The dangerous intersection of people search sites and scams
It's no secret that cybercriminals use personal information to commit scams, bank fraud and identity theft. But did you know that much of the information they need is easily available on people search sites? You might be surprised to learn that these companies collect and sell your personal data, from contact details to information about […]
Don’t fall prey to this election season’s craftiest scams
As election season approaches, the excitement of participating in a democracy could be dampened by an increase in sophisticated fraud targeting unsuspecting voters. Cybercriminals’ tactics are constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay informed about the various schemes that could put your personal information at risk or mislead you about your voting rights. From fake […]
Bank Of America, Wells Fargo And JPMorgan Investigated On Zelle Customer Funds, Scams
The Bank of America logo is displayed in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, United States, on January 30, 2019. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo) By Brooke Mallory, OAN StaffThursday, August 8, 2024 6:22 PM be The Wall Street Journal The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating how major US banks have managed customer […]
JPMorgan, big banks facing probe over Zelle scams: report
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating major U.S. banks for how they handled customer funds on the Zelle network of peer-to-peer payments platform. The Wall Street Journal reported. Wednesday. The investigation is reportedly focusing on major banks including JPMorgan, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. The investigation is reportedly focusing on major banks including […]
Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024
Seniors are frequent targets for fraud, and as the scams become more sophisticated, it is becoming easier to fool even the most tech-savvy people. Elder fraud includes a variety of scams targeting seniors, from fake prizes to solicitations for help from “grandchildren,” resulting in losses of $3 billion a year. According to the FBISeniors are […]
Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns
Sen. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) speaks on The Evening Edit about growing fears about technology. The Beginning Artificial Intelligence (AI) That contributed to a surge in job scams last year, according to a recent report from an identity theft watchdog group. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) found that the number of reported job scams increased […]
10 voice scams to watch out for – and your quick action plan
You’ve heard the stories… A CEO was scammed out of $233,000 because someone copied the voice of his boss at the parent company. A 75-year-old woman nearly lost $27,500 because she thought her grandson was in trouble. For just $4, anyone can copy their voice using super cheap and super powerful AI software. To help […]
Cities most targeted for travel booking scams
As the Fourth of July holiday and summer travel boom, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting unsuspecting travelers through online booking scams. New research from online protection company McAfee has revealed the top five destinations most frequently targeted by cybercriminals in online booking scams. Abhishek Karnik, Head of Threat Research at McAfee, shared valuable insights on the […]
6 thieves arrested after stealing nearly $250K from seniors via ‘grandparent scams’ in Florida: AG
The six fraud suspects Arrested in Florida Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Monday that a man has been indicted in the state for stealing approximately $250,000 from elderly people through a “grandparent scam.” Moody said the suspects contacted elderly people claiming to be their grandson’s lawyers and told them their grandson had been arrested […]
Blaze News investigates: Online predators are using artificial intelligence to force children into sextortion scams, says digital expert
Digital safety experts say the threat posed by online predators targeting children is only growing with the advent of artificial intelligence. As smartphones become more powerful and faster, social media use has exploded, but so have the risks of addiction, overuse, and threats from online predators. “Many victims, including minors, are unaware that their images […]