Scam Or Reliable - Fraud Alerts
Detect, understand and avoid new online scams
Welcome to the “Fraud Alerts” section of Scam Or Reliable, where we break down online scams to help you stay protected every day.
New fraud methods appear constantly: suspicious text messages, fake official websites, phishing e-mails, deceptive calls or misleading online ads. Our goal is simple: to inform you quickly and clearly so you can recognize these threats and avoid falling into their traps.
Methodology
- Continuous monitoring of emerging scams through user reports, official platforms and consumer protection agencies.
- Analysis of scam techniques: how fraudsters impersonate official services, exploit fear, or lure victims with offers that are too good to be true.
- Identifying red flags: suspicious e-mail addresses, fraudulent links, alarming tone, inconsistencies in the message.
- Practical advice and safety tips: verify senders, never click on suspicious links, contact the official organization directly, warn your relatives.
- Guidance towards official reporting channels to help stop the spread of scams.
Each alert is based on verified and cross-checked information. We focus on clear, concrete and actionable content — no sensationalism — so you get reliable guidance whenever a threat arises.
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Check out the latest threats spotted by our team and our community of users, and don’t hesitate to share them with others to help keep your loved ones safe.
The latest fraud alerts on Scam Or Reliable
Fake PDF invoices with QR codes – the “quick payment” scam targeting businesses
A PDF invoice received by email with a QR code can redirect you to a fake payment page. Here’s how to verify the issuer and avoid the scam.
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Fake negative review blackmail – how to protect your reputation and avoid extortion
Businesses and self-employed workers are being targeted by review blackmail: pay in exchange for removing negative reviews. Here’s how to respond and protect yourself.
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Fake notary email scam — “urgent” case files (inheritance, property sale, power of attorney)
Emails pretending to be from a notary mention an inheritance, a property deed, or an urgent document to sign. The aim is to make you click a link or open an attachment to steal your data. Here’s how to spot them and what to do.
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Fake court or bailiff summonses – the “justice” email trap with malicious attachments
Summons, complaint, imminent seizure: these alarming emails are often fraudulent and spread malware. Here are the right reflexes.
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Fake Chrome, Edge and Firefox updates – how to avoid malware installation
Fake “urgent update” alerts target Chrome, Edge and Firefox via pop-ups and ads. Here are the warning signs and best practices.
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“Greenwashing”: Fake Environmental Campaigns
Brands and influencers abuse “eco” buzzwords to sell low-quality goods or run fake environmental drives. Learn the red flags (phony labels, no legal info, no proof) and how to report to the ASA or FTC before you buy.
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Fake Experts in Hacked Account Recovery
Scammers pose as “ethical hackers” who promise to restore your stolen account quickly. After you pay — often in crypto or via transfer — they vanish or ask for more money. Never pay such imposters; only use official recovery tools provided by the platform.
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