FTC warns of scammers after NY Mag finance columnist lost $50K in ‘vishing’ hoax
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has warned the public about scammers after it was revealed that a financial advice columnist for New York Magazine gave $50,000 to a mysterious man claiming to be an investigator for the government agency. warned. “Being a victim of fraud is devastating,” Khan wrote on X. “No one at […]
How to protect yourself from ‘vishing’ scams
As technology advances and innovates, we may hope or expect fraud to become a thing of the past. Not so many! Remember that technology is fair and not only benefits ordinary people in their daily lives, but it also provides new opportunities for criminals and fraudsters to thrive, especially through a practice known as “vishing.” […]
