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Think You Found a Bargain? Check This Before You Buy
Summer sales are a great excuse to grab a bargain, but scammers know that too. Fake online shops, misleading ads, phony discount codes, and convincing delivery messages can easily turn an irresistible deal into an expensive mistake. Deal hunters are attractive targets because urgency and excitement can override caution.…
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Subscription order scams exposed!
These spammers seem eager to be my friends, always trying to decide what's best for me without making me check anything myself. One even offered me Norton. How thoughtful! Regards
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Fake Shopping Ads on Snapchat: What Bitdefender Labs Found
Bitdefender Labs recently spotted a series of suspicious shopping ads on Snapchat promoting newly registered websites offering massive discounts on products ranging from shoes and handbags to electric bikes and bonsai trees. If you've ever stopped scrolling because an ad promised 80% off or a deal that looked too good to…
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How Scammers Leveraged SpaceX IPO Hype to Target Investors
Bitdefender Labs recently investigated an eight-month campaign that used SpaceX, Elon Musk, artificial intelligence, and investment hype to lure potential investors through SMS messages, social media ads, emails, webinars, and phone calls. If you've ever seen an ad promising exclusive access to a major IPO, an AI-powered…
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Deepfakes: When Seeing Is No Longer Believing
For decades, people have been told to “trust their eyes.” But in the age of generative AI, that advice is no longer enough. Enter deepfakes, the highly realistic videos, images or audio recordings created or manipulated with artificial intelligence. Yes, we are actually living in the future now. Such content is making it…
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Know Today. Stay Safe Tomorrow. Meet Bitdefender's Scam Radar
We learned that scams are becoming harder to spot, and many of them no longer look like the obvious phishing attempts we were used to seeing a few years ago. Today, cybercriminals can use AI to create realistic messages, fake ads, fake identities, convincing stories, and even creative impersonations of trusted brands or…
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Who is the best agent :) to help me with a long-term Hacking problem?
The latest: impinging on my AI ChatGPT sessions. Going on a very long time and I thought BD was really helping and to some account it was but not enough. Many scans all come up You are Safe. And I am not. Please help. Judi
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How do you verify government-related websites before sharing personal information?
Hi everyone, I've noticed that scammers are increasingly creating fake websites that look almost identical to official government service portals. These sites often ask for personal information, payment details, or document uploads, making them difficult for many people to identify. When I need information about government…
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New Scam Alert: Fake ChatGPT Plus "Payment Failed" Phishing
I just spotted this one landing in inboxes, and it’s a perfect example of how scammers are pivoting to target AI users. They’re banking on the "fear of losing access" to GPT-5 or your custom workflows to make you act without thinking. Red Flag Why it’s suspicious The Sender Address The email came from infos@bwb-bonn.de.…
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BitDefender did not block a phishing domain
Yesterday I was approached via WhatsApp, all looked legit but it was not, BitDefender, running on all devices did not block or alert on this domain. I hope with this message I can help others that BitDefender can add this domain to the block/scam list. [*url removed by @Flexx *]
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TikTok, FB/Insta text me unsolicited codes
Since a false QR code reading took me to an apparently fraudulent site that requested access to all my data (which I did not agree to), I have had a number of text messages from TikTok and FB/Insta announcing the code for "my" accounts. I do not have a TikTok account and have never tried to open one. Same for Insta. I used…
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Junk email filter useless
Hi. My Junk mail filter is totally useless. The Outlook filter is putting obvious spam into the Junk folder while Bitdefender is marking them as safe. Is there a fault with Bitdefender? And I can't upload a screenshot to demonstrate problem. Keeps getting better!
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Email client security warning - "The certificate for imap.gmail.com does not come from a trusted source"
Hello. Lately, for no apparent reason, I’ve been getting a security warning from email client I'm using (Thunderbird): "The certificate for imap.gmail.com does not come from a trusted source" This notification appears only for my Google accounts. Could Bitdefender Antivirus be causing this? Or is this a security alert…
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False Positive Report: https://www.esthederm.it/ flagged as Fraudulent/Dangerous
Hello Bitdefender Community, I would like to report a false positive regarding the website: https://www.esthederm.it/ Currently, Bitdefender is flagging this site as "Dangerous" and "Fraudulent," preventing access. However, this is the official Italian website for Institut Esthederm, a well-known and reputable…
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Phishing & Spoofing
I have now had 2 incidences where clients of Actiflex Ltd (my company) have received emails purportedly from myself & authorizing change of Bank Account details. The clients have been further asked to remit outstanding payments to these new accounts. As mentioned there have been 2 incidents where in the first one USD…
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Feedback from a Long-time User — Hope Bitdefender Expands Its Protection Scope
Hi Bitdefender Team, I’ve been a Bitdefender user since 2023, and I truly appreciate the quality of your products. Bitdefender has done an excellent job at blocking viruses and malware without slowing down my computer, even during gaming or daily use. The reason I’m writing this post, even though I don’t plan to renew my…
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Apple iPad: How Do I Send A Text To Scamio Pro For It To Be Checked?
Apple iPad: How Do I Send A Text To Scamio Pro For It To Be Checked?
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Global Investment Scam Network Using Meta Ads
Bitdefender Labs recently uncovered a large-scale global investment scam network operating through paid ads on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. If you’ve ever seen a sponsored post claiming a celebrity discovered a “secret investment platform” or a shocking financial breakthrough, this research shows how such…
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Is this warning a scam, as I suspect? Bitdefender says my system is clear of threats.
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List of Solana Scam Ads that promises a free desktop app to mine 0.05 SOL per hour on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=active&ad_type=all&country=ALL&is_targeted_country=false&media_type=all&q=solana%200.05%20SOL&search_type=keyword_unordered&sort_data[mode]=total_impressions&sort_data[direction]=desc
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Can you get scammed just by replying “STOP” to a text message?
There’s been a lot of buzz around this question lately: Can you get scammed just by replying “STOP” to a text message? Short answer? Yes — you can. Not because typing STOP instantly gives scammers access to your bank account. But because in many cases, it confirms exactly what they want to know: that your phone number is…
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Java: Minecraft Mod file used as Loader for Payload
I've recently been targeted via Discord by a threat actor that tried to make me load a Minecraft Mod that he linked via chat. Actor displayed multiple threat vectors in a well organized scheme mixing social engineering, discord features and low-security Minecraft Bedrock java runtime to hack and steal information from…
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List Of TradingView/Binance Scam Ads on YouTube
List Of TradingView/Binance Scam Ads on YouTube: *** *** EDITED: File(s) and/or URL(s) removed by @Gjoksi "Posting malware samples and /or URLs is not allowed in the community! Do not post direct links to any executable files, malicious/suspicious software or websites in threads, comments or private messages, even if you…
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Suspicious WhatsApp Verification-Code Request – Potential Account Takeover Attempt
Summary of the Incident I received a WhatsApp message from the above number claiming to be an acquaintance and stating they were competing for a place in an online training program. They stated that I would receive a 5-digit code via WhatsApp or SMS and asked me to forward it to them so they could “send it to their…
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Hiring season = scam season. Fake recruiters are back (and it starts with email)
Hey everyone! I’m Alina, part of the Bitdefender team. I spend a lot of my time digging into online scams (even talking to scammers sometimes), and reporting on the latest tricks used to fool netizens. After a while, you start to notice patterns… and also how quickly these scams spread once they start working. That’s why I…
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Scammers using Bitdefender domain? [Update - False Positive from Symantec]
I recently received a bogus email that used the Bitdefender domain. noreply_community@bitdefender.com How is this possible ? I would expect BD to be very secure.
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New Year, new scams: the biggest fraud patterns emerging in 2026
Online scams continue into 2026 and they are evolving. We’re seeing a noticeable rise in schemes that combine believable impersonation with faster payment methods and mobile-first tricks, making them harder to spot and easier to fall for. This thread pulls together the most common scam patterns showing up in early 2026,…
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FUBU
Is FUBU a scam? It says it's free, and then you have to pay for it. I was like, they could have put ****** on my machine.
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Crypto Cheating
Coinarch.net is definitely fraudulent website of depositing crypto currency and stole it is doing the transaction for domain selling. The community of Finance has to report this website worldwide…
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Bitdefender Launches Global Campaign to Combat AI-Driven Scams Targeting Families
Bitdefender has launched a bold awareness campaign called “They Wear Our Faces” to shine light on how AI-driven fraud is evolving, and how it’s turning trust into a weapon. Scammers are now cloning voices, mimicking faces, and impersonating loved ones to exploit emotional bonds and urgency. What once required complex tools…
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Cloud mining, scam!
Cloud mining, scam! This site https://***.com/. Don't do business with them, you will have your cryptocurrency data stolen. Even worse, you could lose your entire investment over time. Some friends who tried it can no longer make withdrawals. Be careful. *** EDITED: Screenshot and URL removed by @Gjoksi "Posting malware…