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fromNextgov.com
19 hours ago
Information security

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
Information security

Voice phishing skyrockets as smooth crims talk their way in

Voice phishing became the second most common method for cybercriminals to gain access to IT systems in 2025.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
19 hours ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
#vehicle-theft
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
23 hours ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
23 hours ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Law
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
California
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Buying a collectible? Beware fakers out to persuade you it's the real deal

Scams involving antiques and collectibles are almost as old as some of the items. But internet sales now mean fraudsters have a much wider audience.
E-Commerce
#catalytic-converter-theft
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
#scam
NYC politics
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
#rental-scams
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
Careers
fromZDNET
1 week ago

3 red flags that job posting is a scam - and how to verify safely

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe

"Fake reviews strike at the heart of consumer trust. With household budgets under pressure, people need to know they're getting genuine information not reviews or star-ratings that have been manipulated to push them towards the wrong choice."
Media industry
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

TransUnion launches tool to bolster Realtor safety, fight fraud

Nearly half of those surveyed said they could not find contact information for potential clients using their existing tools. If I have to go hunting for the data and hunting in multiple places, there's two big issues with that.
Roam Research
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she's headed to trial.

At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.
LA real estate
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Don't be fooled by this fake court notice scam in Mass., NH, authorities warn

Authorities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire warn about fake court notices sent by scammers, urging the public to verify unexpected communications.
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

This 33-Year-Old Makes $200K a Month Negotiating Car Prices for People. Some Salespeople 'Hate Him.'

For $1,000, Tomi Mikula will do something most people dread: negotiate with a car dealer. The 33-year-old spent more than a decade selling cars and auto financing at dealerships before starting his own business doing the opposite. Now he uses dealer speak and an encyclopedic knowledge of inventory to talk down sticker prices for buyers.
Toronto startup
Careers
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania retiree lost $221K to a remote 'task scam' job approving fake hotel reviews. Here are the FTC's 3 red flags every job seeker must know

A Pennsylvania retiree lost over $220,000 in a sophisticated task scam promising easy online earnings.
Cars
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Is the No. 1 Rental Car Mistake Travelers Make, According to Experts

Document rental cars with photos and videos at pickup and drop-off to protect against false damage claims and unexpected charges.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This 'Money-Saving Perk' Sounds Too Good to Be True. It's a Scam, Right?

Cash-back rewards are funded by interchange fees that merchants pay, ultimately passed to consumers through higher prices or reduced business options.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from unlocked Tesla

An LAPD Transit Services Division officer is under investigation for allegedly stealing $700 from an unlocked Tesla, claiming he intended to book it as evidence but forgot.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The 49 driller killer': steps to avoid locksmith scams

Rogue locksmiths use bait-and-switch tactics, advertising low prices online then charging 10 times more upon arrival, exploiting vulnerable customers locked out of their homes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Boston police issue scam warning for fake parking violations

Boston police warn of fraudulent parking violation notices impersonating Boston Municipal Court with QR codes designed to steal money from victims.
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
3 weeks ago

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

The ease of use means the ease of stealing. There are pieces of software and devices that are doing exactly the same thing that a point of sale does and it's transacting on your phone or on your credit card and if you don't have a thumbprint or a biometric on your phone, they can walk up and if you're not paying attention in a crowded area, they get close enough and they touch your phone they can do a transaction.
Information security
Online marketing
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Top Scams Retirees Fall For Every Time

Retirees aged 65 and over are primary targets for scammers exploiting technological gaps and accumulated savings through schemes like grandparent scams and romance fraud.
#atm-fraud
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Scout Motors Gets Hit By Another Volkswagen Dealer Lawsuit

Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group EV brand, faces multiple lawsuits from dealers opposing its direct-to-consumer sales model, claiming it violates dealership agreements.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

ChatGPT Criminals: AI Scams Target Dating and Legal Impersonators - TechRepublic

Generative AI enhances traditional scams by improving message quality, consistency, and scale, making romance fraud and professional impersonation harder to detect and easier to execute at volume.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats

Scammers recruit romantic partners into staged accidents or fake insurance claims to exploit victims' identities and trigger fraudulent payouts, harming victims' insurance and credit records.
fromLindenhurst, NY Patch
1 month ago

Man Arrested After LI Woman Buys $30K Ford F-150 On Social Media, Learns It's Stolen: Police

A Pennsylvania man has been accused of selling a stolen pickup truck to a North Lindenhurst resident after advertising the vehicle on social media, Suffolk County police said.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Home seller impersonation fraud case stamped out in Nevada

Seeing your property listed for sale online without your knowledge is a tremendous violation and a blatant attempt at theft, Adams said.
Real estate
#phone-scams
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Why scammers call you and say nothing - and how to respond safely

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Why scammers call you and say nothing - and how to respond safely

Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fitness fraud: gym goers warned over fake deals on memberships and personal trainers

Scammers exploit New Year fitness promotions with cloned ads, fake trainers, and counterfeit apps to steal payments and harvest user data.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is this tiny 'advanced electromagnetic' car de-icing gadget legit? (spoiler: no)

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead
Gadgets
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Campbell resident's stolen ID used to work as a rideshare driver

Multiple incidents involved assault, stalking, theft, burglary, drug possession, identity fraud, and disorderly conduct across several local streets.
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Driving costs down: Hochul says new proposals will lower car insurance rates in New York while fighting fraud

New York will target insurance fraud, litigation costs, and out-of-state registration to lower auto insurance rates through fraud prevention, reporting changes, and capped damages.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

DMV, NYPD investigating Brooklyn auto repair shop accused of holding cars hostage

State to State Automotive is under DMV and NYPD investigation for allegedly holding customers' cars and charging escalating storage fees.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

Last month, I sat across from one of the brightest people I know as he explained how he'd lost nearly everything to a sophisticated scam. This wasn't some naive teenager or technophobe. This was my friend from university days, a retired executive who'd navigated corporate politics for decades and made shrewd investment decisions his whole life. Watching him piece together how it happened was like watching someone solve a puzzle in reverse.
Psychology
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Over 12 Million Users Impacted by CarGurus Data Breach

ShinyHunters breached CarGurus, compromising 12.5 million user accounts containing names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and IP addresses through extortion and public data leak.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell resident's stolen ID used to work as a rideshare driver

Crimes included assaults and stalking by people under the influence, vehicle and retail thefts, threats, and identity fraud across several local streets.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 months ago

FTC finalizes GM punishment over driver data sharing scandal

General Motors sold drivers' geolocation and driving-behavior data to brokers and insurers without consent, prompting higher insurance rates and an FTC ban on specific data sharing.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

The Fraud Hiding in Email Signups

Fake but valid email accounts enable card testing and coupon abuse, causing chargebacks, revenue and inventory loss, and jeopardizing merchant payment relationships.
fromabc7.com
2 months ago

A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how?

A former flight attendant accused of posing as a pilot and working airline employee fooled three U.S. carriers into giving him hundreds of free tickets over a span of four years, federal authorities say. But precisely how he is alleged to have done it - and why the airlines wouldn't have caught on sooner - has industry insiders scratching their heads.
US news
Information security
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This New Travel Con Is So Real Looking It's Tricking Even the Most 'Scam Aware' Travelers-Here's How to Stay Safe

Urgent, personalized texts impersonating airlines or hotels trick travelers into clicking counterfeit links or calling scammers to steal login, payment, and travel-identifying information.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

First American launches free title monitoring, fraud alerts

Real estate professionals are increasingly looking for more ways to help protect their homebuyers and sellers amid an ongoing wave of fraudster activity that is now powered by AI and advanced technologies, said Jim Dulle, president of First American Title's direct division. By combining proactive title monitoring with the protection of title insurance, we're giving our customers added peace of mind and an early fraud warning system at no additional cost.
Real estate
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How criminals are using AI to clone victims' voices and set up direct debits

Criminals use AI voice cloning to create fraudulent direct-debit authorizations via phone, targeting older people.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Bronx man says car has been held hostage by Brooklyn towing company for over two weeks

A Bronx resident's 2018 Honda Accord has been held by a Brooklyn towing company since Jan 5 amid disputed fees and conflicting NYPD and tow company accounts.
Law
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Facing judgments and fines, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

A Fort Lauderdale mover filed for bankruptcy after facing more than $310,000 in judgments, attorney fees, and a separate $110,000 state fine and operating ban.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

I heard noises under my rental car. Now I have a $2,000 bill from National!

Returned a defective rental quickly; the company pursued a $2,000 damage claim without evidence, photos, or explanation despite employee acknowledgment.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Rocket Mortgage alleges $194,000 loss in broker fraud lawsuit

Rocket Mortgage sues Sharp Loan and Reyes for fraud and breach after undisclosed UWM loans caused repurchases and about $194,000 in losses.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

From Frustration to Respect: What Car Dealerships Actually Get Right

For years, car dealerships had a terrible reputation. Pushy sales tactics, confusing pricing, and long hours spent negotiating made the entire experience feel more like a battle than a purchase. Like many buyers, I assumed that avoiding dealerships altogether was the smartest way to buy a car, especially as online platforms and direct-to-consumer models gained popularity. Over time, however, my perspective began to shift.
Cars
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rash of catalytic converter thefts reported in Saratoga

Multiple Saratoga residents experienced identity theft, fraud attempts, multiple catalytic-converter thefts, and a residential burglary resulting in several thousand dollars in losses.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Fake ICE Agent Breaks Into House And Tries To Steal A PlayStation

As reported by local news network WTAE 4, according to a recently filed criminal complaint, 35-year-old William Gregory allegedly broke into a house in the Beltzhoover neighborhood outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and began shouting that he was an ICE agent and demanded that the reportedly Hispanic family show him identifying paperwork. He was carrying a large pocket knife and threatened a 17-year-old boy living in the home as he tried to steal a PlayStation console and grabbed the boy's phone.
US news
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign

Over 150 coordinated cloned law-firm websites impersonate firms to re-victimize fraud victims by offering free asset recovery and evading takedowns.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Best Buy worker used manager's code to get 99% off MacBooks, cops say

Last month, an employee at a Best Buy in Georgia assisted a shoplifting ring in stealing more than $40,000 in merchandise, a local CBS News affiliate reported. Surveillance footage showed that 20-year-old Dorian Allen allowed shoplifters to simply leave the store without paying for more than 140 items, a police report alleged. Among merchandise stolen were "dozens of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S consoles, AirPods, Meta Quest VR headsets, Beats wireless headphones, a PC, a Segway, wireless controllers, and more," CBS News reported.
US news
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars

Unexpected cheap parcels can be part of brushing fraud where criminals use stolen delivery details to post fake verified reviews and boost their online credibility.
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