Siri bank scam employs a phony American Express number to take money from savings.
Google Search Leads to Costly Scam Call An incident involving a reader named Rosette highlights the risks that can arise from Google searches. She ended up revealing her credit card number and birthdate to a scammer. For many, a simple request like asking Siri to call a credit card company feels routine—just say the company […]
Sen. Rick Scott to Anthony Fauci: You’re Concealing Yourself with a ‘Phony’ Autopen Pardon
Fauci Criticized by Sen. Scott During Hearing Former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci, faced sharp criticism from Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) during a recent hearing. Scott accused Fauci of relying on a “fraudulent” automatic pardon and of continuously invoking the Fifth Amendment to avoid questions. In his remarks, […]
Scam text from unknown number deceives parents with a phony broken phone story
Today, a new scam targeting parents has emerged, leaving many feeling anxious. The text messages typically say something like: “Hello mom, please text me on my work phone. I dropped my real phone in the sink earlier and now it’s completely unresponsive.” This message comes from an unfamiliar number, followed by a request to text […]
Trump refers to Newark ICE facility demonstrators as hired and phony performers.
Anti-ICE Protesters and Federal Agents Clash in New Jersey There have been significant confrontations between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents at a detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. Democratic lawmakers, notably Senator Andy Kim, have voiced their support for undocumented immigrants who are currently on hunger strikes protesting their conditions. The Department of Homeland Security […]
Trump labels Newark ICE facility protesters as hired and phony actors.
Anti-ICE Protests Turn Chaotic in Newark, New Jersey Clashes erupted between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents outside a detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. Democratic figures, including Senator Andy Kim, are advocating for the release of undocumented immigrants who have begun hunger strikes due to deplorable conditions. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has […]
A phony email claiming to be from the Social Security Administration is really a phishing scam.
An email that looks polished and official can be deceiving—especially if it mentions security or government entities. Candice T. took a moment to examine such an email before clicking and shared her instinctive reaction: “That’s very suspicious!” She had a point. The email pretends to be from the Social Security Administration, complete with official branding […]
Man admits guilt in $1M PPP fraud involving a phony basketball league
A man, Jamar Johnson, has admitted to defrauding taxpayers of over $1 million by misusing government loans designed to support small businesses. Authorities revealed that Johnson participated in a scheme to secure $1,047,824 through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). According to Lauren Biss, the Acting Assistant Secretary […]
Phony Windows update site discovered to install password-stealing malware
If you’ve ever tried checking for updates and just trusted what appeared, you’re definitely not alone. There’s a new scam that exploits this very behavior. This fraudulent page closely mimics official branding, features a trusted knowledge base number, and prominently displays a familiar blue download button. But what happens once you click that button? Unfortunately, […]
Phony product recall alerts are the newest scam aimed at consumers
Beware of Fake Recall Notices, Consumer Reports Warns Consumer Reports has issued a warning about a new kind of scam involving fake recall notices. These notices are typically designed to inform consumers about potential safety issues related to products, including kitchen gadgets, baby items, and child seats. Recently, Taylor Frost-Smith, a mother of three, fell […]
Authorities Alert That Phony FBI Crypto Tokens Are Being Used to Intimidate Tron Users
Simply put The FBI has alerted users on the Tron network about tokens that falsely claim to be from federal law enforcement. These tokens prompt users to immediately share personal information, warning that failure to comply could lead to sanctions and asset freezes. While the FBI has stated they did not create these tokens, they […]