‘Work hard, scam harder’ – New Blaze Originals documentary
The COVID-19 pandemic has been marked by a series of crimes, most of which have to do with the abuse of government power, but there has been one scandal in which the government was defrauded. And that scandal was called PPP loans. The Paycheck Protection Program was a COVID relief measure designed to keep small […]
$460m crypto scam promoted on Kylian Mbappe’s X account
Hackers took over soccer star Kylian Mbappe's X account on Wednesday and launched a cryptocurrency scam among the player's 14 million followers. ESPN Mbappe has reportedly just completed a transfer to Spanish soccer powerhouse Real Madrid in a deal that will see him earn an annual salary of more than $16 million and a signing-on […]
How to avoid becoming a moving scam victim
Moving to a new home can be an exciting yet stressful experience, and as you prepare for this big life change, it’s important to be aware of potential pitfalls, especially when it comes to choosing a moving company. Unfortunately, moving scams are more common than you might think and can turn an enjoyable move into […]
Authorities sound alarm on ‘gold bar scam’ thats swindled millions from seniors
The FBI and Maryland authorities are warning seniors to be on the lookout for scammers who are scamming people out of millions of dollars in a so-called “gold bullion scam.” The scam typically begins with a pop-up ad or phone call in which the suspect poses as a federal agent and instructs the victim to […]
Researcher Uncovers Massive USPS Scam, Hacks Fraudsters’ Systems
A security researcher investigating a series of scam text messages impersonating the United States Postal Service (USPS) has uncovered a large-scale “smishing” operation to hack into the systems of scammers who were attempting to trick the researchers with fake package delivery messages. Wired Report Grant Smith, a red team engineer and founder of offensive cybersecurity […]
Wealthy Malibu residents sneakily erecting fake signs to ward off the public: ‘This is a scam’
Wealthy Malibu beachfront property owners appear to be using a sneaky tactic to keep vulgar people away: posting publicly visible “Private Property” signs that warn “Trespassers will be prosecuted.” The issue first came to light when a man photographing the sign was confronted by an angry landowner. now-Viral TikTok Clips. In the video, the landowner […]
Exposing the ranked-choice voting scam
With the cry of “fairer elections,” advocates are promoting ranked-choice voting as a solution to the rampant partisanship and polarization currently plaguing the U.S. Touted as a democratic innovation, their model undermines the democratic principles of our electoral process and, ironically, often ends up disenfranchising voters. Ranked choice voting differs from traditional election models in […]
‘Always ask for your receipt’: Man issues warning on debit card scam after his neighbor lost $50 in the grocery store – The Daily Dot
According to one TikTok user, this clever scam poses danger to anyone with a debit card, especially if you’re not paying attention. Luckily, he’s raising awareness about why it’s important to check your receipts at the register. A recent post by Josh (@beardenjosh) video It quickly garnered more than 440,000 views on TikTok. “I want […]
Own a home? Shopping or selling? You’re a scam target
There’s a reason business scams are so prevalent: criminals want the most bang for their buck, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that homeowners are the newest target. We’re giving away a $1,000 gift card to your favorite airline. Enter now and win! As much of the home-buying process goes digital, which […]
Two congirls charged in ‘callous’ romance scam that duped over a dozen elderly men of $7M: feds
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan say two “ruthless” prostitutes scammed at least 16 lonely elderly people out of more than $7 million in a long-running romance scam. Prosecutors allege that Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy lured “elderly” victims with phony kidney and liver transplant schemes, then paid the con artists large sums in bogus business […]