![A person holding a smartphone with the words SCAM on the screen. Cases of charity scams are on the rise](https://www.biztechlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c9f22d1f-3b59-4c41-9d04-578804acabfe-768x768.jpg)
Charity scams are fraudulent schemes that exploit the generosity and compassion of donors to collect money for fake or dishonest causes.
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Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with roughly 3 billion monthly active users as of 2023. However, using Facebook also comes with some security risks that you should be aware of.
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The FBI takes down Qakbot, a notorious malware and botnet that had turned about 700,000 computers worldwide into zombie computers.
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In a digital age where kids are practically born with smartphones in hand, ensuring the online safety of children has become more crucial.
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Here, we provide a detailed account of how the Florida man swindled $150,000 from a Montana woman. And his subsequent arrest.
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The FBI is warning the public that cyber criminals are embedding malicious code in mobile beta-testing apps to defraud potential victims.
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The FBI, through its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), is warning the public about an increase in cryptocurrency recovery scams.
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QR code scams typically work by tricking the victim into scanning a malicious QR code. The scammer guides them to a fabricated website or app.