A scam swindled Fox Communities Credit Union out of almost $200,000. Here’s what we know.
Fraud Scheme Targets Fox Communities Credit Union Prosecutors have characterized a significant fraud operation that defrauded Fox Communities Credit Union of nearly $200,000 as a “systematic and sophisticated attack” orchestrated by organized criminal groups. Here’s what we know so far. Individuals Involved in the Fraud As of August 29th, authorities have charged 17 individuals related […]
An increase in scam calls targets jury duty, with fraudsters pretending to be local officials and asking for money.
Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to deceive individuals. While older methods like phishing emails and impersonating government entities are becoming more recognizable, some are now opting for more unexpected approaches. A recent example involves impersonating local government officials. Reports have surfaced of individuals receiving calls about missed jury duties, with threats of an arrest […]
Investigator Scott Kelley reportedly took over $330K from elderly scam victims in Massachusetts.
A former mail investigator for the U.S. Postal Service, Scott Kelly, is facing serious charges for allegedly stealing over $330,000 from packages intended for victims of fraud. According to the Justice Department, much of this money went towards house renovations, vacations, and even escorts. At 51 years old and based in Massachusetts, Kelly has been […]
Cybersecurity specialists caution about a three-step scam that is emptying bank accounts.
Recently, a type of fraud known as “phantom hacker” attacks has resurfaced, affecting many Americans, especially those nearing retirement. The FBI has issued a warning about this phenomenon. These scams typically unfold in three stages, which together employ various tactics to convince victims to allow access to their funds. According to the FBI, individuals often […]
Babe Ruth taken into custody for using names of baseball legends in a scam
Fraud Charges Against Tennessee Man Named After Babe Ruth A man from Tennessee, sharing the name with baseball great Babe Ruth, is facing serious allegations. He reportedly made false claims for payments from class action settlements, utilizing the identities of numerous deceased or retiring professional athletes. George Herman Ruth, 69, from Morristown, was charged with […]
FBI alerts elderly about Phantom Hacker scam depleting their savings
Cybersecurity Experts Warn About Phantom Hacker Scam Targeting Seniors Cybersecurity specialists are sounding alarms about scams that, rather than just being annoying, have drastically impacted the financial wellbeing of older adults. These scams, once perhaps more of a nuisance, have turned “devastating,” particularly for those in retirement. The FBI’s Los Angeles division recently posted reminders […]
$3,000 for hail damage? Ways to safeguard yourself against the latest rental car scam
Car rental companies often charge unsuspecting customers significant amounts for damages, many of which are poorly documented and difficult to contest unless you’re well-versed in the system. In a recent incident, a customer returned a rental car in Denver without any issues. Yet, he soon received a surprise bill for $3,000, ostensibly for hail damage. […]
New iPhone option helps fight scam calls in the next iOS update
We’re in a time where data leaks and scams have become quite common. In fact, last year alone, a con artist managed to swindle $2 billion from Australians, which is quite a drop from the previous year’s staggering $3.1 billion. This year, scammers have gained access to vast amounts of personal information due to data […]
Bitcoin Investor Loses $91 Million to a Social Engineering Scam
Simply put Investors lost 783 Bitcoin due to social engineering scams, as reported by On-Chain Thruce ZACHXBT. The perpetrator reportedly used a coin mixing service in an effort to obscure the stolen funds. Zachxbt noted that last year, three individuals employed similar tactics to steal $243 million in Bitcoin. On Tuesday, cryptocurrency investors fell victim […]
Persuasive phishing scam email from Chase bank aims at customers’ personal information
A recent email claiming to be from a bank, specifically about suspicious login attempts, might look very convincing. In fact, it seems quite authentic. It suggests you need to “validate activity” via a link, which, initially, I thought was a helpful reminder. However, this particular email is actually a dangerous phishing scam. This is part […]