It’s time to break free from phishing scams — here’s how to do it.
AI Fraud: A Double-Edged Sword AI is often hailed as a transformative force, promising breakthroughs in various sectors like economic growth and health care. Yet, it simultaneously equips malicious actors with tools to execute digital crimes more effectively than ever before. This paradox is now emerging in legal discussions, engaging both courts and Congress—a clear […]
Booking.com security issue led to WhatsApp scams using your actual booking information
Travel Risks and Protecting Your Personal Information You’ve booked your flight and hotel, entered your details, and now it’s time to look forward to your trip, right? But here’s a thought: once you hit “confirm,” that moment is about more than just your vacation. Recently, many travelers discovered how vulnerable their personal information can be—often […]
California PG&E customers alerted to increase in utility scams in 2026
PG&E Issues Warning About Rising Fraud Risks Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has raised alarms about a noticeable increase in fraudulent activities targeting its customers, with scammers swindling over $211,000 in the first half of this year alone through fake QR codes and threats of service disconnection. The utility provider anticipates that customer losses to […]
Poor investing guidance and online scams led two Gen Z investors to create their own trading platform.
Influencers and Trading: A New Approach to Investment Tools The phenomenon of “finfluencers” has gained significant attention, but Ivan Patrici and Carson Hein are concerned about the misleading advice and scams that can ensnare unsuspecting traders. Patrici, an active trader with more than 300,000 followers on social media, has built his own influence. However, he […]
FBI reveals $352 million lost to AI scams aimed at seniors over 60
The FBI has termed it a “distress scam,” often referred to as grandparent fraud. This scheme deceives older adults into believing that their grandchildren are in dire situations and require immediate financial assistance, sometimes before scheduled court appearances or legal deadlines. Reports indicate that victims lost over $5 million to this type of fraud in […]
AI voice scams increase by 1,210% as just 3 seconds of audio is enough for cloning
The phone rings, and it’s my son’s voice. Panic sets in. He says he’s been in a car accident, that he hurt someone, and he’ll be arrested soon. He needs to wire $15,000 by the end of the day—but, under no circumstances, should anyone else find out. Of course, you’re going to wire the money. […]
Bank of England alerts about AI scams as deepfakes of Farage-Bailey clash circulate
Bank of England Warns Against AI-Generated Scams The Bank of England is alerting the public to be cautious of AI-driven scams following the viral spread of a deepfake video featuring Nigel Farage. This video shows a confrontation between Farage and Bank Governor Andrew Bailey. Bailey emphasized the need for vigilance as he noted the increase […]
Anti-scam effort by Meta and the FBI results in 63 arrests and removal of 1.4 million scams
National Fraud Enforcement Initiatives and Recent Crackdown Colin McDonald, the assistant attorney general for the National Fraud Enforcement Bureau, has recently shed light on the federal government’s extensive anti-fraud efforts. He pointed out that within just 52 days, a task force executed over 450 significant law enforcement actions, encompassing search warrants, arrests, and convictions. McDonald […]
Meta and FBI join forces in anti-scam effort resulting in 63 arrests and removal of 1.4 million scams.
National Fraud Enforcement Officer Discusses Special Committee’s Crackdown Colin McDonald, the assistant attorney general for the National Fraud Enforcement Bureau, has highlighted the unprecedented scale of the federal government’s efforts to combat fraud. He mentioned that the task force executed over 450 significant law enforcement actions within just 52 days. This included search warrants, arrests, […]
Ways to safeguard your elderly parents from identity theft and financial scams
In 2025, individuals aged 60 and above submitted over 201,000 complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, resulting in a staggering $7.7 billion in reported losses—more than any other age group. On average, older victims lost around $38,500, which is roughly double the losses experienced by younger individuals. A December 2025 report from the […]