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New investigations into JuicyFields scam DW 12/03/2024

JuicyFields, a medical cannabis investment company, defrauded almost 200,000 investors, leading to an estimated loss of $678 million.

What new findings in JuicyFields cannabis scam reveal? DW 12/03/2024

JuicyFields scam impacted 200,000 investors, revealing significant regulatory failures and the ongoing challenge of fraud in the cannabis investment sector.

New investigations into JuicyFields scam DW 12/03/2024

JuicyFields, a medical cannabis investment company, defrauded almost 200,000 investors, leading to an estimated loss of $678 million.

What new findings in JuicyFields cannabis scam reveal? DW 12/03/2024

JuicyFields scam impacted 200,000 investors, revealing significant regulatory failures and the ongoing challenge of fraud in the cannabis investment sector.
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#impersonation

Phony priest who allegedly robbed NYC church linked to heists at houses of worship across the country: sources

Thief posed as a visiting priest to rob a Queens church, part of a nationwide scam targeting houses of worship for tens of thousands of dollars.

Scammers impersonate Spain's Princess Leonor on TikTok to deceive victims worldwide

Princess Leonor's impersonation on TikTok has led to a widespread scam, targeting victims in Latin America with promises of financial aid.

Phony priest who allegedly robbed NYC church linked to heists at houses of worship across the country: sources

Thief posed as a visiting priest to rob a Queens church, part of a nationwide scam targeting houses of worship for tens of thousands of dollars.

Scammers impersonate Spain's Princess Leonor on TikTok to deceive victims worldwide

Princess Leonor's impersonation on TikTok has led to a widespread scam, targeting victims in Latin America with promises of financial aid.
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#fraud

Brooklyn woman loses $100,000 in fake tech support scam. Here's how you can try to stay safe.

A Brooklyn woman lost $100,000 in a complex scam involving a fake refund from a supposed Microsoft representative.

Who Plotted to Sell Graceland? An Identity Thief Raises His Hand.

Identity thief on the dark web operated a network preying on deceased, unsuspecting, and elderly individuals for personal information and schemes.

7 Simple Ways Older Shoppers Can Stay Safe While Shopping Online in 2024 | Entrepreneur

Online shopping accounted for nearly 17% of total retail sales in the US in 2022.
Senior citizens are more vulnerable to online scams and shopping fraud.

Brooklyn residents targeted in youth basketball donation scam: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Beware of mobile donation scams, especially from fundraisers posing as youth teams, as they have caused significant financial losses.

Bay Area man loses life savings, owes more than $30,000 in taxes after scam

A Concord man lost his life savings to a scam, facing potential tax obligations as a consequence.
Scammers manipulated the victim's sense of right and wrong, posing as law enforcement.

Fake Chase Bank rep steals over $15,000 from Staten Island woman in phone scam: Police

A Staten Island woman lost $15,000 to a scam involving a fake representative from Chase Bank.

Brooklyn woman loses $100,000 in fake tech support scam. Here's how you can try to stay safe.

A Brooklyn woman lost $100,000 in a complex scam involving a fake refund from a supposed Microsoft representative.

Who Plotted to Sell Graceland? An Identity Thief Raises His Hand.

Identity thief on the dark web operated a network preying on deceased, unsuspecting, and elderly individuals for personal information and schemes.

7 Simple Ways Older Shoppers Can Stay Safe While Shopping Online in 2024 | Entrepreneur

Online shopping accounted for nearly 17% of total retail sales in the US in 2022.
Senior citizens are more vulnerable to online scams and shopping fraud.

Brooklyn residents targeted in youth basketball donation scam: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Beware of mobile donation scams, especially from fundraisers posing as youth teams, as they have caused significant financial losses.

Bay Area man loses life savings, owes more than $30,000 in taxes after scam

A Concord man lost his life savings to a scam, facing potential tax obligations as a consequence.
Scammers manipulated the victim's sense of right and wrong, posing as law enforcement.

Fake Chase Bank rep steals over $15,000 from Staten Island woman in phone scam: Police

A Staten Island woman lost $15,000 to a scam involving a fake representative from Chase Bank.
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#cryptocurrency

U.S. Charges Three in Connection With Evolved Apes NFT Scam

Three individuals charged in Evolved Apes NFT scam for wire fraud and money laundering.

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

The largest cryptocurrency investment scam in South Korea involved 215 arrests and $228.4 million in fraudulent gains.

Binance claims it helped to bust Chinese scam app in India

Binance aided Indian authorities in tracing a scam gaming app linked to money laundering activities, marking a rare positive involvement for a crypto firm.

An official OpenAI X account was taken over to peddle a crypto scam

An official OpenAI account was hacked to promote a cryptocurrency scam involving a fake $OPENAI token.

Crypto scammers hack OpenAI's press account on X | TechCrunch

OpenAI Newsroom's account was hacked, misleading users about a non-existent cryptocurrency to steal credentials.

FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bank

The FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.

U.S. Charges Three in Connection With Evolved Apes NFT Scam

Three individuals charged in Evolved Apes NFT scam for wire fraud and money laundering.

South Korean police arrest 215 people in suspected $228m crypto scam

The largest cryptocurrency investment scam in South Korea involved 215 arrests and $228.4 million in fraudulent gains.

Binance claims it helped to bust Chinese scam app in India

Binance aided Indian authorities in tracing a scam gaming app linked to money laundering activities, marking a rare positive involvement for a crypto firm.

An official OpenAI X account was taken over to peddle a crypto scam

An official OpenAI account was hacked to promote a cryptocurrency scam involving a fake $OPENAI token.

Crypto scammers hack OpenAI's press account on X | TechCrunch

OpenAI Newsroom's account was hacked, misleading users about a non-existent cryptocurrency to steal credentials.

FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bank

The FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.
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Bridgewater inmate, wife accused of scamming fellow inmate's elderly father for 10K

A couple faces charges for scamming an elderly man out of thousands, promising legal representation for a prison inmate's sentence reduction.

300,000 worth of posh cheddar stolen in the great London cheese heist

Jamie Oliver calls for public help in identifying cheese thieves who stole £300,000 worth of cheddar.
#small-business

'I feel very loved': Bed-Stuy cafe owner's $5,000 scam loss sparks community fundraiser * Brooklyn Paper

Taeli Kim, owner of Sonbul Café, lost over $5,000 to scammers impersonating his electric company but received overwhelming support through a fundraiser.

My small business fell for a counterfeit check scam. It dented my confidence and made me more cautious.

A bakery owner fell victim to a $7,500 counterfeit check scam, highlighting risks faced by small businesses in online transactions.

'I feel very loved': Bed-Stuy cafe owner's $5,000 scam loss sparks community fundraiser * Brooklyn Paper

Taeli Kim, owner of Sonbul Café, lost over $5,000 to scammers impersonating his electric company but received overwhelming support through a fundraiser.

My small business fell for a counterfeit check scam. It dented my confidence and made me more cautious.

A bakery owner fell victim to a $7,500 counterfeit check scam, highlighting risks faced by small businesses in online transactions.
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#bitcoin

'Do not comply': Peel police warn of email scam threatening to release intimate photos | CBC News

Beware of extortion emails threatening to release personal information unless paid in Bitcoin.
Do not share personal or sensitive information that could compromise your devices.

Police warn of scammers claiming to have compromising photos

Beware of new scam emails claiming computer hacking and demanding Bitcoin payments.

'Do not comply': Peel police warn of email scam threatening to release intimate photos | CBC News

Beware of extortion emails threatening to release personal information unless paid in Bitcoin.
Do not share personal or sensitive information that could compromise your devices.

Police warn of scammers claiming to have compromising photos

Beware of new scam emails claiming computer hacking and demanding Bitcoin payments.
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#crime

Identity crisis: Downtown Brooklyn tenant scammed by hacker pretending to be his landlord * Brooklyn Paper

A Downtown Brooklyn tenant was scammed out of a month's rent by a hacker posing as his landlord.
Reports of robbery remain high in Brooklyn, while most other crimes are trending down.

Quincy police arrest men accused of stealing $120K from elderly resident

Two men were arrested for stealing over $120,000 from a senior citizen through a tech support scam involving impersonation and remote access.

Identity crisis: Downtown Brooklyn tenant scammed by hacker pretending to be his landlord * Brooklyn Paper

A Downtown Brooklyn tenant was scammed out of a month's rent by a hacker posing as his landlord.
Reports of robbery remain high in Brooklyn, while most other crimes are trending down.

Quincy police arrest men accused of stealing $120K from elderly resident

Two men were arrested for stealing over $120,000 from a senior citizen through a tech support scam involving impersonation and remote access.
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How to Make $6,000 a Month by Moving Citi Bikes Around the Block

Mark Epperson successfully exploited Citi Bike's system for personal profit, highlighting significant flaws in urban bike share programs.

Sting nabs alleged scammer accused of conning Everett veteran out of $20K

A man was arrested for scamming a Vietnam veteran out of $20,000, further attempting to steal $32,000 in a planned sting operation.

75-year-old Brooklyn woman conned out of $100,000 in computer-repair scam

A 75-year-old woman was scammed out of $100,000 by a man posing as a computer repair technician.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

A new text message scam targets UK drivers, impersonating official government notices about unpaid parking fines.
#real-estate

'Buyer beware': Warning over scam building plots after land buyers lose thousands of pounds

Scam building plots in Bicester are deceiving buyers lacking planning permission, leading to significant financial losses and bankruptcies.

Suspected squatter in $1M NYC home sublets space in the house, resident says

Suspected squatter subletting $1 million Queens home.
Tenants conned into renting from alleged squatter.

'Buyer beware': Warning over scam building plots after land buyers lose thousands of pounds

Scam building plots in Bicester are deceiving buyers lacking planning permission, leading to significant financial losses and bankruptcies.

Suspected squatter in $1M NYC home sublets space in the house, resident says

Suspected squatter subletting $1 million Queens home.
Tenants conned into renting from alleged squatter.
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A small bakery is out thousands of dollars after a check for a 1,000-cupcake order turned out to be a scam

A bakery in Los Angeles was scammed with a $7,500 counterfeit check for cupcakes, raising awareness of increased check fraud since the pandemic.

Nearly Half of Americans Are Worried About Being Duped by AI | Entrepreneur

48% of Americans feel less scam-savvy due to AI. Only 18% are very confident in scam identification.
#cybersecurity

Scammers have launched a fake Olympics 2024 ticket website - don't fall victim, here's what to know

Hackers are creating fake websites to scam people seeking Paris 2024 Olympic tickets, urging caution online shopping.

SoCal's latest Facebook Marketplace scam: rental cars illegally resold

Officials warn of Facebook Marketplace scam involving rented vehicles in Southern California.
Digital professionals advise following safety tips for using Facebook Marketplace.

Malden police warn of scam targeting high school students

Police warn Malden students about email job scam promising $300/week.

Scammers have launched a fake Olympics 2024 ticket website - don't fall victim, here's what to know

Hackers are creating fake websites to scam people seeking Paris 2024 Olympic tickets, urging caution online shopping.

SoCal's latest Facebook Marketplace scam: rental cars illegally resold

Officials warn of Facebook Marketplace scam involving rented vehicles in Southern California.
Digital professionals advise following safety tips for using Facebook Marketplace.

Malden police warn of scam targeting high school students

Police warn Malden students about email job scam promising $300/week.
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Who plotted to sell Graceland? An identity thief raises his hand.

Identity thief ring targeting the deceased, vulnerable, focused on scamming estates like Lisa Marie Presley's.

Thames Water issue warning after SCAM email sent to people in Croydon

Thames Water warns of false email in Croydon.

Two men caught with 800 stolen gift cards in foiled scam attempt, California cops say

Scammers planned to drain money using stolen gift cards by replacing bar codes or recording numbers, resulting in losses nationwide.

Scam targeting SF Bay Area drivers resurfaces yet again

FasTrak warns Bay Area drivers of ongoing scam.

Home Office worker arrested for 'selling' UK residency

A Home Office case worker attempted to sell UK residency to an asylum seeker in exchange for £2,000, using sensitive records.
#theft

62nd Precinct: Man loses thousands in phony property scam * Brooklyn Paper

A Bath Beach man was tricked out of thousands of dollars in a property scam.
Burglaries and thefts occurred in Bath Beach and Bensonhurst, with stolen cash, jewelry, and a scooter being recovered.

Suspect arrested in San Francisco 'blessing scam,' police say

People fell victim to a 'blessing scam' in SF, where items were stolen after being 'blessed'.
The 68-year-old man arrested in LA was linked to the scam and child pornography possession.

62nd Precinct: Man loses thousands in phony property scam * Brooklyn Paper

A Bath Beach man was tricked out of thousands of dollars in a property scam.
Burglaries and thefts occurred in Bath Beach and Bensonhurst, with stolen cash, jewelry, and a scooter being recovered.

Suspect arrested in San Francisco 'blessing scam,' police say

People fell victim to a 'blessing scam' in SF, where items were stolen after being 'blessed'.
The 68-year-old man arrested in LA was linked to the scam and child pornography possession.
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East Williamsburg Church Fundraiser Exposed as Fraudulent Scheme

GoFundMe donation page for fire at church revealed as a scam.
Diocese of Brooklyn encounters multiple scam attempts post the fire incident.
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Range Rover-driving 'squatter' who took over $1M NYC home demands ransom payment to leave- and claims he's the real victim

Squatter demands payment for 'upgrades' to home
Bizarre saga involves fake lease and attempt to cash in on migrant crisis

Can anyone convince Daisy May Cooper to read even a single book?

The podcast '53 Minutes' humorously recounts the story of the football scam involving Ali Dia at Southampton in 1996.
'The Last City' presents a dystopian future where climate change has ravaged the planet, with Rhea Seehorn and Maury Sterling starring.

Deepfaked Celebrities Hawked A Massive Trump Scam On Facebook And YouTube

AI-generated videos used in scam
Victims unknowingly charged for membership

They falsely said USPS packages were lost or damaged, collecting $2.3 million. Now brothers face prison

Brothers scammed USPS for $2.3 million through fake insurance claims.
Faces potential 20-year prison sentence for mail fraud.

Watch this fake hit-and-run being staged in Los Angeles to get insurance money

Accusations of faking a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles to claim insurance money
The scam was caught on video

The ingenious UX of scams

Fake sale scam on Facebook using Frankfurt airport as bait
Scammers use a mini-game and email communication to steal money

Taylor Swift fans scammed after fake AI Le Creuset cookware endorsement goes viral

Taylor Swift fans scammed by AI-generated advertisements
Tricksters created fake ads endorsing Le Creuset to steal money and data

FTC settles with company that facilitated billions of illegal robocalls

XCast Labs, a VoIP service provider, has been fined $10 million and banned from supporting certain telemarketing practices for facilitating illegal robocalls.
The company was accused of allowing scammers to make robocalls through its network, including calls pretending to be from government agencies.

Andy Cohen Lost 'a Lot of Money' in Sophisticated Bank Scam | Entrepreneur

Andy Cohen shares his experience of being a victim of a sophisticated scam on his podcast.
The scam began with an email from what appeared to be his bank's fraud alert system.

Ukrainian refugees targeted in extremely sophisticated' UK visa scam, charities warn

Ukrainian refugees are arriving at UK airports with fake visas and false promises of a Homes for Ukraine sponsor family after being targeted by extremely sophisticated scams, charities have warned.

Brooklyn Moving Company Workers Guilty in $3 Million Scam to Overcharge Customers

Two workers at a Brooklyn moving company have been found guilty of holding customers' belongings hostage until they paid additional illegal fees.
The workers scammed over 800 customers out of a total of $3 million by adding last-minute expenses.

270 Real Madrid fans 'left stranded' in Spain ahead of Champions League final

Real Madrid fans stranded for Champions League final due to aircraft fault despite paying over 1,000 per person.

Thelma Gives 94-Year-Old June Squibb the Role of a Lifetime

The film Thelma is a charming and heartfelt story about a 94-year-old woman going on a quest to locate the crooks who scammed her
The film makes relatable observations about the disconnect between its elderly protagonist and society around her
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