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 […]
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 […]