Beware of fraudsters posing as government officials trying to steal your cash
Identity fraud is something scammers often use to steal your hard-earned money, and the latest technique involves posing as a government official. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning that scammers are attempting to impersonate agency employees and ask people to make wire transfers, cash transfers, spend virtual currency, or […]
Scamdemic How Fraudsters Cashed in on Billions available NOW
Remember when governments shut down the economy, ordered quarantines, and required us all to get vaccinated, stay six feet apart from each other, and wear masks? Remember how all of these “defences” against COVID-19 failed miserably? But these aren't the only policies where the government has backslidden. The Paycheck Protection Program is another federal program […]
Researcher Uncovers Massive USPS Scam, Hacks Fraudsters’ Systems
A security researcher investigating a series of scam text messages impersonating the United States Postal Service (USPS) has uncovered a large-scale “smishing” operation to hack into the systems of scammers who were attempting to trick the researchers with fake package delivery messages. Wired Report Grant Smith, a red team engineer and founder of offensive cybersecurity […]
Fox News AI Newsletter: Actors take on ‘AI fraudsters’
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher attends the 96th Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Rodan Eckenroth/Getty Images) Welcome to the Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter, covering the latest advancements in AI technology. Today’s Newsletter: – SAG President Fran Drescher denounces “AI fraudsters” as deepfake bill gains major support in Congress– Cybersecurity officials […]
SAG President Fran Drescher slams ‘AI fraudsters’ as congressional bill on deepfakes receives massive support
A new bill on artificial intelligence deepfakes introduced by a bipartisan group of senators is bringing together actors, studios and tech companies. The NoFake Act, spearheaded by Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware, is an updated version of an earlier discussion draft introduced last fall that aimed to target digital deepfakes and protect the likeness […]
Tim Walz’s Dept. of Education Let Somali Migrant Fraudsters Steal $250 Million from Needy Kids
Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) failed to steer federal food assistance programs, allowing dozens of Somali immigrants to steal $250 million intended for children in need. In September 2022, the Department of Justice indicted 47 Somali immigrants living in Minnesota for stealing $250 million from a coronavirus relief program meant to feed […]
Migrants, MS-13, and Russian Fraudsters Form Massive NYC Injury Insurance Scheme
A massive scheme orchestrated by New York City-based Russian con artists, MS-13 gang members, crooked surgeons and greedy lawyers cost local businesses and insurers “billions of dollars,” a report revealed Sunday. Low-income New Yorkers, especially recent immigrants, are being taken advantage of by shady lenders and law firms to fake accidents and undergo unnecessary surgeries […]
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters
Strike CEO Jack Mallers talks about the cryptocurrency space and the future of Bitcoin on “Making Money.” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is calling on digital payment apps like Venmo, Zelle and Cash App to strengthen consumer protections in response to the rise in consumer lending. financial app theft in New York City. “Smartphones themselves […]