Scam or Reliable - All anti-fraud articles

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 […]

An urgent text message informs you of a late payment for a parking ticket. A solemn-toned email, bearing the logo of the Ministry of Justice (UK) or the Department of Justice (US), summons you to respond to a subpoena for a serious matter. These messages, designed to provoke a panicked reaction, are the new weapons […]

Parcel scams have become one of the most widespread traps on the internet, especially before the holiday season when everyone is expecting multiple deliveries. Scammers take advantage of this situation by sending fake text messages or emails in the name of well-known couriers (such as Royal Mail, Evri, USPS, FedEx, DPD, DHL, UPS, etc.) to […]

Online romance scams have been rising sharply in recent years and now affect all ages and all platforms. They follow a well-established pattern: the scammer creates an appealing fake profile, claims to hold a prestigious role (soldier on deployment, humanitarian doctor, engineer abroad…), then gradually gains the victim’s trust before requesting financial help. The scam […]