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
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
May 8, 2024 at 07:26PM BogusBazaar, an organized crime ring, has scammed over 850,000 individuals in Western Europe, Australia, and America, amassing around $50 million over three years. Perpetrators have evaded law enforcement by using a network of fraudulent shopping websites. They utilize fraudulent e-commerce stores to steal credit card data and sell counterfeit goods. … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 06:17PM A targeted multi-factor authentication bombing campaign is targeting Apple device owners, bombarding them with password reset requests. It aims to exhaust users into accidentally allowing a password reset and includes sophisticated tactics such as spoofed support calls. Users are advised to be cautious and vigilant in responding to unexpected alerts … Read more