How to identify a fake text message: Online skills 101
Text messages are more effective for marketing than emails, with 98% open rates and 45% response rates.
Financial aid scammers target California Community Colleges
California community colleges face escalating financial aid fraud, losing $7.5 million this year amid evolving tactics by scammers taking advantage of online admissions.
Jamie Oliver warns of wrong uns' selling 22 tonnes of stolen cheddar
A significant theft of cheddar worth £300,000 has occurred, with fans urged to report any suspicious sales of high-quality cheese.
Facebook refused to take down fake account, says TikTok star
Facebook failed to promptly remove a fake account using a social media star's content for financial gain, causing significant income loss and prompting police involvement.
Facebook Is Making Insane AI-Generated Fever Dreams Go Viral for Gullible Boomers
Scammers are using lowbrow AI-generated content to grow audiences on Facebook.
Facebook's algorithms are rewarding AI spam accounts for flooding feeds with images.
Facebook refused to take down fake account, says TikTok star
Facebook failed to promptly remove a fake account using a social media star's content for financial gain, causing significant income loss and prompting police involvement.
Facebook Is Making Insane AI-Generated Fever Dreams Go Viral for Gullible Boomers
Scammers are using lowbrow AI-generated content to grow audiences on Facebook.
Facebook's algorithms are rewarding AI spam accounts for flooding feeds with images.
Americans Were Scammed For More Than $10 Billion Last Year: Here Are 15 Of Their Stories
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their tactics, preying on people's fears and vulnerabilities.
It's important to stay calm, verify information independently, and never give money or personal information to unknown individuals.
FTC asks the public if they'd like AI fakes protection
The FTC is introducing a rule to file federal lawsuits against AI impersonation scammers targeting businesses and government agencies.
The FTC is seeking public comment on whether the new rule should also cover the impersonation of private individuals.
Beware of scammers targeting your electronics: Nothing's safe
Scammers can now access and control home electronics, posing a threat to homeowners.
Phishing scams through email have become increasingly prevalent and dangerous.
This article is real but AI-generated deepfakes look damn close and are scamming people | CBC News
Scammers are using deepfake technology to exploit the names and images of Canadian celebrities to promote investment and cryptocurrency schemes.
Lawyers warn that current laws have not kept up with rapidly advancing AI technology, leaving little legal recourse for victims of deepfake scams.
Worried About AI Voice Clone Scams? Create a Family Password
Scammers are using audio deepfake technology to clone victims' voices and make their scams more convincing.
Creating a shared verbal password with your family can help prevent falling for voice generation scams.
Santa spyware: Hackers hide viruses in Google results for tech deals
Scammers are using Google Ads to target people searching for popular tech products and redirect them to fake websites that install malware.
The top offenders in the study were MacBook Air, Samsung Galaxy Buds, and Amazon Fire TV Stick.
QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns
Scammers are using QR codes to direct people to harmful websites and steal their personal information.
Deceptive tactics such as placing QR codes on top of legitimate ones or using lies to create a sense of urgency are being used.
Wannabe supervillain pulls AI 'heist' to steal competitor traffic, but really just shows how unchecked AI is going to ruin the internet
Scammers are using AI to steal content and generate traffic for their own benefit.
AI technology makes it easier for scammers to create articles at scale.
Content theft through AI is a growing concern in the online space.
Better Business Bureau shares tips to avoid Giving Tuesday scams
Scammers often try to get you to donate immediately, so be cautious of immediate donation requests.
Avoid giving cash or gift cards to charities.
Avoid sharing personal information like your Social Security number or driver's license with charities.
Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts next month
Gmail users with inactive accounts will lose access to their data
Users must log in to Gmail and Google Photos to avoid data loss
Google announced the policy change to protect users from security threats
Thinking Different about Apple's "Think Different" Campaign
The author specializes in measuring the financial returns of marketing investments.
There is a fundamental misunderstanding of how advertising works, especially with brand campaigns.
Brand campaigns can be difficult to differentiate between those sold by scammers and those sold by skilled professionals.
FBI warns about working from home scam that actually just drains your money
Scammers lure victims into making cryptocurrency payments through fake remote job offers, exploiting trust and financial vulnerability.
Have you answered a spam call by accident? Your next move is extremely important
Avoid engaging with scammers on the phone to prevent revealing personal information and being at greater risk.
Is a socialite just a scammer who succeeded?
Shola von Reinhold's work delves into forgotten figures like socialites and scammers, questioning what remains visible in history and what gets erased.