Publications by Eric Niewoehner
Previously I took a close look at another invite scam based on the use of Punchbowl as a cover. The mystery invite is a similar scam, using near identical techniques. But the psychology is different. The Message As you can see, the message is vague. Nothing specific. It is designed to get your attention and…
I never heard of “Punchbowl” until last August when I received a notification to my G-Mail account that my cousin had a special event. So why did I think this was a scam? The Message As always, I start with the message. I must admit that at first glance it is a good one. But…
Ever get a notification that your e-mail account is about to be de-activated? Is it for real or a scam? The Scam You receive an e-mail saying your e-mail account is about to be de-activated. Click the link below if you wish to keep your account active. The scam is amplified further by the fact…
It is rather alarming to get a message accusing you of “page harassment” and a “copyright infringement.” It is just one more scam in the world of Facebook.
What to do with those mysterious links in text messages. A closer look at a new protocol that may help reduce spam and scam. The new protocol is called STIR/SHAKEN.