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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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== Affiliate / MLM ==
 
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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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: [[Software_scams]]
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=== Adware ===
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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"

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
source article via IT Secure Site posted: January 4, 2012

Home business

Financial / Loan

Game

World of Warcraft (WoW) and others

Insurance / Quotes

Intellectual Property / Patent / Trademark

Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy scams are listed in the Spamvertised brands section:
Pharmacy / Herbal Remedies

Promotions

Remote PC Support / PC Tech Support

Software scams

  • Software scams are combined with Spamvertised brands in same section:
Software_scams

Adware

SMS / Mobile / Social

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

Ticket

Online ticket sales; unauthorized and/or bogus


URL shortening


Web, PC, Satellite, P2P TV