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These forum posts discuss known scams involved with [[Phishing]]; not to be confused with those referenced in the [[Spamvertised brands]] listing. | These forum posts discuss known scams involved with [[Phishing]]; not to be confused with those referenced in the [[Spamvertised brands]] listing. | ||
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* Software scams are combined with Spamvertised brands in same section: | * Software scams are combined with Spamvertised brands in same section: | ||
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| + | * [http://www.mywot.com/forum/30664-adware-ibryte-optimum-installer Adware: iBryte Optimum Installer] | ||
== SMS / Mobile / Social == | == SMS / Mobile / Social == | ||
Revision as of 01:22, 16 January 2013
These forum posts discuss known scams involved with Phishing; not to be confused with those referenced in the Spamvertised brands listing.
Affiliate / MLM
- The Gold Rush is on!
- ie; prosper202
Apple / iTunes
Auction / gambling
Credit: offers / "free score"
- experian.com
- Fine print, credit card statements, and e-commerce - informational
- SavingsAce.com - Adaptive Marketing
note: In the US there is only one site that offers an annual free credit report as required by law: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/
Domain name / registration
Education
- diploma mills
Employment / Job
Facebook scams
- source article via Webroot Threat Blog posted: April 6, 2011
- source article via GFI Labs Blog posted: April 14, 2011
- clickjacking scam spreading on facebook
- Facebook login phishing
- Profile Viewer PRO Facebook Spam
- Facebook gift card scam
- "Lost Weight" Facebook Scam
- source article via IT Secure Site posted: January 4, 2012
Home business
Financial / Loan
- LowerMyBills.com
- MoneyMutual.com
- Ripoff loan companies
- AmeriDebtRelief
- Loan Modification
- Penny Stock Pickers
- Binary Options
Game
- World of Warcraft (WoW) and others
Insurance / Quotes
Intellectual Property / Patent / Trademark
Pharmacy
- Pharmacy scams are listed in the Spamvertised brands section:
Promotions
- Gift Programs: promotions | offers | surveys | rewards | coupons
- Ringtone quiz mobile subscription scams
Remote PC Support / PC Tech Support
Software scams
- Software scams are combined with Spamvertised brands in same section:
Adware
SMS / Mobile / Social
- Buy Facebook Likes & Twitter Followers
- SMS text:: promotions / gift cards / coupons / other scams
- CPAlead
- note, above link is a forum search results
- Fake Facebook login
- Fake Twitter login
- ex: StalkTrak App
- Fake Western Union
- Fake Yahoo domains
Mobile invasion / spying
Store / Shopping
- AHH bra
- eBook: PC / Mobile
- Electronics scam sites
- Name brand: shoes / handbag / sunglasses / clothing / jewelry / etc.
- Ugg boots scams
Ticket
Online ticket sales; unauthorized and/or bogus
- London 2012 Ticket Scam (2012 Olympics)
URL shortening
