Hoax-Slayer

Fake DHL “Delivery Failed” Emails Are a Trap for Christmas Shoppers

Fake parcel notifications are a classic scam, especially at Christmas.

3 hrs ago • Brett Christensen

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Facebook Cloning Explained: How Scammers Impersonate You and Target Your Friends

Your Facebook Profile Can Be Copied in Minutes! Here’s How to Lock It Down

Dec 2 • Brett Christensen

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November 2025

This “Document Ready” Email Isn’t Real — It’s After Your Google Account

Scammers Using CAPTCHA Decoy to Make Google Phishing Page Look Legit

Nov 19 • Brett Christensen

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Why Scammers Love Impersonating Meta

Watch Out for Fake Meta and Facebook Alerts

Nov 5 • Brett Christensen

October 2025

“Was This You?” Scam Emails Try to Trick You Into Calling Fake Support Numbers

Don’t Call That Number: The ‘Was This You?’ Email Scam Explained

Oct 29 • Brett Christensen

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Fake Social Security Emails Distribute Dangerous Malware

Don’t Download That "Social Security Statement". It’s a Scam!

Oct 19 • Brett Christensen

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Fake Payment Emails Use QR Codes to Steal Your Information.

Scammers Are Hiding Phishing Links Inside QR Codes

Oct 15 • Brett Christensen

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Beware of Flirty Comment Bots on Substack Notes

The Attack of the Scam Bots

Oct 10 • Brett Christensen

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That “Tax Document” Email from Robinhood or Schwab? It’s a Trap

Fake “Tax Statement” Emails Distribute Malware

Oct 8 • Brett Christensen

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Phishing Alert: “Mailbox Upgrade” Scam Targets Email Users

Fake Account Update Email Threatens Deactivation to Steal Logins

Oct 3 • Brett Christensen

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PayPal Users Targeted by Fake $439.70 Bitcoin Purchase Scam

Bogus PayPal “Bitcoin Order” Wants Your Card Details

Oct 1 • Brett Christensen

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September 2025

Security Tip: Check Email Addresses in Suspect Messages

A Quick Way to Identify a Message as Suspect

Sep 30 • Brett Christensen

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