Scam Reports & Safety Analysis

In-depth website safety reports powered by real threat intelligence data.

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Your Phone Rings. You Hear Your Child Crying. Before You Do Anything, Read This.

AI voice cloning tools can replicate anyone's voice from three seconds of audio pulled from social media. Scammers are using them to fake family emergencies and demand ransom in real time. Here is how it works, who is behind it, and the one defence that stops it cold.

May 11, 2026
ai voice cloning, voice cloning scam, virtual kidnapping
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Someone Emailed Saying They Found a Vulnerability on Your Website. Read This Before You Pay Anything.

If you run a website or small app, there is a good chance you will eventually receive an email from a 'security researcher' who has found a vulnerability and wants payment. Most of these are a scam with a specific name: beg bounty. Here is how to tell the difference, what to do, and how to make sure it never catches you off guard.

April 20, 2026
beg bounty, bug bounty scam, website security
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Got a Text About an Unpaid Toll or Traffic Fine? It Is Probably a Scam.

Millions of people have received official-looking texts claiming they owe a toll or traffic fine. The FTC issued a fresh alert about these in April 2026. The scam has a new twist: QR codes instead of links. Here is how it works, who is behind it, and what to do if you already clicked.

April 20, 2026
smishing, toll scam, traffic fine scam
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Is Your Streaming Box Spying On You? The SuperBox, BadBox Botnet, and Android TV Malware Explained

The SuperBox and devices like it are sold at Walmart, Best Buy, and through your neighbour's social media. The FBI has confirmed they're part of a global botnet. Here's what these boxes actually do, who is behind them, and exactly how to protect your home network.

April 13, 2026
streaming box malware, SuperBox, BadBox botnet
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Can You Really Work Your Way Through University Abroad? The Education Agent Scam Explained

Agents in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and across Africa are selling a dream — easy work, free education, a better life in Finland, Canada, Germany or Australia. Students borrow tens of thousands to make the move. The reality waiting for them is poverty, debt, and deportation risk. Here's how the scam works, how to verify an agent, and how to report it.

April 6, 2026
study abroad scam, education agent fraud, international students
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The 'What's Your Real Body Age?' Scam Targeting Finland and the Nordics

A fake health assessment has generated nearly 1,000 complaints across Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. It starts with a Facebook ad. It ends with an invoice you legally don't have to pay. Here's exactly how it works — and who is behind it.

March 9, 2026
scam alert, nordic scams, finland
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Job Scams in 2025: Fake Postings, Fake Candidates, and How to Protect Yourself

Job scams now run in both directions. Fraudsters pose as employers to steal your data — and as job seekers to infiltrate companies. Here's what's actually happening, with real examples, and how to protect yourself on either side of the interview table.

March 7, 2026
job scams, recruitment fraud, fake job postings
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How to Spot AI-Generated Videos, Fake Ads, and Deepfakes: A Visual Guide

AI scams are everywhere — fake product ads, deepfake celebrity endorsements, AI-generated books. Learn the visual tells that VFX professionals use to spot AI-generated content before it costs you money.

February 16, 2026
AI scams, deepfake detection, fake ads
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Free Website Safety Checker API for Developers — Integrate Scam Detection in Minutes

Looking for a free API to check if a website is safe? RiskScope's REST API aggregates 14+ threat intelligence sources into a single risk score. Here's how to integrate it.

February 9, 2026
API, developer tools, scam detection
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How to Check If a Website Is a Scam: 8 Red Flags and Free Tools

Not sure if a website is legit? Learn the 8 red flags that indicate a scam website, plus free tools you can use to verify any site in seconds.

February 8, 2026
scam detection, online safety, how to
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How to Protect Yourself from Online Shopping Scams in 2026

Online shopping scams cost consumers billions every year. Learn practical steps to protect yourself, spot fake stores, and safely shop online in 2026.

February 7, 2026
online shopping, scam prevention, consumer safety
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What Is RiskScope and How Does It Work?

An introduction to RiskScope — a free website scam detection platform that aggregates 14+ threat intelligence sources to give you a clear risk score for any domain.

February 5, 2026
announcement, how it works, threat intelligence
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