This scam involves the “Department of Asian Domain & Brand Registration Service”, or a variation on that theme, claiming that someone in China (or other Asian country) is trying to register your domain name with a .cn, .hk etc, suffix. An example received by us at Litenet is shown below. It’s a Scam But it…
This one has been around for quite a long time, but has become a lot more prevalent in recent months. Various shop closures, lockdowns and general safety concerns have meant the online ordering and delivery industries are busier then ever before, and the scammers are getting in on the action. Parcel tracking is one of…
“You have been identified as having been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19” Not the sort of phone call you want to receive. With everything going on at the moment the last thing you’ll want to hear is that you’ve potentially been in contact with someone who’s tested positive for Coronavirus….
We’re sure you’re all sick of the news about Coronavirus, or Covid-19. The countless posts on social media, endless newsreels on television and websites, hearing about job losses, business shutdowns and the impact it’s having on people. It seems that you can’t escape from it. There are huge initiatives, started up by ordinary people, to…
Ever received an email receipt from iTunes for something you’re sure you never purchased? It’s important to keep an eye out for these, they are one of several scams targeting iPhone users trying to gain access to their information. iPhone users are a particularly good target for scammers since most users believe that Apple products…
“Your bill is ready to view, click here to see call charges…” Mobile phones are a prime target for scammers. We rely on them so heavily that the mere though of being cut off, barred in some way, or having used all of our data allowance, will send most teenagers into a meltdown. It’s the…
“Hi, I’m calling from BT…” Internet connectivity is probably one of the most important things to us in this digital age. In the past we were happy with a TV aerial and a telephone but now, with so much of our daily activity taking place on the internet, the internet connection is king. You can…
“Please read out the security code” Bank robbers used to be fairly predictable. A masked man with some kind of firearm, or imitation of one at least, raiding the bank and demanding a sack full of cash. The getaway car is parked outside, driver at the ready, and all over and done with in a…