December 12, 2024 at 11:46AM Spanish and Peruvian police arrested 83 individuals involved in a major voice phishing scam, seizing cash and tech during 29 raids. The scammers impersonated banks, defrauding over 10,000 victims of €3 million by using spoofed calls to extract sensitive information. Authorities advise against sharing personal bank details without verification. ### … Read more
December 10, 2024 at 06:54AM Belgian and Dutch authorities arrested eight suspects linked to a “phone phishing” gang operating from the Netherlands, targeting victims worldwide to steal financial data. Law enforcement executed 17 searches, seizing cash, firearms, and luxury goods. The crime network, involving call centers, profited millions from phishing and bank fraud. ### Meeting … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 03:39PM The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using AI to enhance online fraud schemes, including romance, investment, and job scams. They advise the public to be vigilant and provide tips for identifying scams, such as checking for imperfections in media and verifying identities through secret phrases. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **FBI … Read more
November 14, 2024 at 09:58AM Google has reported increasing scams where fraudsters use landing page cloaking to impersonate legitimate sites, manipulating users into purchasing counterfeit products. Techniques include AI-generated deepfakes and cloning legitimate apps. Google has taken action by blocking billions of scam ads and enhancing user protection through new detection features in Android apps. … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 01:55PM LastPass is alerting users to a scam involving fake 5-star reviews promoting a fraudulent customer support number, 805-206-2892. Scammers trick users into providing remote access to their computers via a malicious website after calling the number, which is linked to a broader scheme targeting various companies. Users are advised not … Read more
October 30, 2024 at 09:49AM The FBI warns of various scams exploiting the 2024 U.S. general election, including fake campaign donations, merchandise sales, and voter registration alerts. Fraudsters impersonate candidates to steal money and personal data. The FBI advises caution and reporting fraudulent requests to the IC3 to protect potential victims. ### Meeting Takeaways: FBI … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 04:14PM Hong Kong police arrested 27 individuals in a deepfake scam that deceived victims out of $46 million. The criminals used AI technology to create fake personas for online dating, employing real-time deepfakes during video calls. Police seized equipment and funds, linked some recruits to the Sun Yee On crime gang. … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 04:42PM The FTC reported a significant increase in losses from Bitcoin ATM scams, reaching over $110 million in 2023 and $65 million in the first half of 2024 for Americans. Scammers impersonate authorities to convince victims to deposit cash, with consumers aged 60 and older being more vulnerable. The FTC provided … Read more
August 7, 2024 at 07:37AM Interpol recovered over $40 million in a recent business email compromise heist within two days of the crime. The victim company was scammed into sending funds to a fake supplier account in Timor-Leste. With the assistance of local police, $39 million was intercepted, and seven arrests made. Despite this, the … Read more
July 9, 2024 at 02:08AM The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has cautioned about scammers targeting previous scam victims by offering fake recovery services. The scammers pose as trusted entities and request personal information and upfront fees. Victims, especially those over 65, have faced losses totaling over AU$2.9 million. The ACCC is urging prompt … Read more