Phishing email aimed at subscribers presents a fraudulent billing page
If you receive an email about a problem with your ChatGPT subscription, it’s likely to grab your attention. Perhaps your payment didn’t go through, or maybe your card has expired. Either way, you’d probably feel the urge to resolve the issue before it affects your account. That instinct is something cybercriminals are leveraging. Security experts […]
Justice Department reports that fraudulent bank search advertisements compromised logins in account takeover scheme
Expert provides ways to protect finances from cyber threats Cybercrime caused losses of nearly $21 billion in the past year, leading Kurt Knutsson to issue warnings about increasingly sophisticated scams that utilize AI. Appearing on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend,’ he discussed FBI data, mentioning that investment fraud alone accounted for $8.65 billion in losses. To […]
Fraudulent party invitation emails may download malware onto your computer
You’ve settled down at your computer, maybe feeling good about tackling the inbox. Then, bam! An invitation pops up from someone you know—likely a friend or someone from a familiar group. That recognizable name is enough to put you at ease as you decide to check it out. The email looks all friendly and bright. […]
Chinese citizen arrested and charged in $360K fraudulent Microsoft tech support scheme
A Chinese individual seeking asylum in New York City has been accused of defrauding an elderly woman from the Buffalo area out of $360,000, claiming he was a representative of “Microsoft security.” Didi Zou, 39, was arrested in June on charges related to money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In a hearing in […]
Fraudulent VA shoe advertisement aims at veterans’ private data, VA cautions
A flyer that claims to offer “free athletic shoes from the VA” might initially look legitimate. It features VA-style branding, discusses health benefits, and includes a MyVA phone number. This, however, is what makes it particularly dangerous. The Department of Veterans Affairs has stated that this message is misleading, as it falsely informs veterans about […]
Fraudulent property claims by squatters prompt demands for crime-fighting task force
Experts are sounding the alarm over a rise in professional squatters in Los Angeles. These individuals are reportedly using fake leases, forged documents, and loopholes in the law to take over homes, leaving homeowners in costly legal battles. Former law enforcement officers and investigators have noted that squatting not only involves complex legal disputes but […]
DHS Responds After Texas Woman is Sentenced for Fraudulent FEMA Claims Related to Los Angeles Wildfires
Texas Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Disaster Relief Funds The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently addressed the case of a Texas woman sentenced for illegally acquiring federal disaster assistance tied to the Los Angeles wildfires. Joyce Turner, from Rosharon, Texas, received a 21-month prison sentence after fraudulently claiming to live in a rented property […]
FBI finds that Nancy Guthrie’s ransom notes were fraudulent, according to a report.
Recent findings reveal that three ransom notes linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie were, in fact, fabricated. This information comes from a federal investigation. An FBI official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that the notes concerned the abduction of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s elderly mother, who is 84 years old. Reports suggest […]
District Attorney Nathan Hochman seeks to halt $4 billion in sex abuse payments, stating that 81% of claims might be fraudulent.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that up to 81% of claims related to the historic $4 billion settlement for sexual abuse victims may be fraudulent. This settlement is reportedly the largest of its kind in U.S. history. A motion filed on Thursday by Hochman asked a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge […]
Fraudulent Amazon email scheme exploits account recovery to obtain information.
Amazon Email Scam Warning Before Prime Day As Amazon gears up for Prime Day, it’s likely that scammers are preparing too. Recently, I found myself on the receiving end of a fake Amazon email, claiming to be a security alert about unusual account activity. It urged me to “sign in to verify.” Honestly, that sort […]