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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Warning over TikTok scam using AI-generated videos of Spain's Princess Leonor

AI-generated deepfake videos of Princess Leonor on fake TikTok profiles are being used to extort upfront fees from users promising large payouts.
E-Commerce
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Bank of Ireland warns customers of social media ads impersonating major retailers

Holiday social-media scam adverts impersonate major retailers and lure shoppers to counterfeit websites to steal personal and financial information.
Information security
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Beware of 'gift card draining' and two other top holiday scams, US Treasury warns

Holiday online activities like shopping, travel, donations, and digital payments are frequently exploited by scammers using AI and cryptocurrency; verify transactions and secure accounts.
Online marketing
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Bank of Ireland warns about 'convincing' investment scam ads on social media

Fake social media ads impersonate European banks to sell counterfeit bond and deposit investments promising high fixed returns, targeting EU users and enabling personalized fraud.
Digital life
fromChalkbeat
5 months ago

NYC summer jobs program heist likely had hacker help, say ATM experts

A scheme involved offering cash for SYEP debit cards, leading to a $17 million ATM theft investigation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 months ago

How to buy TikTok views and avoid scammers: A detailed guide - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

There's a myriad of scammers in the TikTok views niche, including those selling bot views, committing payment fraud, and posing threats to personal data.
Social media marketing
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