June 14, 2024 at 10:09AM The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned about a rise in impersonation scams where malicious actors pretend to be CISA representatives and request cash or cryptocurrency transfers. Individuals are advised to deny the request, report the incident to law enforcement, and contact CISA. Experts emphasize the need for … Read more
June 12, 2024 at 02:05PM Criminals are using phone calls to deceive victims into transferring money by impersonating government employees, including those at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The agency issued a warning and emphasized that its staff would never request money or secrecy. Tips were shared to avoid falling victim, including validating … Read more
May 24, 2024 at 06:29PM The Federal Trade Commission shared data on the most impersonated companies in 2023, with Best Buy, Amazon, and PayPal topping the list. Scammers made varying amounts depending on the impersonation, with Microsoft impersonators leading at $60 million and Comcast plus Xfinity scammers at the lowest with $2 million. Scammers use … Read more
March 19, 2024 at 03:19PM The FTC warns of scammers posing as its employees to deceive consumers into transferring money, resulting in a median loss of $7,000. Guidelines for identifying these fraudulent activities have been issued, with consumers urged to report any scams. The FBI also provides tips to defend against such scams, as online … Read more