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 […]
Letitia James issues warning as New Yorkers increasingly fall for romance scams, with some victims losing up to $1M
New Yorkers need to stop conflating love with money. Scammers are increasingly using dating apps, social media and unsolicited text messages to convince New York residents to make fake investments, often in cryptocurrency. In this practice, known as “pig slaughter,” perpetrators befriend their victims and fatten them up with elaborate stories before murdering them and […]
Treasury: NFTs 'Highly Susceptible' to Fraud and Scams – PYMNTS.com
of Ministry of Finance Warning to NFT fans: use at your own risk. Department store The evaluation was announced A study published on Wednesday (May 29) found that while non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have little to no connection to terrorism financing or other such activities, they are “highly vulnerable” to theft and fraud. “Furthermore, criminals are […]
2 arrested for allegedly laundering over $73 million in cryptocurrency scams – KTLA Los Angeles
Two people, including a Los Angeles County resident, have been arrested on suspicion of laundering more than $73 million through cryptocurrency fraud. The suspects were identified as Yicheng Zhang, 38, of Temple City, and Darren Li, 41, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The two […]
Phillies’ Trea Turner impersonator allegedly scams elderly fan out of hefty sum
A 70-year-old Philadelphia Phillies fan was allegedly scammed out of an estimated $50,000 by someone pretending to be Trea Turner. The baseball fan apparently believed he was communicating directly with the Phillies shortstop on social media. She eventually learned that she was actually talking to a scammer, but she didn’t know until she was fooled. […]
Phillies’ Trea Turner impersonator allegedly scams elderly fan out of hefty sum: ‘I should’ve known better’
A 70-year-old Philadelphia Phillies fan was allegedly scammed out of an estimated $50,000 by someone pretending to be Trea Turner. The baseball fan apparently believed he was communicating directly with the Phillies shortstop on social media. She eventually learned that she was actually talking to a scammer, but she didn’t know until she was fooled. […]