A click cost a father $4 million in bitcoin to vishing scammers
Many of us have families to take care of. We save money not only for our future, but for our children and grandchildren, and perhaps even more. We want to ensure a good education and help them buy a home or simply secure something when they need it. So did Tony. He saved quite a […]
Scammers pose as IRS, claim you're eligible for $1,400 payment – WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
If it's not successful at first, try it. Please try again. It seems to be the motto of a scammer who continues to badger news 8 viewers by texting text messages from your side about this text messaging scam a few weeks ago. About it again for two reasons: Many viewers ask us about this […]
9-year-old boy battling brain cancer targeted by scammers
The family of a 9-year-old boy who is battling brain cancer now endures a different kind of nightmare. He is a con man who exploits his tragic circumstances and collects cash for himself. Twisted Imposters earns money from well-intentioned donors through PayPal using photos of Julian Galloway on fake Tiktok and other social media accounts. […]
E-ZPass scammers try to cash in on NYC congestion pricing with phony text-message shakedown
The one who falls into this is ez. State transport officials have warned drivers not to be drawn into the round of E-Zpass scams since the MTA's controversial crowd pricing plan hit the Big Apple last month. The scammer sends a text message claiming it is official, citing “unpaid toll bills” and immediately the driver […]
How to not fall in love with AI-powered romance scammers
When so-called artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a tool to exploit our deepest human emotions, “love is blind.” Persuasive AI technology is increasingly targeting mature online dating, turning fantasies into advantageous and dangerous criminal enterprises. Romance fraud illustration (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson) AI helps criminals create persuasive personas Romance scam It has become the most common type […]
Microsoft Teams is becoming a prime target for sophisticated scammers
If there's one company that has been targeted by fraudsters more than anyone else, it's Microsoft. From customer support scams to impersonation and phishing attacks, the company's services are constantly under threat. Recently, even Russian-sponsored hackers have been able to violate Microsoft and steal sensitive information. Microsoft Services as a whole is the main target, […]
Robocall Scammers Impersonating the FCC Shut Down After Targeting *Real* FCC Staffers
The FCC is proposing a $4,492,500 fine for voice service provider Telnyx for allegedly violating the “know customers” rule and enabling robocall scams. The con artist blew the scam game in his face, where FCC officials are impersonating FCC officials when they make the unfortunate mistake of targeting real FCC employees with robocalls. Ars Technica […]
Fake toll road texts sweep America as Chinese scammers target US drivers
A new fraud targeting residents throughout the United States has revealed a text message pretending to be from the Toll Road operator. For many people who receive these messages, it falls into a simple and expensive Trap. Scams begin when you receive a message that claims that there is an unpaid toll and you may […]
Scammers find sneaky way to bypass your iPhone’s safety features
As a worrisome development, cyber criminals may devise a new method to avoid Apple's IMESAGE embedded phishing protection functions and expose users to malicious links and fraud. This advanced tactic abuses the security functions designed to protect users, and turns into vulnerabilities that can lead to serious personal and economic risks. We will present the […]
AI scammers pretending to be Brad Pitt con woman out of $850,000
A happy relationship with a woman who was thought to be Hollywood's hunk Brad Pitt quickly turned into a living nightmare. On January 12, the French television channel TF1 aired an episode of the program “Sept à Huit”. The show tells the story of a 53-year-old interior designer named Anne, who revealed that she lost […]