Ticket Heist fraud gang uses 700 domains to sell fake Olympics tickets

July 10, 2024 at 04:41PM A widespread fraud campaign, dubbed Ticket Heist, has been targeting Russian-speaking individuals seeking tickets for the Paris Summer Olympics. Over 700 domains are involved in the scheme, offering overpriced fake tickets for sports and music events. The operation utilizes convincing websites and payment processing to steal money from victims. The … Read more

Israeli-Hamas Conflict Spells Opportunity for Online Scammers

October 24, 2023 at 12:13PM Researchers have found hundreds of cyber scams related to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, including scam emails and fraudulent websites. These scams exploit people’s willingness to help those affected by the war and often use cryptocurrency as a payment method. Attackers use intimidation tactics and appeal to sympathy to manipulate recipients into … Read more