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Mercedes began selling arroz con pollo around Corona Avenue and Junction Boulevard in Queens in 2023, after moving from Ecuador. Limited by her English and immigration status, she initially avoided engaging with others in the street vending industry. Without the necessary permit, she lived in fear of enforcement actions. In April, she was approached by Mohamed Orabi, who offered her a street-vending permit for $20,000, pressuring her for a deposit and additional fees, leading to a total of $16,500 payment with false promises.

These scams seem to target individuals with limited understanding of online job postings, prey upon desperation, and exploit trust in familiar platforms.

The influx of personal trainers online complicates finding the right fit, making it essential to know not only what to look for but also what to avoid.

Staten Islanders who were scammed out of money they paid for future funerals are finding support from local lawmakers aiming to enhance oversight of funeral homes.

The deepfake economy is rapidly evolving, with scams quadrupling in the last year due to GenAI tools. Professionals across industries are scrambling to counter AI's threats.

Victims now come from 66 countries across all continents, highlighting what Interpol describes as a 'global crisis' involving hundreds of thousands of people.

In 1992, a group of entrepreneurs and semi-professional gamblers attempted to outsmart the Irish national lottery, revealing the limits of their strategy and regulations.

"Upwork's Bonus Payment Trap. Warning to Freelancers."

According to a recent research study conducted by McAfee - the global leader in online protection - over half of Americans say they or someone they know has fallen victim to an online scam in the last year.

In 2022, Davida Padi, now 22, said she got an internship because of a post she saw on TikTok. Now, because of the content she engages with on Instagram, she thinks the platform serves her ads for potential job opportunities.

More than 4,000 fake domains impersonating popular brands have been spotted, pushing scam ads on Facebook Marketplace, exploiting loopholes in Meta's ad policies.

It's important to investigate situations where a bank claims you're owed money on an old account.

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