10 celebs most targeted by malicious deepfake scams, dangerous search results
Identity fraud is everywhere these days, with scammers preferring to impersonate government officials, large corporations, and even politicians. But often they can also pretend to be your favorite celebrity. You've probably seen deepfakes of celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies, NFTs, or sketchy products (seriously, Tom Hanks isn't promoting fake medical products here). Many celebrities have been caught […]
Deception in democracy: Beware the most common types of election-related scams
Elections are one of the most important parts of a democracy, but unfortunately that also means bad actors will try to twist things to their advantage. With the U.S. general election just around the corner, cybersecurity risks are increasing, not only to the systems running the elections but to you as well. Social media and […]
The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams
Pig butchering scams are becoming more sophisticated and the amount of damage is increasing day by day. One report found criminals defrauded an estimated $75 billion From the victim. And just recently, the bust of an Asian criminal organization added another $46 million to that number. Win an iPhone 16 Pro with Apple Intelligence ($999 […]
Romance scams rise as Americans look to dating apps: 4 tips to protect yourself
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Rising crypto scams leave Americans reeling from billions in losses
Cryptocurrency was supposed to change How we handle money. We kept hearing from influencers and “experts” about how this gives them complete control over their cash and how safe it is. However, scammers have shown that cryptocurrencies are not as foolproof as promised. It's actually very easy to steal. The FBI reported that Americans lost […]
UK headhunter ‘scams Wall Streeters with fictional jobs, fake IDs’
A top headhunter in London has been accused of dangling fake job offers from major banks including Goldman Sachs to trick Wall Street traders into handing over personal information for big pay packages. According to shocking reports. Odin Partners, a UK-based financial recruitment firm, used false identities when cold calling several top money managers in […]
Authorities warn of scams in wake of Helene
Multiple federal agencies have issued warnings about fraud in the wake of Hurricane Helen. “The effects of disasters that affect the public are not only due to the disasters themselves, but also to scammers who take advantage of victims of disasters and to well-meaning people who want to help those affected.” said District Attorney Sandra […]
Avoid donation scams this election
As election season approaches, you will feel the heat of emotions rising across the country as important issues are hotly debated for and against. When emotions are running high, it is important to be aware that bad actors may try to exploit your passion to deceive you. Scammers exploit emotions, and the more you care […]
5 travel scams to beware, from friendly ‘flirts’ to digital gold diggers
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Sextortion scams evolve with Google Maps images to intimidate victims
Scammers often play on fear to steal your hard-earned money. Whatever the type of scam, whether it's a Microsoft phone scam or a government impersonation, they'll try to scare you by claiming that you or your device has a serious problem and that only they can fix it. The latest sextortion scam targeting many people […]