The kindness scam: Scammers take advantage of America’s support system
Governments have been distributing public work for ages, dating back to when stones were first laid on the Appian Way. Wherever there’s government funding, you can be sure people are lining up for a share. Abraham Lincoln, it’s said, grew weary of the many individuals clamoring for government positions and favors, famously remarking that “there […]
Tim Tebow Takes a Break from Christian Wealth-Building Seminar During Scam Inquiry
Tim Tebow Pauses Relationship with Wealth Seminar Following Debt Concerns Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has decided to pause his engagement with a Christian-oriented wealth seminar, which has come under fire for allegedly leaving some participants in significant debt. The organization, Life Surge, reportedly compensates Tebow between $2 to $4 million for speaking at its […]
Race Scam: The Latest Lynching Falsehood and Its Media Supporters
Some progressive groups, particularly those linked to social justice, are apparently stoking racial tensions, and it seems the media is playing a part in this narrative. Democratic representatives, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York and Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts, sent a letter to federal authorities urging them to investigate what they term “modern-day lynchings.” In […]
Somali, Afghan, and Syrian Immigrants Accused of $10M Daycare Scam
In San Diego, California, twelve immigrants from Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and Sudan face charges for a fraudulent scheme exceeding $10 million that falsely promised home day care services for low-income families while illegally siphoning off taxpayer funds for themselves. “Today is a bad day for home daycare fraud,” U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon stated during […]
LinkedIn romance scam victim reports sending nearly $1 million to a con artist
A LinkedIn message from a stranger might not raise eyebrows for most people, especially if they have a mutual connection. This was the case for Gaby, who shared her experience on “The CyberGuy Report Podcast” at cyberguy.com/podcast/. She recounted how an online relationship that started in 2019 spiraled into a tragic romance scam. Over two […]
Older woman in Texas loses $30,000 to a scam and then strikes back at a large international scam network.
Elderly Woman Assists in Busting International Scam Ring A senior citizen in Texas played a key role in helping federal law enforcement apprehend a scammer linked to a large international operation that has reportedly defrauded millions and contributed to at least one tragic suicide. This woman, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared her experience of […]
Friday noon sees the highest surge in scam texts, according to new research from Malwarebytes.
If you’ve noticed an uptick in questionable texts when your schedule gets hectic, you might be onto something. Research from the cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes indicates that scammers are becoming more strategic about timing and methods of contact. The research gathered global threat data from April 15 to July 14, 2026, examining over 20 different scam […]
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 […]
Suspected leader of crypto scam scheduled for plea hearing in $240M bitcoin theft
A 22-year-old man from Singapore, Malone Lam, is expected to plead guilty this week after being accused of his role in the theft of over $240 million in Bitcoin from a single victim. This case is considered one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history. Lam, who dropped out of school in the eighth […]
Phishing scam targets MyChart, compromising patient portal accounts and introducing malware
If you’ve ever checked a lab result or messaged your doctor online, chances are you’re familiar with MyChart. It’s a popular patient portal from Epic that many hospitals and medical practices use to provide patients with online access to their health information. Recently, a patient named Mary reached out with concerns after receiving updates from […]