FBI and Google take down a China-based phishing scheme linked to $1.9 billion in fraud
Suspicious messages about packages, bills, or account issues can appear harmless at first glance. You might see a recognizable brand and think, “I’ll check that out,” but a quick click could lead you right into a scam. The FBI, alongside Google and Black Lotus Labs, recently disrupted a large phishing campaign from China known as […]
China-based Scammers Have Earned $1 Billion from Fraudulent Text Messages in the U.S.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, a criminal organization in China has generated over $1 billion in profit in the last three years by sending fraudulent text messages to Americans. These scam messages typically inform victims of toll or postage violations and ultimately request their credit card details. The United States is currently grappling […]
China-based tool giant Vevor manipulates customer reviews while Amazon turns a blind eye: sources
A China-based company that sells $500 million a year in tools and appliances on Amazon has been accused of manipulating customer product reviews, while competitors are being turned a blind eye by Amazon. A report by the Post revealed that he was dissatisfied with this. Vevor, a Shanghai-based company that sells everything from power tools […]
Temu’s Super Bowl ads spark backlash over China-based firm’s lack of forced labor protections
Congressman Young Kim (R-Calif.) is reacting to a new report alleging that U.S. investment firms are supporting the Chinese military and enabling human rights abuses. Fast-fashion retailer Tem’s Super Bowl ad drew ire from members of Congress over the China-based company’s ties to products made using forced labor in Xinjiang and its data-sharing policies. . […]