I’ve blogged about scammers’ use and abuse of remote access software before. Specifically, I see Connectwise’s ScreenConnect software deployed by bad actors to infiltrate people’s computers. But this problem is expanding, happening more often this year. The uptick is rather alarming to me, so read on and buckle up: Coming from Average Phishing Emails I … Read more
The latest email hazard to circulate is Reclaim.ai phishing. Check out this example and don’t be fooled: This is just another Thank You For Your Purchase Scam. That is to say: this is just a bunch of lies, designed to alarm and upset the recipient with a purchase that didn’t happen. The goal is to … Read more
Let’s go over a recent example of Quickbooks phishing. This one is fairly easy to spot as a fake, but it’s just a starting point. These Quickbooks scam-emails are only going to get better… The above email may not fool everyone. The sender address is rather odd, and there are no convincing graphics in the … Read more
I’m seeing a lot of real estate scams, posted to TikTok this month. Check out the following screenshot and other details: If I needed an affordable place to stay, $950/mo would be a great deal in my zip code. Most 3BR rentals around here are going for twice that price! And that should be your … Read more
Some of my neighbors recently grew interested in a text-borne survey. It caught my attention when I saw people pushing friends & family to find it and fill it out. With a quick glance, I knew better and dismissed the message as junk. But I can do better than that. Maybe my picking apart this … Read more
Check out this new Truist phishing email with me. You don’t want to fall victim to this ruse! The normal tells are there: the sender email address is dodgy and they use the word “kindly”. But otherwise, this one is a solid attempt and may fool some people. Especially if viewed on a mobile device, … Read more
Costco is such a big name in the USA, that their name is used in a lot of online scams. But this latest one is amazingly believable. You should see this fine example of Costco-order phishing, so that you don’t fall for it when it arrives in your inbox: The above graphic shows an email … Read more
A local PTO just received the invoice pictured below. They recognized this as a scam but I worry that it could fool some people. So let’s get familiar with this: This invoice was faxed to a local public school, and then handed over to the PTO members. It looks like a legitimate invoice, but: Invoice … Read more
Many people are finding my 2025 blog post, detailing how ScreenConnect is used in scams. I’m glad to hear how it helps people figure things out and free their computers of this particular problem. Since that writing, I’ve seen an increase in the abuse of this remote access program. I intend for this blog post … Read more
An esteemed client sent me the latest example of Shentel Webmail phishing this evening. I thought I would share the details, as I have many times before, but I later uncovered a phishing motherlode behind the fake Shentel website… A Phishing Email It typically starts with an email like this: It’s pretty standard fare, here. … Read more