People have been searching for free content online since before the days of Napster. From music to the latest Hollywood movies, the desire to watch and listen to free content is strong.
But you need to be careful when looking for free streaming services. We recently told you about websites claiming to have free movies starring some of the most famous actors around that are actually designed to infect your device with malware. Tap or click here for our full report.
Hollywood blockbusters aren’t the only content you need to be wary of, though. Now that football season is kicking off, malicious sites claiming to offer streaming games are popping up everywhere. Keep reading for the shady details and ways to avoid these clever scams.
Here’s the backstory
When the COVID pandemic began, schools restricted entry into events. This led many high schools across the U.S. to start offering livestreams of football games. Instead of seeing games in person, parents could watch their kids play online for free.
Even though most schools are back to normal and allow people to attend games in person, many are still streaming the games online. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), scammers have taken advantage of this and are putting up malicious sites to rip people off.
According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB),…
