Ponzi Scams continue to entrap South Africans
Ponzi schemes of all sorts are over 150 years old and the reason that they have held such great success is that people continue to fall for them. This is no more true than the uptick in Ponzi schemes in SA, and for every criminal busted by the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), it seems […]
The Unseen Danger of Undertrained Admins in Meta Suite Groups (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram)
The Unseen Dangers of Undertrained Admins in Facebook or Meta Groups In today’s digital age, social media platforms like Facebook and its Meta suite of apps have become integral parts of our daily lives. They connect us with friends, family, and communities worldwide, and provide spaces where ideas and interests flourish. However, these platforms also […]
How You Can Avoid Falling Prey to Catfishing on Social Media
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have been combating fake profiles almost since the beginning of their inception. However, in the last few years there has been a newer concept of false identities called “catfishing” and for some, the results have been financially and personally devastating. Catfishing is when someone imitates your profile […]
Cybercriminals Use Facebook Profile Impersonation for Scams
Facebook has had a litany of problems almost since its inception. Creating a business model that has online advertising opened the door for some rather devious criminals. The unfortunate fact that Facebook users seemed to trust the social media platform enough to not only put large volumes of personal information but to also attach payment […]
Bitcoin Attracts Scam Trading Exchanges and Platforms
Bitcoin is one of the newer cryptocurrency methods for trading, and as with everything on the internet, scammers and cybercriminals have been using both traditional and new ways to steal from those that are unaware. Promises of fast money and big returns have long been a mainstay for investment thieves, and as the popularity of […]
