Protect yourself from Black Friday scammers with these 3 tips
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Is just reading that sketchy scammer’s email dangerous or do I have to click on a link to get in trouble?
Worried about opening suspicious emails? You're not alone. Many people are confused about the risks associated with spam and phishing emails. Among them was “Bill” from Groton, Conn., who wrote to us and asked, “Whether or not you're going to get in trouble for clicking on spam or hacker emails? Neither myself nor my friends […]
Alleged ‘grandparent scammers’ charged in Rhode Island for role in targeting seniors
According to the Warwick Police Department, two men in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly participating in a “grandparent scam.” Jason Rose, 34, of Flushing, New York, and Robert Munoz, 29, of Miami, Florida, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The two were […]
It's time for Medicare open enrollment. Scammers are taking advantage – WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
Scammers take advantage of Medicare's open enrollment period Updated: October 18, 2024 9:10pm EDT Investigator Brian Roach details what to look out for. So let me start by reminding you once again. Medicare does not call people or ask for their Medicare number. Or if you get a new card. Medicare will begin contacting people […]
Scammers swindle elderly California man out of $25K by using AI voice technology to claim his son was in ‘horrible accident,’ needed money for bail: ‘Absolutely his voice’
A California senior was scammed out of $25,000 by a scammer using an AI voice imitating his son to trick him into believing his loved one had been involved in a “horrific accident” and needed bail money from jail. Ta. The man, identified only as Anthony, received a call from someone he believed to be […]
Scammers ripped off NY’s controversial Medicaid homecare program for $68M: feds
Two Brooklyn-based companies defrauded the state's controversial Medicaid home health program out of $68 million, federal prosecutors alleged this week. Eight indicted fraudsters, including the owners of two adult day care facilities, allegedly orchestrated a multi-year kickback and bribery scheme to defraud state programs, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. . The Consumer Personal Assistance […]
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 […]