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fromwww.cbc.ca
23 hours ago
Toronto

Score or scam? Beware of fraudulent World Series ticket sales, police say ahead of Friday's game | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
23 hours ago
Toronto

Score or scam? Beware of fraudulent World Series ticket sales, police say ahead of Friday's game | CBC News

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World news

The Guardian view on the online scam industry: authorities must not forget that perpetrators are often victims too | Editorial

fromAbc
2 months ago
E-Commerce

How a request for a video of a dress led to the seller losing $950

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World news

The Guardian view on the online scam industry: authorities must not forget that perpetrators are often victims too | Editorial

fromAbc
2 months ago
E-Commerce

How a request for a video of a dress led to the seller losing $950

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Myanmar military arrests more than 2,000 people at infamous scam centre

Myanmar's military says it has arrested more than 2,000 people in a raid on KK Park, an infamous scam centre on the border with Thailand, according to state media. The sprawling compound was used by international criminal syndicates to carry out illegal gambling, money laundering, and online romance and investment scams, the Myanmar Alin daily reported on Monday. Operations were spread across more than 250 low-rise buildings, according to the media report.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

South Koreans freed from Cambodian scam centres return home under arrest

South Korea banned travel to parts of Cambodia after 64 nationals were repatriated and arrested over involvement in large-scale online pig-butchering cryptocurrency scams.
Artificial intelligence
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Jennifer Aniston Is on the Right Side of AI History

Jennifer Aniston faces widespread AI deepfakes causing scams, prompting legal cease-and-desist actions and concern about social media harms.
Online marketing
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Business Profile New Report Negative Review Extortion Scams

Extortion scams target Google Business Profiles with sudden negative reviews and demands for payment; businesses should not pay, collect evidence, and report using Google's form.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The EU is scrutinizing how Apple, Google, and Microsoft tackle online scams

EU regulators have requested information from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking under the Digital Services Act to evaluate measures preventing online financial scams.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
2 months ago

The Global Scareware Scam You've Probably Clicked: Inside VexTrio's Global Ad Fraud

VexTrio operates a traffic distribution system sending malware and fake alerts to consumers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Keanu Reeves pays AI firm thousands a month to stop online imitators: report

Keanu Reeves pays a Seattle-based AI company thousands monthly to track and shut down impersonators on platforms like TikTok and Meta, protecting his image.
Privacy professionals
fromNBC4 Washington
3 months ago

Work-from-home job scams: Can you spot the signs?

"Reported losses to job scams increased more than threefold from 2020 to 2023. In the first half of 2024, they topped $220 million, according to the FTC."
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Big Lots new store openings come with a warning for online shoppers: Don't fall for scam websites

Scammers have been targeting consumers with online ads impersonating Big Lots. Links within these ads direct hopeful shoppers to fake websites that are not affiliated with the official retailer. Be aware that any advertisements promoting online Big Lots deals are not legitimate.
Online marketing
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Urgent warning for anyone buying Glastonbury Festival and Oasis tickets

The Independent believes in accessible journalism, urging supporters to fund reporters who cover important issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls.
UK news
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

IRS Issues Memorandum Stating That Taxpayers Who Were Scammed Out Of Their Money Online Could Be Eligible To Claim A Theft Loss Deduction - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

IRS Issues Memorandum Stating That Taxpayers Who Were Scammed Out Of Their Money Online Could Be Eligible To Claim A Theft Loss Deduction - Above the Law

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Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Spot the scam: How to outsmart online cons like a pro

Managing risks is crucial when using crypto wallets and online platforms, similar to traditional banking.
Staying alert can help individuals avoid common online scams prevalent in both crypto and general internet use.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

How to Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying Cannabis Seeds

Be aware of red flags when buying cannabis seeds online to avoid scams.
Look for real contact information and genuine customer reviews.
Beware of prices that seem too good to be true.
Ensure there is a germination or shipping guarantee.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams | TechCrunch

Google is enhancing Chrome's defenses with AI to combat online scams using Gemini Nano, its AI model for improved user protection.
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