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fullertonobserver.com
· 2026-01-17
# Elder Fraud Prevention Initiative Expands Across Southern California
Elder fraud is escalating nationwide with older adults losing billions of dollars annually to increasingly sophisticated scams involving impersonation, investment schemes, and AI-powered fraud. The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, supported by a $200,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant, is expanding free educational programs across Southern California to help seniors and their families recognize and prevent these crimes before they happen. To protect yourself, stay alert to urgent requests, verify caller identities through independent phone numbers, and never share personal or financial information with unsolicited contacts—education about these tactics is the most effective defense against becoming a victim.
gulte.com
· 2026-01-17
Retired people and senior citizens across India are losing large sums of money—sometimes crores of rupees—to fraudulent trading apps and investment scams, with recent cases showing losses ranging from 80 lakhs to over 5 crores. Scammers typically contact victims via WhatsApp and social media, build trust through fake profit screenshots, and trick them into downloading fake trading apps where withdrawals are impossible once money is transferred. To protect yourself and elderly family members, be skeptical of unsolicited investment offers, verify apps through official sources, and avoid downloading software from strangers or unverified links.
goldrushcam.com
· 2026-01-17
Victor Marion, the leader of a San Diego-based money laundering operation, pleaded guilty to his role in an international fraud scheme that defrauded over 500 elderly Americans of more than $42 million. The scam operated from call centers in Dubai and India, using fake technical support pop-ups to trick victims into sending money, then exploiting them further with fake refund schemes that appeared to show large overages on their computers. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited technical support pop-ups, never allow remote access to your computer from unsolicited callers, and verify any refunds through official company websites or phone numbers rather than responding to unexpected messages.
bhaskarenglish.in
· 2026-01-17
An elderly man in Ahmedabad lost ₹1.40 crore to a sophisticated share trading scam after downloading a fake trading app that displayed false profits to convince him to invest more money. A woman gained his trust and orchestrated the fraud, with scammers continuing to pressure him for additional payments totaling over ₹2 crore by claiming he had won an IPO allocation. To protect yourself, avoid downloading trading apps from unknown sources, be skeptical of unsolicited investment opportunities with guaranteed returns, verify apps through official websites or app stores, and never transfer money based on screenshots showing profits.
wrdw.com
· 2026-01-16
# Article Summary
Contrary to common belief, younger adults—Gen Z and millennials—are actually more vulnerable to scams than seniors, with 43% of Gen Z engaging with scam attempts compared to just 14% of baby boomers, according to a Mastercard cybersecurity survey. Young people fall victim to scams designed around their online habits, including shopping scams (fake storefronts and deals), employment scams (fake job listings with fees or personal data collection), romance scams, and text message phishing. To protect yourself, be skeptical of urgent messages and too-good-to-be-true offers, verify website addresses carefully before clicking links, and never provide personal information or payment to unverified sources.
local3news.com
· 2026-01-16
Recent data reveals that younger adults—Gen Z and millennials—are actually more vulnerable to scams than seniors, with 43% of Gen Z and 39% of millennials engaging with scam attempts compared to just 14% of Baby Boomers. Scammers target younger people through methods tailored to their online behavior, including fake job listings, fake product ads, romance scams, impersonation of banks and government agencies, and phishing messages that appear legitimate. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited messages and links, never provide personal information or grant remote access to strangers, and be especially wary of any request for payment via gift cards—a major red flag that no legitimate organization would use.
wilx.com
· 2026-01-16
# Scams Target Younger Adults More Than Seniors
Contrary to popular belief, Gen Z and millennials are more vulnerable to scams than seniors, with 43% of Gen Z and 39% of millennials engaging with scam attempts compared to just 14% of baby boomers, according to new Mastercard data. Scammers exploit how younger people shop, apply for jobs, and communicate online through fake product ads, employment schemes, romance scams, fraudulent text messages, tech support popups, and impostor schemes that demand payment via untraceable gift cards. To protect yourself, be skeptical of urgent messages asking you to click links or provide personal information, verify web addresses before entering information, never grant remote access to unsolicited tech support popups, and remember that legitimate companies and agencies never demand payment through gift cards.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-01-16
Older adults nationwide lose billions of dollars annually to increasingly sophisticated scams involving investment fraud, impersonation schemes, and technology-driven attacks, prompting the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation to expand its fraud prevention education programs across Southern California with a $200,000+ grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The foundation will reach more seniors, caregivers, and families through in-person and virtual education events, as scammers now use advanced tools like AI, voice cloning, and spoofed phone numbers to impersonate trusted contacts and institutions. Experts emphasize that the best defense is education and awareness before fraud occurs, rather than trying to recover losses after the fact.
cbs8.com
· 2026-01-16
A San Diego man pleaded guilty to laundering millions of dollars stolen through an international scam that defrauded over 500 elderly victims of more than $40 million since mid-2021. The scheme, operating from India, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates, used fake tech support pop-ups to trick victims into purchasing unnecessary services or convinced them they'd been over-refunded and needed to return money to scammers. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited tech support pop-ups, never purchase services from unexpected tech support contacts, and verify any refund claims by contacting companies directly through official channels.
ttownmedia.com
· 2026-01-16
A 43-year-old San Diego man pleaded guilty to leading a criminal network that defrauded elderly Americans of over $42 million through a scheme involving fake tech support pop-up ads that tricked victims into sending money to fraudsters operating from Dubai and India. The scam targeted seniors aged 60 and older who were deceived into believing they had overpaid for fake refunds, with the stolen money funneled through shell companies and bank accounts in San Diego. If you or an older relative suspects being targeted by financial fraud, contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11 or report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
patch.com
· 2026-01-16
A San Diego man pleaded guilty to laundering millions of dollars stolen from over 500 elderly victims through an international scam operation based in India, Thailand, and the UAE. The scam used two main tactics: fake tech support pop-ups that tricked people into buying unnecessary services, and false refund schemes asking victims to return money. Seniors should be cautious of unexpected tech support warnings on their computers and never send money to resolve technical issues or refund discrepancies—legitimate companies handle these matters directly without requesting payment.
tvcnews.tv
· 2026-01-16
# Crypto Romance Scam Summary
A Nigerian man named Friday Audu is accused of masterminding a massive international romance and cryptocurrency investment scam that led to the arrest of 792 suspects (599 Nigerians and 193 foreigners) in December 2024. The scam operated through a company called Genting International Ltd, which posed as a gaming business while actually running cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering schemes that targeted victims globally. To protect yourself, be extremely cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities—especially cryptocurrency offers—and romance connections from people you've never met in person, and always verify that companies are legitimate before sending any money.
waka.com
· 2026-01-15
# Fraud Summary
Contrary to popular belief, younger generations—not seniors—are falling for scams at higher rates, with 43% of Gen Z and 39% of millennials engaging with scam attempts compared to just 14% of Boomers. Young people are most vulnerable to shopping scams, fake job listings, romance scams, and deceptive text messages that exploit how they shop and apply for jobs online, while seniors face different threats like tech support scams and impostor schemes. To protect yourself, scrutinize web addresses in suspicious messages, be wary of urgent requests for money or personal information, and remember that legitimate companies never demand payment via gift cards.
10news.com
· 2026-01-15
A San Diego man pleaded guilty to laundering millions of dollars stolen from over 500 elderly victims through an international scam operation based in India, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates that has cost victims more than $40 million since mid-2021. The scheme used fake tech support pop-ups and fake refund claims to trick elderly people into sending money or purchasing unnecessary services. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited tech support pop-ups, never send money to unknown callers claiming you were over-refunded, and verify any tech issues by contacting companies directly through official phone numbers or websites.
spectrumlocalnews.com
· 2026-01-15
# Fraud Scams Affecting Older Adults
Older adults lost $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024, with increasing cases of romance scams, investment scams, and imposter schemes targeting vulnerable seniors. Lifespan of Greater Rochester's Fraud Awareness Network provides free support groups for fraud survivors aged 60 and older, helping them share experiences in a safe environment and emphasizing that victims are not at fault. To protect yourself, be cautious of unsolicited online relationships and financial requests, verify investment opportunities independently, and contact Lifespan at (585) 244-8400 or join their free virtual support group that meets every Tuesday if you've been targeted.
fox21online.com
· 2026-01-15
# Gold Bar Scam Alert for Minnesota Seniors
Scammers in Minnesota are targeting older residents by pressuring them to wire large sums of money (often six figures or more) to purchase gold bars, which are then handed to a "courier" and stolen. These schemes, which may be connected to romance or investment scams, can seem convincing because the gold is purchased from legitimate businesses in the victim's name, but the Minnesota Department of Commerce warns they pose financial and potential physical dangers. To protect yourself, watch for red flags including pressure to act quickly, requests for secrecy, large wire transfers, and any demands involving gold bars.
tradingview.com
· 2026-01-15
Impersonation scams targeting cryptocurrency users surged dramatically in 2025, with reported incidents jumping 1,400% compared to 2024, while the average amount stolen per scam increased by over 600%. Scammers impersonated trusted organizations like Coinbase (one scheme stole nearly $16 million) and used AI-powered tools to make their operations more efficient and profitable. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited communications claiming to be from exchanges or financial institutions, never share passwords or account access with anyone, and verify contact directly through official channels before responding to requests for sensitive information.
asiatimes.com
· 2026-01-14
# Crypto Scams Surge to $14 Billion in 2025 with AI-Powered Tactics
Cryptocurrency scams reached at least $14 billion in 2025, more than doubling from $12 billion in 2024, with scammers using artificial intelligence, impersonation tactics, and sophisticated phishing to target victims more effectively than ever before. The average scam payment jumped dramatically from $782 to $2,764, while impersonation scams—where fraudsters pose as government agencies or legitimate organizations—grew by 1,400% year-over-year. To protect yourself, be skeptical of unsolicited cryptocurrency investment opportunities, verify the authenticity of official communications through independent channels before responding, and never transfer funds based on messages or calls claiming to be from government agencies or authority figures.
ucalgary.ca
· 2026-01-14
Canadian seniors lost $38 million to fraud in 2021, with common scams including phishing, tech support scams, investment fraud, and charity fraud, according to research by University of Calgary graduate students Harshad Krishnaraj and Shah Zaib. The researchers found that seniors face increasing vulnerability as digital systems replace in-person services, and identified a critical gap in cybersecurity education and awareness programs specifically designed for older adults. Their award-winning research recommends developing targeted education programs and policy solutions to better protect seniors from these growing threats.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-01-14
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts are seeking to recover over $200,000 in cryptocurrency from a "pig butchering" scam where a victim was deceived by a Tinder match posing as a financial advisor into investing in a fake crypto trading platform, ultimately losing over $500,000. Pig butchering scams combine romance and social engineering tactics, with scammers building trust online before directing victims to fraudulent investment sites and extracting repeated payments until victims realize their "profits" are fake. To protect yourself, be wary of unsolicited investment offers from online matches, never transfer money to unknown platforms, and use moderated communication channels rather than switching to private apps like WhatsApp with strangers.
infosecurity-magazine.com
· 2026-01-14
# Crypto Fraud Summary
Cryptocurrency fraud losses reached record highs in 2025, with criminals stealing at least $14 billion and expected totals reaching $17 billion, driven primarily by sophisticated impersonation scams that increased 1,400% in volume and often involve AI-powered tactics and organized crime networks like the Chinese "Smishing Triad." Victims are being targeted through increasingly blurred fraud methods combining impersonation, romance scams, investment schemes, and social engineering, with scammers using AI tools to efficiently reach and manage more victims simultaneously—operations linked to AI vendors generating 4.5 times more revenue than traditional scams. To protect yourself, remain skeptical of unsolicited crypto investment opportunities and impersonation attempts (especially from fake exchanges or officials), enable strong authentication on financial accounts, and verify contact information independently before responding to any requests for money or personal information.
securityboulevard.com
· 2026-01-14
Organized crime groups based in Southeast Asian compounds (particularly in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos) have scaled up elaborate fraud operations that generate up to $60 billion annually, with specialized service providers now offering "pig butchering-as-a-service" tools that enable scammers to rapidly deploy romance, investment, and sextortion schemes targeting victims worldwide. These operations exploit tens of thousands of trafficked workers and have expanded beyond Southeast Asia to Africa and South America. To protect yourself, be wary of unsolicited romantic advances or investment opportunities from online contacts, verify investment opportunities through official channels, and report suspicious activity to local authorities or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
bostonherald.com
· 2026-01-14
A Cambridge, Massachusetts resident lost over $500,000 in a "pig-butchering" romance scam after matching with someone on Tinder who posed as a financial advisor and convinced them to invest in cryptocurrency. The scammer, operating under the alias "Nino Martin," built trust through WhatsApp before directing the victim to a fraudulent trading platform, and when transfers were flagged as suspicious, instructed them on how to bypass security restrictions to continue sending money. To protect yourself, be wary of unsolicited investment offers from online matches, verify the legitimacy of any trading platforms independently, and never send money to someone you've only met online—especially if they push you to bypass security measures or move communications off dating apps.
daytondailynews.com
· 2026-01-14
# Fraud Alert Summary
A Butler County couple has been accused of operating a $11 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 25 people, including retirees who lost their life savings, while the perpetrators spent stolen funds on real estate, luxury cars, and personal expenses. Recent scams in the region include a jail impersonation scheme demanding $500 for fake ankle monitors and a cryptocurrency fraud targeting seniors through fake computer security warnings. To protect yourself, verify caller identities independently before sending money, never grant remote access to your devices based on unsolicited warnings, and be especially cautious with investment opportunities and requests from supposed authority figures.
bostonglobe.com
· 2026-01-14
positivelynaperville.com
· 2026-01-13
The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are expected to be especially aggressive during the 2026 tax season, using imposter calls, texts, emails, and fake letters to steal personal information and money from taxpayers who are feeling pressured. Additionally, the BBB cautions Chicago Bears fans to avoid purchasing counterfeit tickets through fraudulent websites, social media ads, and scam messages. To protect yourself, never share your Social Security number unless you're certain you're dealing with a trusted source, and purchase tickets only from official, verified vendors.
wreg.com
· 2026-01-13
Scammers are increasingly targeting people through cryptocurrency ATM machines at grocery stores and other locations, with victims losing significant money through fake investment schemes, romance scams, and extortion tactics. The FBI and Secret Service are working together to raise awareness after discovering that cryptocurrency fraud is now the top way people are losing money to scams, with criminals often calling victims and directing them to these ATMs while walking them through the transaction step-by-step. To protect yourself, be cautious of unsolicited calls promising guaranteed high investment returns, avoid cryptocurrency ATMs when contacted by strangers, and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
milwaukeeindependent.com
· 2026-01-13
Criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and stolen data to commit sophisticated financial fraud against Americans, with deepfake technology allowing scammers to convincingly impersonate CEOs, managers, and family members to steal money and sensitive information. Over 105,000 deepfake attacks were recorded in the U.S. in 2024, costing more than $200 million in just the first quarter of 2025, with elderly victims particularly vulnerable to fake emergency calls claiming a grandchild needs help. To protect yourself, verify requests for money or sensitive information through independent channels (call back known phone numbers), be skeptical of urgent emotional appeals, and remember that legitimate businesses and family members won't pressure you into immediate financial decisions.
cyberpress.org
· 2026-01-13
Criminals are now operating "pig butchering" scam-as-a-service operations that sell complete fraud kits—including stolen personal information, fake social media accounts, and scam website templates—for as little as $50-$2,500, making it easy for anyone to launch romance and investment scams targeting victims worldwide. Major operations like "Penguin" and "UWORK" are openly selling these tools on Chinese forums, offering everything from stolen credentials to payment systems and fake investment platforms that appear legitimate. To protect yourself, be extremely cautious of romantic interests or investment opportunities from strangers online, verify requests for money independently through official channels, and report suspicious accounts or websites to the relevant platforms immediately.
redhotcyber.com
· 2026-01-13
Pig butchering scams—where criminals pose as romantic interests to convince victims to invest in fake schemes—have evolved from small operations into a sophisticated "Pig Butchering-as-a-Service" (PBaaS) model, allowing criminal groups to launch large-scale fraud campaigns as easily as subscribing to a digital service. Criminal providers like "Penguin" now sell ready-made fraud packages that include victim databases, fake investment platforms, stolen social media profiles, and automated management systems, dramatically lowering the technical skills required to launch these scams globally. To protect yourself, be cautious of romantic contacts who quickly pivot to investment opportunities, verify the legitimacy of investment platforms independently, and never send money to people you've only met online—especially for investment purposes.
abc7news.com
· 2026-01-12
A 70-year-old Bay Area woman who lost her entire $350,000 life savings to a cryptocurrency investment scam in 2022 has recovered the majority of her money after police tracked the funds through digital wallets and seized them when they became active in 2025. The Pleasant Hill Police Department worked with the U.S. Secret Service to locate and recover the stolen funds, which were returned to the victim in December. Police advise residents to be cautious when approached online for investment opportunities, protect their personal information, and report suspected scams to local authorities.
cbsnews.com
· 2026-01-12
# Fraud/Scam Summary
A 70-year-old Pleasant Hill woman who lost $350,000 to an online cryptocurrency investment scam in 2022 has had most of her money recovered after nearly four years of investigation. A detective tracked the stolen funds in a digital wallet with help from the Secret Service and froze the account when it became active in September 2025, eventually returning the money to the victim and her family on December 31st. To protect yourself, be wary of unsolicited online investment offers and never give strangers access to your life savings—if you suspect you've been scammed, contact your local police department immediately.
cryptopolitan.com
· 2026-01-12
Chinese criminal syndicates have industrialized romance scams (known as "pig-butchering" fraud) into a sophisticated service industry operating across Southeast Asia, where victims are lured into fake romantic relationships and fraudulent investment schemes. Tens of thousands of workers—many trafficked internationally with passports confiscated—are forced to operate from compounds in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines, while the syndicates use money laundering networks to hide their proceeds. To protect yourself, be cautious of online dating matches who quickly suggest investment opportunities, use video verification before getting emotionally invested, and never send money to people you haven't met in person or to unfamiliar trading platforms.
independent.co.uk
· 2026-01-12
Fraudsters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create highly convincing scams, including deepfake videos, cloned voices of relatives or bank employees, and sophisticated phishing emails that are difficult to distinguish from legitimate communications. These AI-powered scams can target anyone, from individuals to bank customers, with criminals using voice cloning to impersonate loved ones asking for money or posing as financial institutions requesting sensitive information. To protect yourself, verify unexpected callers by asking personal questions only the real person would know, independently confirm any banking requests before moving money, and be skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true.
silicon.co.uk
· 2026-01-12
Chen Zhi, a 38-year-old Chinese tycoon, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China in January after being indicted by the US for operating a massive international fraud network. His operation ran "scam farms" where workers used fake relationships and investment schemes (known as "pig-butchering" scams) to trick people worldwide, including in the UK, into sending cryptocurrency, with authorities seizing $14 billion in stolen assets. To protect yourself, be cautious of unsolicited romantic connections online, especially those encouraging cryptocurrency investments, and verify investment opportunities through official channels before sending any money.
marinij.com
· 2026-01-12
Criminals are targeting seniors with a "gold scam" where they impersonate government officials or tech support, falsely claiming accounts are compromised and pressuring victims to convert their savings into physical gold that is then stolen. Red flags include unsolicited contact, fake urgency, and requests to purchase gold for "safekeeping"—legitimate government agencies never demand gold purchases. To protect yourself, verify caller information independently, consult trusted family or financial advisors before moving money, and hang up immediately if anyone claiming to be government asks for gold; if targeted, contact local law enforcement.
1440wrok.com
· 2026-01-12
# Scam Summary
Illinois experienced a dramatic surge in reported scams in 2025, with cases nearly doubling from 1,196 to 2,553—a record increase driven primarily by online purchase scams, phishing, and employment fraud that exploited fake websites, deceptive emails, and AI-powered deepfakes. The scams disproportionately targeted people through high-emotion tactics (fear or excitement) combined with pressure to pay immediately via bank transfers, gift cards, or wire transfers. To protect yourself, be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true deals, verify websites and job offers independently before any payment, and never send money via untraceable methods like gift cards or wire transfers.
vietnamnet.vn
· 2026-01-12
While Vietnam reported fewer online scam victims in 2025 for the first time in years, a concerning problem persists: only about 32% of victims actually report these crimes to authorities, with many choosing to stay silent or simply accept their losses. This lack of reporting hampers investigations and public awareness efforts, even as government crackdowns and awareness campaigns have helped reduce overall scam incidents. Victims should report online fraud to authorities rather than only warning friends and family, as reporting enables law enforcement to investigate networks and protect others from similar schemes.
gbhackers.com
· 2026-01-12
# Pig-Butchering Scam Summary
Criminals operating "Penguin" and similar platforms in Southeast Asia have industrialized romance and investment fraud by offering all-in-one scam kits that include stolen personal data, fake identities, SIM cards, and payment systems—making it easier than ever for fraudsters to target victims at scale. These "Pig-Butchering-as-a-Service" operations primarily affect affluent individuals who are lured into fake romantic or investment relationships, with scammers using stolen photos and social media accounts to build trust before stealing money. To protect yourself, be cautious of romantic connections with people you've only met online who quickly push toward financial investment schemes, verify the legitimacy of investment platforms independently, and avoid clicking links or downloading apps from unsolicited messages.
cybersecuritynews.com
· 2026-01-12
# Fraud Alert Summary
Criminals are now operating "pig butchering" scams as a commercial service called PBaaS (Pig Butchering as a Service), with the "Penguin" operation providing ready-made fraud kits, stolen personal data, and tools that allow scammers to launch large-scale romance and investment scams with minimal technical knowledge. Victims—primarily those targeted through social engineering—lose significant savings and retirement funds, with affordable entry prices (starting at $50 for templates) enabling widespread criminal participation. To protect yourself: be wary of unsolicited romantic or investment opportunities online, never send money to people you haven't met in person, verify investment opportunities through official channels, and monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unauthorized activity.
the420.in
· 2026-01-11
A 48-year-old BESCOM engineer in Karnataka lost Rs 18.7 lakh to an investment scam after being contacted via WhatsApp by fraudsters posing as financial advisors from a Mumbai firm, who lured him with promises of 20-30% monthly returns through fake trading apps and deepfake videos of "experts." The scam, likely operated by a Southeast Asia-based gang using Indian phone numbers, is part of a broader cyber fraud epidemic in Karnataka where over Rs 500 crore was lost to similar schemes last year. To protect yourself, be wary of unsolicited investment offers on social media, verify any financial advisor's credentials directly with official channels like SEBI or RBI, and never transfer money to unknown parties regardless of promised returns.
thestar.com.my
· 2026-01-10
Authorities across Southeast Asia are cracking down on international scam networks operating from the region, with China leading coordinated efforts after mounting public pressure. These scammers, who operate from countries like Myanmar and Cambodia, lure victims globally through fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency schemes, targeting speakers of multiple languages and extracting billions of dollars; some workers are trafficked foreigners forced to participate under threat. The high-profile arrest of Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, extradited from Cambodia this week, represents a major breakthrough in targeting the leaders of these criminal operations, and experts say victims should remain vigilant against unsolicited romantic advances and suspicious investment opportunities online.
abc7chicago.com
· 2026-01-10
Scam reports in Chicago and Northern Illinois more than doubled in 2025, rising from 1,196 to 2,553 cases, with online shopping scams topping the list for the sixth consecutive year, followed by phishing and employment scams. Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated tactics including AI and deepfake technology to impersonate legitimate businesses and create fake job interviews, while exploiting emotional triggers like excitement or fear to pressure victims into quick purchases or money transfers via gift cards, wire transfers, or bank accounts. The Better Business Bureau urges anyone encountering a scam to report it to BBB ScamTracker regardless of financial loss, and advises the public to watch for red flags such as requests for immediate payment and pressure to act quickly.
goldsborodailynews.com
· 2026-01-10
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about phone scams where callers impersonate law enforcement and demand money for inmate release or ankle monitor placement, creating false urgency to pressure victims into sending funds. Several residents have already fallen victim to these scams, which can target anyone with a loved one in the justice system. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately without sharing any personal or financial information, and report it to local law enforcement right away.
ktla.com
· 2026-01-10
Two Long Beach women, Auriona Lewis and Tatiyanna Foster, were arrested for allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills at about a dozen In-N-Out Burger locations across Southern California between September and October 2025, making small purchases to pocket large amounts of change. The scheme caused financial losses and operational disruptions to the restaurants, with police using security footage and receipts as evidence in their investigation. Businesses and employees should verify large bills carefully and report suspicious transactions to police, as authorities emphasize that financial crimes matter regardless of the amount involved.
benzinga.com
· 2026-01-10
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womansworld.com
· 2026-01-10
# Fake Boss Text Scam Summary
Scammers are impersonating managers and executives via text, email, and other messaging platforms to trick employees into sending money, gift cards, or sensitive documents by creating a false sense of urgency and confidentiality. The scam, also called CEO fraud or boss impersonation, is becoming more prevalent thanks to AI tools that help fraudsters make their messages appear legitimate. To protect yourself, cybersecurity experts recommend being suspicious of urgent requests from your boss—especially those asking for money or sensitive information—and verifying requests through a separate communication channel before complying.
wafb.com
· 2026-01-10
# Cryptocurrency Scam Summary
A new Louisiana law is helping seniors recover from cryptocurrency scams that targeted at least four elderly victims through elaborate phone schemes claiming their bank accounts were hacked and threatened them with arrest charges unless they paid thousands of dollars via Bitcoin ATMs. The scammers exploited the machines' simplicity, but the new law now requires Bitcoin ATMs to display warnings that government officials will never request cash deposits, includes on-screen alerts during transactions, and imposes a $3,000 daily deposit limit with a 72-hour waiting period to give victims time to recover their money. Seniors should be skeptical of unsolicited calls claiming account issues or legal threats, verify directly with their banks, and ignore pressure to use Bitcoin ATMs or other cryptocurrency methods for payments.
livebitcoinnews.com
· 2026-01-10
Cambodian authorities arrested Chen Zhi, a Chinese national accused of leading a $12 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme that used "pig-butchering" scams to defraud victims worldwide, including people in the United States. The scam involved fraudsters building false trust with victims before stealing their money, with forced labor elements where hundreds of employees were coerced into participating at compounds across Cambodia. To protect yourself, be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities (especially in crypto), verify the legitimacy of any financial platform through official channels, and never invest money you can't afford to lose based on promises from online contacts.
wtva.com
· 2026-01-10
Scammers are using "pig butchering" schemes in Starkville, where they contact people through dating apps and social media, build trust over weeks or months with fake personal stories, then pressure victims into cryptocurrency investments using fake dashboards showing profits. Victims—ranging from individuals to people who've mortgaged their homes—have lost thousands of dollars or their life savings before realizing the money and scammer are gone. To protect yourself, watch for red flags like pressure to act quickly, demands for secrecy, unverified credentials, and difficulty withdrawing funds, and be skeptical of unsolicited investment offers.