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SIM card scams: understanding the techniques and how to protect yourself

SIM card scams: understanding the techniques and how to protect yourself

SIM card scams are steadily increasing, driven by the widespread use of smartphones and SMS-based authentication. Behind these frauds, various techniques allow scammers to take control of a phone number or exploit mobile infrastructures on a large scale. Some attacks are highly technical, while others rely on psychological manipulation. Understanding these methods is essential to […]

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Purisaki Berberine, Scam or Reliable?

Purisaki Berberine, Scam or Reliable?

“Purisaki Berberine” is an adhesive wellbeing and slimming device to apply to the skin, formulated with plant extracts and vitamins to support metabolic balance and vitality over the hours!

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Fake court summons by email – scammers impersonate the justice system and law enforcement to intimidate victims

Fake court summons by email – scammers impersonate the justice system and law enforcement to intimidate victims

A fake court summons sent by email tries to trap recipients with serious threats and a forged official document. Discover the warning signs, the right reflexes and how to report this scam.

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Fake government websites that trap your everyday administrative procedures

Fake government websites that trap your everyday administrative procedures

Vehicle registration, driving license, Clean Air sticker, change of address or official document requests: these procedures have long attracted websites that imitate government services or present themselves as official assistance. Their method is often the same: appear very high in search results, use a reassuring design and charge for a vague service, sometimes for a […]

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HelloForty, Scam or Reliable?

HelloForty, Scam or Reliable?

“HelloForty” is a set of nutritional supplements designed to support different functions of the body, notably metabolism, digestive comfort, physical performance and wellbeing linked to ageing!

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Happyo, Scam or Reliable?

Happyo, Scam or Reliable?

“Happyo” is a digital service based on guided sessions aimed at gradually modifying cognitive patterns and improving psychological wellbeing!

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Fake bank card blocking number – a scam text message directing you to a fake emergency service

Fake bank card blocking number – a scam text message directing you to a fake emergency service

Scammers send alarming text messages with a fake bank blocking number to call urgently. Once on the phone, they try to obtain your codes or make you approve a transaction. Learn how to avoid this trap.

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When a “local brand” is really hiding low-cost dropshipping

When a “local brand” is really hiding low-cost dropshipping

Some online shops present themselves as local brands, with a polished name, a well-designed website and reassuring messaging about quality or customer service. Yet behind this shopfront, some of them neither design nor manufacture their products, and simply resell low-cost imported items from Asian marketplaces at a high markup. The problem is not just the […]

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Preply, Scam or Reliable?

Preply, Scam or Reliable?

“Preply” is an educational platform designed to learn or improve a language through individual support, complementary exercises and a flexible organization adapted to daily, professional or exam-related goals!

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Fake parking ticket with QR code on the windscreen – a scam designed to steal your banking details

Fake parking ticket with QR code on the windscreen – a scam designed to steal your banking details

Scammers place fake parking tickets with QR codes on windscreens to encourage drivers to pay a fine on a fake official website. This scam aims to collect banking details. Learn the warning signs and the right precautions.

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