Fraudulent CAPTCHA scheme installs malware when you execute keyboard commands
Everywhere you look, it seems CAPTCHA checks are popping up. You click the box, go on with your day—pretty straightforward, right? But what if instead, you were asked to hit some keys on your keyboard? Maybe you’d need to open a command window and paste something. Strange, I guess, but the page looks convincing enough. […]
Fraudulent inheritance email scam sets a 48-hour limit to take your information
An email arrives seemingly out of nowhere, claiming that you might inherit some money. There’s no warning, no background. It just feels urgent. Tim C., who reached out to share his experience, said, “This afternoon I got an email that seemed unfamiliar to me. I suspect it’s a scam, but it looks convincing.” Going with […]
Reportedly, fraudulent social media accounts are inexplicably enhancing Becerra’s campaign.
The race for California’s governorship is heating up, with Democratic candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer facing accusations of inappropriately paying social media influencers to enhance their campaigns. However, a new front has emerged regarding fake accounts connected to these candidates. According to a report from Cyabra, a firm specializing in disinformation security, over 3,000 […]
Fraudulent Amazon recall message deceives shoppers with phishing links
An unexpected text message about a product recall appears on your phone, mentioning familiar names like Amazon and specific orders. It aims to catch your attention immediately. The message claims that a product ordered in February 2026 has been recalled, urging you to stop using it and click on a refund link. It deceptively presents […]
Fraudulent takeover of 401(k) accounts stole $751,430 in just one phone call
Scam Exposes Risks in Retirement Accounts A recent incident involves a scammer who contacted Alight Solutions, which manages Colgate-Palmolive’s 401(k) plan. Identifying himself as an employee, he requested updates to the contact details associated with the account. Months later, a staggering sum of $751,430 was transferred to a Las Vegas address and bank account, leaving […]
Former BLM activist harshly criticizes ‘fraudulent’ organization, claims systemic racism in the US does not exist
Former Activist Critiques Social Justice Movements A former Black Lives Matter activist, now a conservative influencer, has labeled social justice organizations as “fraudulent” and has stated that the Democratic Party embodies “racism and violence.” Xavier Dursault, 29, shared his realization during the George Floyd protests in 2020, noting that he saw the movement as a […]
Fraudulent court text scheme employs QR codes to capture payment details from motorists
Beware of Fake Court Text Scams Targeting Drivers Imagine receiving a phone call or a text that urgently demands payment for a traffic fine. You might think, “Oh no, I need to handle this!” But here’s the catch – it’s all a scam. Across the nation, scammers are targeting unsuspecting drivers by sending text messages […]
Former inspector carried out fraudulent asbestos check to accelerate Bensonhurst homeless shelter project.
An asbestos inspector, currently in prison for defrauding a well-known jazz musician out of $500,000, is accused of not actually visiting a site before he approved a contentious homeless shelter project in Brooklyn, pushed by the Mamdani administration. Noel Muir stated he inspected a proposed 150-bed men’s shelter in Bensonhurst in April 2025, claiming it […]
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged with stealing $80,000 through fraudulent refunds in Texas
Former Chick-fil-A Employee Arrested for Fraudulent Refunding A former employee of Chick-fil-A in Texas was recently arrested on charges that he stole over $80,000 through a fraudulent refund scheme, according to police reports. Keishun Jones, who lost his job at the Grapevine location last year, is accused of returning to the restaurant multiple times to […]
Texas AG Ken Paxton files a lawsuit against ActBlue for purportedly fraudulent donations
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against ActBlue Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. He claims that ActBlue has misled donors regarding the protections in place to prevent fraudulent foreign political contributions. In a post on X, Paxton said, “I just filed […]