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fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

FTC issues warning about text message scam on fake recall, offering 'refunds' for Amazon purchases

The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about fake texts involving Amazon that claim an item purchased has been recalled, including a link for a full refund.
Privacy professionals
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

TikTok-Based ATM Scam Takes In Over $15 Million

The Summer Youth Employment Program faced a significant scam, resulting in the loss of $17 million due to vulnerable payment methods.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending 'Morgan Wallen' jet fuel money for in-person visit

After the victim informed the account she knew he was scamming her, he reportedly threatened to expose explicit pictures she'd sent him if she didn't forward him $10,000.
East Bay real estate
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Debit cards given to NYC's summer youth job program tied to $17 M ATM fraud scam: sources

The scam led to ATMs across New York City being depleted of $17 million over just three days, with fraudulent activities mainly targeting the Summer Youth Employment Program participants.
US politics
#fraud
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Cooking

'There was no baby and she got off scot-free' - couple duped by fraudster Samantha Cookes in surrogacy ordeal

Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

He sold Pablo Escobar-branded flamethrowers, phones and more. But it was all a scam, authorities say

A Swedish man named 'El Silencio' allegedly ran a global scam selling non-existent Pablo Escobar-themed products.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Man Charged With Posing as Federal Agent After Promising Green Card Help

A man impersonated a law enforcement officer and defrauded a woman out of $500,000 for a promised green card application.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Cooking

'There was no baby and she got off scot-free' - couple duped by fraudster Samantha Cookes in surrogacy ordeal

Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hi mum!' The simple WhatsApp text scam costing parents and friends dear

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI technology to impersonate family and friends, creating realistic scenarios that pressure victims into sending money quickly.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

He sold Pablo Escobar-branded flamethrowers, phones and more. But it was all a scam, authorities say

A Swedish man named 'El Silencio' allegedly ran a global scam selling non-existent Pablo Escobar-themed products.
#fortune-telling
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York City

Queens man arrested in Hicksville, charged with fortune-telling, stealing from LI woman

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC fortune teller allegedly scammed 43-year-old mom of two, who cleans hotel rooms for living, out of $87,000

fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
New York City

Queens man arrested in Hicksville, charged with fortune-telling, stealing from LI woman

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC fortune teller allegedly scammed 43-year-old mom of two, who cleans hotel rooms for living, out of $87,000

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Kerry man deceived pensioners out of 93k 'life-savings' in roof repair scam

A couple lost €170,000 from a scam related to unnecessary roof works that were never performed.
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

Fake plumber steals over $1,000 in cash and jewelry from 71-year-old's Brooklyn home

A man posing as a plumber stole over $1,000 from a 71-year-old woman in Brooklyn.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Hot air balloon ride scam leaving customers duped, police warn | CBC News

A hot air balloon ride scam is targeting customers in York Region, resulting in paid bookings without the promised experience.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Consumer tip: Scammers are impersonating Bay Area law enforcement

A scammer may impersonate a police officer, claiming intercepted packages and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest.
#cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump donor scammed out of $40k in crypto after someone pretending to be Steve Witkoff allegedly sent an eerily convincing email

Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

$Libra cryptocurrency scandal lands Javier Milei in the worst crisis of his presidency

Javier Milei's endorsement of the cryptocurrency $Libra has led to a significant political crisis and accusations of scam under his governance.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump donor scammed out of $40k in crypto after someone pretending to be Steve Witkoff allegedly sent an eerily convincing email

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Tell us: have you seen a scam online advert promoting fake crypto schemes?

A sophisticated scam in Tbilisi defrauded investors of $35 million using fake cryptocurrency adverts and celebrity endorsements.
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

$Libra cryptocurrency scandal lands Javier Milei in the worst crisis of his presidency

Javier Milei's endorsement of the cryptocurrency $Libra has led to a significant political crisis and accusations of scam under his governance.
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

After scam cost elderly East Bay woman $200K, police used fake cash to arrest courier

An elderly woman lost $200,000 to phone scammers before realizing it was a scam.
#elderly-fraud
NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Zugen Jiang, of Brooklyn, charged in alleged scam of Hewlett woman

A 90-year-old woman was scammed out of $10,000 by a man posing as a federal agent.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Zugen Jiang, of Brooklyn, charged in alleged scam of Hewlett woman

A 90-year-old woman was scammed out of $10,000 by a man posing as a federal agent.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former hotel worker accused of swindling coworkers out of $700K in investment scam

A former hotel worker scammed colleagues out of over $700,000 in a fraudulent investment scheme using their money for personal expenses.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn man pleads guilty in gold bar scam

Yongxian Huang orchestrated a scam involving senior citizens that resulted in the theft of gold bars worth over $350,000.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
1 month ago

Scam alert: Fraudulent parking tickets circulating near Santa Cruz beaches

Santa Cruz police are warning parked vehicle owners to closely inspect recent parking tickets issued in the beach areas due to reports of fraudulent citations.
San Francisco
#theft
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Alameda County warning public of new traffic citation scam: Here's what to know

Alameda County warns public about a new text message scam regarding unpaid traffic citation fines.
#cybersecurity
fromwww.itpro.com
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Hackers are abusing Microsoft business notifications to target enterprises

Windows users should be cautious of a new email scam using a legitimate Microsoft address to impersonate Microsoft support.
Marketing tech
fromwww.itpro.com
2 months ago

Hackers are abusing Microsoft business notifications to target enterprises

Windows users should be cautious of a new email scam using a legitimate Microsoft address to impersonate Microsoft support.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto police warn of phone scam where fraudsters claim to be Shanghai police | CBC News

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer, ask for their name and badge number, then hang up and call police directly to verify their identity.
Toronto
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Internet's Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge

"Telegram were blocked all of our NFT, Channels and group on May 13th 2025, Haowang Guarantee will cease operation from now," the company wrote on its website.
Cryptocurrency
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Alarming scam attacking customers of America's biggest banks

Scammers impersonate bank representatives to steal funds from victims by creating a false sense of security.
#phishing
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

That Google email look real? Don't click - it might be scam. Here's how to tell

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

That Google email look real? Don't click - it might be scam. Here's how to tell

fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

The true story behind 'Con Mum' - and how experts say it could happen to anyone

Hornigold's search for his birth mother leads to a devastating con, culminating in a massive financial loss and the end of his marriage.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

FBI issues 'do not click' warning to iPhone users as scam sweeps US

The FBI warns that a texting scam about unpaid road tolls is expanding across the US, tricking users into making false payments and compromising their data.
Privacy professionals
Online marketing
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Google is suing a Maryland man for creating fake businesses on Google Maps to sell users' personal data as part of a scam.
Online marketing
fromAol
4 months ago

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Google is suing a man for running a scam involving fake business listings on Google Maps.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Listen to Lil Yachty - Black Lives Matter IS a total, shady scam

Yachty correctly pointed out BLM's leadership bought mansions with donations, stating 'BLM was literally a scam' during a YouTube interview.
Black Lives Matter
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Police warn iPhone users to report dangerous text message: 'These scammers want to scare people'

Beware of scam texts claiming legal investigations requiring immediate response to avoid severe consequences.
#smishing
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

Scammers are targeting individuals through smishing texts under the pretense of unpaid tolls, aiming to steal personal information.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

Scammers are targeting individuals through smishing texts under the pretense of unpaid tolls, aiming to steal personal information.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Poker Player Faces Fraud Charges After Possible Fake Kidnapping

There's been a lot of collateral damage due to what George has done. I have a family, I have a career. I don't need his problems, too. This was a shock to everyone.
Poker
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Scam alert: Fraudulent texts tell New Yorkeres they owe money in unpaid parking fees

New York residents are being targeted by SMS scams falsely claiming unpaid parking tickets.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Beware: Those Unpaid Parking Invoice' Tickets Texts Are a Complete Scam, Everybody

San Francisco residents are being targeted by fraudulent text messages demanding payment for unpaid parking tickets, a scam originating outside the US.
SF parents
Remote teams
fromWIRED
5 months ago

'OpenAI' Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram

OpenAi-etc scam potentially impacts over 6,000 individuals in Bangladesh, causing significant financial loss.
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Scammers clone Italian minister's voice with AI in ransom scheme

The scheme involves phone calls impersonating Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, requesting around €1 million to release kidnapped journalists, targeting Italy’s elite business figures.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

New docuseries 'Scamanda' to premiere on ABC and Hulu

A woman faked cancer to scam donations from her community, leading to a major investigation.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Another East Bay woman falls victim to 'grandson scam,' loses $12,500

Seniors are increasingly targeted by scams impersonating family members, with notable cases of financial loss via the 'grandson' scam.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

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

"JuicyFields scam affected nearly 200,000 investors with losses estimated at $678 million, highlighting the need for better regulation in the cannabis investment sector."
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

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.
London
fromFortune Europe
9 months ago

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.
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