Scam Reports & Safety Analysis
In-depth website safety reports powered by real threat intelligence data.
How Lippulaiva and Amili Turned a 2 Euro Parking Fee Into a 44 Euro Bill
Three parking sessions at a Finnish shopping mall, each worth less than 2 euros, turned into a combined 74 euro bill after a collections company called Amili got involved. Here is the four-company chain behind it, the law that makes it legal, and how to stop it happening to you.
The Work-From-Home Job That Makes You a Federal Suspect: Inside the Money Mule Pipeline
A decade-long Romanian cybercrime operation called Bayrob pioneered a playbook still in use today: recruit ordinary people through fake work-from-home ads, move stolen money through their personal bank accounts, and disappear before they realize what they did. Here is how it worked, how it still works, and how to tell if your new remote job is actually a federal crime.
That Email From Your Hotel Is Probably Not From Your Hotel
Two major hotel data breaches in early 2026 gave scammers something more dangerous than card numbers: your actual booking details. They are using them right now to send phishing messages that look indistinguishable from real hotel correspondence. Here is how it works and what to do before you travel.
That Invoice From Your Vendor May Not Be From Your Vendor
Fake invoice fraud costs businesses an average of $1.2 million a year. AI now generates convincing invoices, matching letterhead, and spoofed vendor emails that accounting teams cannot distinguish from the real thing. Here is how it works and how to stop it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.