Scammers exploit grief with fake funeral streaming on Facebook
Fraudsters use everything from social engineering with human authentication pages to impersonating government agencies to deceive users. There would be limits to their tactics, certainly you would think they wouldn't use someone's death to deceive those who are grieving. Unfortunately, that's incorrect. A new scam has surfaced where malicious actors claim to offer video streaming […]
Southeast Asia scammers stole up to $37B last year: report
Southeast Asia has become a hotbed for cybercrime gangs, which burned through $37 billion last year through romance investment schemes, cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling, according to a new United Nations report. Cybercriminals in countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos are increasingly using malware, generative artificial intelligence, and deepfakes to commit fraud. […]
Scammers’ sneaky new tactic preying on people who’ve lost their iPhone
Losing your iPhone can be stressful and frustrating. Scammers often try to take advantage of the anxiety of distraught iPhone owners looking for their lost devices. These unscrupulous people have hatched various plans to take advantage of this situation and make a quick profit. This context is critical to understanding the concerns raised by Donald, […]
Sneaky scammers drain bank account in sinister phone phishing scheme
I frequently receive text alerts from my bank about possible fraudulent transactions. These notifications are meant to protect us, but they can sometimes be misused by sophisticated thieves. Here's a real-life example shared by Kevin from Dandridge, Tennessee, who wanted to let others know about these nasty schemes so they can protect themselves from unscrupulous […]
Selling on the internet? Beware of sneaky tactics scammers use to trick you
Selling items online is appealing. You don't have to go out and look for buyers. Instead, you simply post an ad on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace and wait for people to contact you. But with the ease of selling online comes the risk of being scammed. One common scam is the Google Voice […]
Michigan football player’s Nigerian scammers pay price for teen’s sextortion suicide
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Bitcoin ATM scammers target senior citizens as overall cases surge tenfold
Bitcoin ATM scammers successfully targeted elderly people last year, stealing $110 million from them in a scam that began with a “concerned” call to customer service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that the number of victims of fraud involving money transferred through Bitcoin ATMs (electronic crypto kiosks that allow users to buy and sell […]
Pennsylvania father helps FBI track down the scammers who led his son to suicide
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). “[A]All you have to do is cooperate with me. I will not expose you. If you block me, I will ruin your life.” This was one of many threatening messages […]
Kaysey Yoder’s family targeted by scammers
As the family of a mother of four who has been missing for months struggle to hold on to hope that she will be found safe, they say they have become the target of scammers looking to make money off their nightmare. Tami Ruth, the grieving mother of missing Colorado resident Casey Yoder, 34, says […]
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