and highly technical discourse, these websites have only one goal: to push victims to deposit ever more money, without ever allowing any real withdrawal. This type […]

An urgent email from your bank announces the imminent suspension of your account. A text message from the NHS (UK) or a health insurance provider (US) promises you an unexpected refund. These communications, which look official, are often sophisticated fraud attempts aimed at stealing your personal information or money. Known as phishing by email or […]

Fake puppy and fake breeder scams have seen an alarming surge in recent years. Scammers create fake ads for dogs or cats for sale, use photos stolen from legitimate breeders or shelters, and entice buyers with attractive prices. Driven by emotion and the desire to welcome a pet into their home, many victims agree to […]