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8 hours ago

Get a call from police demanding payment or else? It's a scam | CBC News

Peel Regional Police say they are receiving reports of scam calls that appear to come from their non-emergency line largely targeting members of Asian communities. The caller claims to be a police officer, police said in a news release Thursday. "The caller references personal information about the victim to establish trust and extract further sensitive information, including banking details," police said.
Canada news
Music
fromPitchfork
13 hours ago

Earl Sweatshirt Hangs With His Imposter in New "Crisco" Video

Earl Sweatshirt used an imposter to perform at his Los Angeles listening party, documenting the casting and impersonation process in the "Crisco" video.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Brooklyn DA says seniors got pop-ups and calls, NJ brothers scammed them out of $400,000

Two New Jersey brothers allegedly scammed four elderly women out of nearly $400,000 using computer pop-ups and impersonation of officials.
#robbery
fromwww.bkreader.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Men Impersonating Police Rob Bed-Stuy Deli, NYPD Seek Suspects

A deli was robbed by men impersonating police, with the investigation currently ongoing.
No arrests have been made in the robbery incident.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Fake cops in Brooklyn stick up deli during morning robbery | amNewYork

Impersonating police officers conducted a robbery in Brooklyn deli, highlighting risks of criminal impersonation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Fake cops in Brooklyn stick up deli during morning robbery | amNewYork

Impersonating police officers conducted a robbery in Brooklyn deli, highlighting risks of criminal impersonation.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Two bogus NYCHA workers rob woman of $200K worth of jewelry in Brooklyn

Two men posing as NYCHA workers robbed a Brooklyn woman at gunpoint, stealing $200,000 in jewelry and $7,000 cash; suspects remain at large.
Online marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

The LinkedIn Fake Recruiter Problem Is Out Of Control

Fake recruiters on LinkedIn impersonate real professionals, offering counterfeit job opportunities and seeking connections.
LA real estate
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Justin Bieber Impersonator Dupes Las Vegas Nightclub, Performs On Stage

A Justin Bieber impersonator fooled a Las Vegas nightclub into believing he was the real singer and performed on stage.
#cybersecurity
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Impersonators are targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach | TechCrunch

Impersonation scams targeting businesses are utilizing TechCrunch's name and reputation.
US politics
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man accused of stealing $555K in gold bars from Ephrata woman waives hearing

A New York man is charged with stealing over $555,000 in gold bars by impersonating a federal agent.
#law-enforcement
fromTruthout
1 month ago

By Refusing to Show Faces or Badges, ICE Opens Door to Vigilante Impersonators

Immigration enforcement tactics have increased fears of arrest and impersonation among undocumented immigrants.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Massive package mystery leaves Chicago woman inundated with Walmart BBQ sauce

Impersonation on Walmart Marketplace led to continuous unwanted BBQ sauce deliveries to a Chicago woman.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Deepfakes. Fake Recruiters. Cloned CFOs - Learn How to Stop AI-Driven Attacks in Real Time

Social engineering attacks have evolved to utilize AI and deepfake tools for sophisticated impersonation tactics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Santa Rosa man posed as cop and bounty hunter, sheriff's officials say

Gregg Jackson is arrested for impersonating a police officer and claiming to be a bounty hunter using fake gear.
#ai-technology
fromFortune
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

State Department warns diplomats of AI impostor posing as Marco Rubio

fromFortune
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

State Department warns diplomats of AI impostor posing as Marco Rubio

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

The State Department warns of AI-driven impersonation attempts targeting U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

FBI issues new warning over phone scam sweeping the US: Hang up NOW

Scammers impersonate federal officials, making threats of arrest and demanding payment through various means.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dad went to war': Vance Boelter tried three lawmaker homes before killing Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband, charges say

Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson described the incident as a political assassination, a term rarely used in the U.S., highlighting the rise of violent political extremism.
Black Lives Matter
#fraud
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Toronto woman used fake credentials to get hired at GTA long-term care homes, police say | CBC News

A woman was charged with fraud for impersonating a nurse to gain employment in long-term care homes.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Man accused of posing as IRS agent, stealing $20,000 from California victim

Ziquan Ou was arrested for defrauding a victim by impersonating an IRS agent and stealing $20,000.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

A man impersonated a flight attendant, fraudulently flying on over 120 flights, leading to his conviction for wire fraud.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Toronto woman used fake credentials to get hired at GTA long-term care homes, police say | CBC News

fromIT Pro
2 months ago

FIN6 attackers target recruiters with fraudulent resumes

FIN6 group exploits job seeker impersonation to deliver malware through phishing links on professional job sites.
fromRAPPLER
2 months ago

FACT CHECK: Video of Vicki Belo advertising 'anti-aging serum' is manipulated

In the manipulated video, Dr. Vicki Belo is falsely seen endorsing a wrinkle-reducing serum, which she has not approved or promoted.
Social media marketing
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

FBI investigating efforts to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles

The FBI is investigating a serious impersonation of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles involving hacked communications.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Roast Comic Matt Friend Does Brutal Gags On Fox News

Matt Friend humorously critiques multiple political figures through his Trump impersonation on Fox News.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

ICE to detain illegal migrant who posed as high school-aged teen - despite being 24-year-old Venezuelan dad

A 24-year-old man impersonated a teenager to enroll in an Ohio high school, raising serious concerns about safety and legality.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
4 months ago

Attorney' goes from defender to suspect after he's called a fake' in California courtroom

A 66-year-old man was arrested for impersonating an attorney and practicing law without a license in Riverside County.
#crime
Brooklyn
fromThe New York Sun
4 months ago

'Looking for Treasure': Trio Caught Trespassing in Brooklyn Sewer

Three suspects impersonated city workers to enter a sewer, causing police to launch an investigation.
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Bluesky's Blue Check Is Finally Here

"It'll be a rolling process as the feature stabilizes, and then we'll launch a public form that people can use to request verification," says CEO Jay Graber.
Social media marketing
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