Category: Consumer

The Telegram “Friendly Stranger” Scam: Anatomy, Indicators, and Defensive Actions

A growing class of social engineering attacks is leveraging messaging platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp to build rapport with targets over time and ultimately extract money or sensitive information. These operations are structured, patient, and highly effective because they rely on trust development rather than immediate exploitation. This article outlines the attack lifecycle, key indicators,…

Consumer

FWB Scammers

Since this is an all ages site, I will handle this with some care. FWB (AKA Friends With Benefits) Scammers are likely not trying to approach women, so ladies, perhaps this is one of the few bonuses for your sex. I have interacted with a few of these scammers in the last week or so….

Telegram scammers

This may not be a true scam as I have yet to determine their true motive. This is a snip of a chat that I have had a number of times. (I do not recommend engaging with suspected scammers. I only do for educational purposes, either to share here or to enrich my professional life.)…

Are your smart devices listening to you?

Let’s start our posts off in a fun way. A way that you can play along at home. I am sure that you have heard that websites use your browsing history to spy on where you browse, and what you search for. You likely know that your smart devices use GPS to track every move…

Consumer