Scam Busters

A sophisticated phishing scam is targeting Gmail users worldwide, and it’s particularly dangerous because the emails appear to come directly from Google. This scam bypasses traditional security filters and can trick even vigilant users into handing over sensitive information. What’s Happening? Cybercriminals are sending…

Someone had physical access to my phone. How can I get this fixed. They are altering photos which are evidence against them. I know who it is, can't figure how to keep them off.

this domain keeps popping up on my in my browsers.. https://securesweep.pro/ There is always more to it,but, it pops up as a McAfee System sweeps telling me there are a lot of viruses and issues with my system.. Either it's a total scam or bitdefender is not doing its job.. In any case, is there a way for me to block this…

Realizing that you’ve transferred money to a scammer can be frightening, but what you do next may make a real difference. The sooner you contact your bank, report the payment as fraud and request an urgent recall or freeze, the better the chances that the funds may still be stopped before they are moved elsewhere. This new…

A few months back I was asked to join a zoom meeting. It was a hack, they now keep taking over my computer and ordering items on amazon with saved credit cards (which i have removed now) but they keep taking over my computer and it gives me a screen saying it is a windows scan… which it is not. How do I get rid of this… I…

Hello Team BD, I have recently begun getting this error message in my Security Center notifications: Feature:Online Threat PreventionWe blocked this dangerous page for your protection: [url removed by admin] Dangerous pages attempt to install software that can harm the device, gather personal information or operate without…

I received this email today. I suspect it is a fake because I signed in to my Bitdefender account on my desktop and on my browser, and I don't see a new alert. The alerts I have are all around websites I was visiting today.

Hi everyone! Yesterday I found out, that I have multiple apps on my Solana Seeker phone, that had riskware.repack. file in them. I had installed those apps from App Store. Are those flags legit? How serious is riskware.repack. file in this situation? How can I clean my phone after uninstalling those apps?

I received strange blocked connections from Insight-bss.com the scam alerts were tagged as Phishing could these be innocent, of should I be concerned? Insight are a recruitment agency, also using generated links for meetings, not teams meetings set up in a calendar. As the alerts say Insight, I assume they having nothing…

Bom dia! Ontem entrei em contato telefônico com a Ouvidoria da operadora Claro (Grupo América Móvil) e durante a conversa a atendente me enviou uma msg por whatsapp e eu confirmei o recebimento. Mas, recebi também um e-mail com com um arquivo ZIP. Ao questioná-la percebi que ela não sabia o que é um arquivo ZIP. Bem, tenho…

Hi, when I try to open an email link, I get this Security error.

Does this look legit, or does it look like a scam?

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

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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.…

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 *]

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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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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…