FTC alerts taxpayers about phone scams pretending to be IRS officials as the 2025 tax season approaches
Tax Fraud Emerges as the 2025 Filing Season Approaches As we get closer to the 2025 tax season, scams aimed at taxpayers are starting to pop up. Typically, tax season runs from January to April, so it’s that time again. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning regarding an increase in scams where individuals […]
FBI alerts about North Korean QR code scams aimed at users
FBI Warns About QR Code Phishing Threats The FBI has recently cautioned about a rising trend of cyber threats where QR codes are being exploited for espionage. Specifically, a group of hackers believed to be backed by the North Korean government is using a technique known as “kissing” to target individuals in the United States. […]
Scams increase in January as criminals go after tax information and personal details
Every January, I often hear similar stories. You know, people say things like, “I nearly fell for it because I got an email that seemed legitimate.” This isn’t just happenstance; January sees a spike in scam activity. While many of us are busy with taxes, benefits, and organizing our finances, scammers are also getting ready—updating […]
Somali Scams Are a Component of the Democratic Party’s Operations
Concerns Over Somali Taxpayer Fraud in Minnesota Jim O’Neill, who serves as the deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has voiced serious concerns that Somali taxpayer fraud plays a significant role in the political landscape of Minnesota. He remarked that it feels like the country is being driven by a political […]
Healthcare, Daycare, and Food Assistance: Expelled Somali MP Reveals Where the Scams Come From
A former Somali lawmaker claimed that multiple warnings about corruption involving Somalia and the United States were disregarded by American officials, leading to the misuse of both Somali families and U.S. taxpayer money. Abdillahi Hashi Aviv, who was part of Somalia’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, reacted to a statement from the State Department released on […]
Hearings on ‘rental scams’ targeting ‘exploitative’ NYC landlords will occur within Mamdani’s first 100 days in office.
Mayor Announces “Rental Rip-Off” Hearings in NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani has declared that the city will organize a series of hearings focused on “rental rip-offs,” aimed at addressing tenant issues across the five boroughs. This initiative is set to confront “unconscionable” business practices in the upcoming months. Within his first 100 days in office, Mamdani […]
Mehek Cooke Describes How Scams Are Carried Out with Phony Home Health Agencies
Ohio Attorney Exposes Fraudulent Home Health Care Schemes Mehek Cook, an attorney from Ohio, recently spoke with Breitbart News about a scheme he’s uncovered in the state. He claims that some individuals are defrauding taxpayers through a fraudulent “home health care” business that can receive up to $250,000 annually without providing any actual services. During […]
What a $440,000 Hack Reveals About the Growing Danger of Ethereum Permit Scams
Simply put Holders of USDC lost upwards of $440,000 after unknowingly authorizing malicious “permit” transactions. Phishing attacks labeled as “permit” resulted in significant individual cryptocurrency losses in November. Experts caution that scammers exploit human mistakes, making recovery virtually impossible. Hackers took off with more than $440,000 in USDC after the wallet owner inadvertently signed a […]
Warning about MetaMask wallet verification scams and tips for avoiding fraud.
You might have recently spotted an email from ‘sharfharef’ featuring the MetaMask logo, titled ‘Wallet Verification Required.’ These messages prompt you to click a link to authenticate your wallet, but they’re actually a tactic used by scammers to steal your cryptocurrency information. What is MetaMask and Why Scammers Like It MetaMask is a widely-used crypto […]
Account takeover scams rise with 5,100 reports to the FBI this year
Holiday shopping creates an ideal opportunity for cybercriminals. The FBI reports that scammers target platforms like Gmail and Outlook with deceptive messages aimed at tricking individuals into revealing money or personal information. Often, these scams happen so quickly that victims are unaware until they spot unauthorized charges on their bank statements. Why the FBI is […]