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Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud

Online scams are at an all-time high, costing Americans $16.6 billion in losses last year.
Google is enhancing its Scam Detection feature in Google Messages to combat increasing scams.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack

Gmail users should be cautious of phishing emails that impersonate Google, especially those urging immediate actions regarding legal cases.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechRadar
2 months ago

Malware delivered through Facebook crypto ads runs silent unless it knows you're a worthwhile target

A new malware campaign targets crypto users via Facebook ads, exploiting trusted brands and adapting to evade detection.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud

Online scams are at an all-time high, costing Americans $16.6 billion in losses last year.
Google is enhancing its Scam Detection feature in Google Messages to combat increasing scams.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack

Gmail users should be cautious of phishing emails that impersonate Google, especially those urging immediate actions regarding legal cases.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechRadar
2 months ago

Malware delivered through Facebook crypto ads runs silent unless it knows you're a worthwhile target

A new malware campaign targets crypto users via Facebook ads, exploiting trusted brands and adapting to evade detection.
#fraud-prevention
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

fromtime.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Authorities Issue Warnings Over Multistate DMV Scam Texts. Here's What to Look Out For

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

fromtime.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Authorities Issue Warnings Over Multistate DMV Scam Texts. Here's What to Look Out For

#consumer-protection
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Scammers are luring nervous Americans with texts promising them lucrative employment

Text message scams, particularly job-related, are on the rise, leading to significant financial losses for consumers.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme - hang up if you get this call, FBI warns

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Scammers are luring nervous Americans with texts promising them lucrative employment

Text message scams, particularly job-related, are on the rise, leading to significant financial losses for consumers.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme - hang up if you get this call, FBI warns

#human-trafficking
#fraud
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Parking in NYC is hard enough: Don't get suckered by the meter

Beware of QR codes on parking meters as they may lead to fraudulent websites.
Always report any suspicious QR codes found on parking meters.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Parking in NYC is hard enough: Don't get suckered by the meter

Beware of QR codes on parking meters as they may lead to fraudulent websites.
Always report any suspicious QR codes found on parking meters.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
#cryptocurrency
#consumer-awareness
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

America's small business owners are being swamped by scammers

Generative AI's potential to bolster business is staggering, estimated to add more value to the economy annually than the entire GDP of the United Kingdom.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Beat the Lotto review how a small-time accountant tried to outwit Ireland's national lottery

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.
Film
#tiktok
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

'Your dad's being used in these videos': Scammers are turning to AI and TikTok to fake animal rescue videos

fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

'Your dad's being used in these videos': Scammers are turning to AI and TikTok to fake animal rescue videos

fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 weeks ago

Daily Search Forum Recap: June 26, 2025

"Google has not delivered on performing more core updates, more often and has not communicated about it."
Marketing tech
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

They Promised a Bonus. Then They Vanished. The Upwork Scam No One Sees Coming | HackerNoon

"Upwork's Bonus Payment Trap. Warning to Freelancers."
London startup
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Sinister new scam sweeps US as baby-faced criminals steal thousands

'One of the boys came up to my window,' Richardson said in a TikTok video detailing the events. She did not have cash with her, so she offered to send the money through Cash App.
Toronto startup
#online-security
fromWAKA 8
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

What the Tech: Does Facebook have your credit card number? - WAKA 8

fromInverse
4 weeks ago
Digital life

As The Scamiverse Gets More Sophisticated, Tomorrow's Scam Protection Is Here Today

fromWAKA 8
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

What the Tech: Does Facebook have your credit card number? - WAKA 8

fromInverse
4 weeks ago
Digital life

As The Scamiverse Gets More Sophisticated, Tomorrow's Scam Protection Is Here Today

#reproductive-rights
#online-safety
Digital life
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Welcome to the age of paranoia as deepfakes and scams abound

AI-driven fraud is prompting heightened verification of online interactions due to increasing impersonation scams.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Online marketing

Police on Long Island warn people about paying thousands online for dogs that may not exist

Digital life
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Welcome to the age of paranoia as deepfakes and scams abound

AI-driven fraud is prompting heightened verification of online interactions due to increasing impersonation scams.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Online marketing

Police on Long Island warn people about paying thousands online for dogs that may not exist

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Driver arrested in hit and run collision in Saratoga

On June 7, the victim found the copper water tray at their house, revealing no crime was committed despite initial reports prompting police documentation.
SF parents
fromTeen Vogue
1 month ago

How to Avoid Job Scams on Social Media Platforms

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.
Social media marketing
#personal-finance
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

My Bank Called With A $70,000 'Free' Credit On A Card

Investigate money owed on old credit accounts to avoid scams.
Unusual large credits on accounts should be approached with caution.
Proper verification is essential in financial matters, especially with old accounts.
#community-awareness
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Jewelry stolen from man in his 80s in south Palo Alto

The victim, an elderly man, was approached by a woman in a white SUV who offered him costume jewelry while stealing his own valuables.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Four scams to be aware of while navigating Germany's rental market

Vigilance is essential for apartment seekers in Germany due to rising rental fraud and numerous scams exploiting desperate renters.
Germany news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosts Older Americans Month celebration with focus on senior safety

Gonzalez emphasizes, 'If somebody is physically abusive to you, you need to get help... If someone is stealing from you and hurting you, you need to let us know so we can help you.'
NYC politics
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Knicks conference finals tickets continue to skyrocket as Hochul warns against scammers

Despite a tough playoff loss, Knicks ticket demand is soaring with prices reaching up to $3,000, prompting warnings against ticket scams.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

States Where Cyber Crime is Leaving Americans Broke

The significant rise in internet usage has correlated with an alarming increase in cyber-crime incidents and financial losses for Americans.
Marketing tech
fromUsermag
2 months ago

The Facebook scam economy

Meta's platforms face an epidemic of scams, with 70% of new advertisers promoting fraud, largely due to profit motives over user safety.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

An $8.4 billion money launderer has been operating for years on US soil

The Xinbi Guarantee platform facilitated $8.4 billion in illicit transactions, primarily supporting Chinese-speaking scammers and various illegal activities.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Many dating apps are implementing stronger safety measures, including identity verification and abuse reporting systems, in response to increasing complaints about online harassment.
Privacy technologies
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Social Security reached out after my father died saying he was owed benefits - what should I do next?

Social Security plays a critical role in providing income to millions, but vigilance against potential scams is essential.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

KGO Radio Host Ronn Owens's Daughter Indicted Over Fake Pregnancy Claims With Former Bachelor' Star

Laura Owens's bizarre saga, stemming from a fake pregnancy claim against her one-night stand, led to her indictment on multiple felony charges, including perjury.
Podcast
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Real ID scams target applicants as deadline hits - this is one red flag to watch out for

Scammers set up fake websites claiming to expedite Real IDs, luring consumers overwhelmed by deadlines. The only legitimate way to obtain a Real ID is in-person at a DMV.
SF real estate
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Does Wrapping Your Luggage Make It More Secure? TSA Weighs In

Luggage wrapping is a common airport service aimed at protecting bags and their contents from damage or theft.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Anxious about your money right now? Financial advice in times of economic uncertainty

In uncertain economic times, focus on controllable aspects of finance to alleviate anxiety and guide decision-making.
London
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Egypt facing major problem at iconic pyramids as tourism booms: 'Avoid all these scammers'

Egypt's tourism is booming but facing challenges from overcrowding and scammers, particularly at the Giza Plateau.
fromCardplayer
2 months ago

Michael Kaplan's Advantage Players: The Shell Game Guys And My $800 Winter Jacket

The three-card Monte and related street scams have a long history, luring unwary players in urban settings, creating a mix of deception and entertainment.
Board games
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