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paducahsun.com
· 2025-12-08
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techradar.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams targeting finance (35.45%), IT (30.43%), and healthcare (15.41%) sectors have surged, with scammers using sophisticated tactics including suspicious contact information (41.1%), unrealistic salary offers (25.7%), and upfront payment requests (25.08%) delivered primarily via email (30.75%) and social media (20.19%). Beyond financial losses, victims experience significant emotional distress, with 35.29% reporting distress, 23.53% anxiety, and many feeling shame and injustice. Job seekers are advised to verify company information, check reviews, confirm email domains, and approach offers cautiously to avoid these scams.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Southern California residents are being targeted by a sophisticated email extortion scam that uses personal information—including names, addresses, phone numbers, and photos of homes—obtained from data breaches to threaten victims with exposure of alleged pornography browsing history, typically demanding approximately $2,000 in Bitcoin. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office warns this is a nationwide boilerplate scam perpetrated by scammers often based outside the country, who rely on creating fear and urgency rather than actual device hacking. Authorities recommend ignoring such emails, enabling two-factor authentication, monitoring accounts for suspicious activity, and reporting incidents to local law enforcement or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
spectrumlocalnews.com
· 2025-12-08
During election season, scammers use fake surveys, polls, and spoofed campaign emails to steal personal information from voters, sometimes employing voice cloning technology to impersonate candidates and pressure people into donations or data sharing. The Better Business Bureau warns that legitimate pollsters do not request Social Security numbers, birth dates, or financial information, and advises consumers to verify organizations before clicking links, avoid rushing into decisions, and report suspicious activity. Key protective measures include checking email links carefully, treating prize offers as red flags, and contacting local election offices when in doubt.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A phishing scam uses images of recipients' homes obtained from Google Maps and personal information from past data breaches to threaten victims with fabricated claims of compromising video footage, demanding payment in Bitcoin or cash. To protect yourself, verify house photos against Google Maps street view, examine sender email addresses for authenticity and check SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication results, and avoid clicking unfamiliar links—scammers typically lack actual compromising material and rely on fear tactics to extort money.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A woman in her 60s from Noida lost Rs 50,000 in a money transfer scam when a caller impersonating her husband's client convinced her to transfer funds; the scammer deactivated their phone number before she realized the fraud. Money transfer scams exploit trust and urgency through impersonation, emotional manipulation, and complex schemes, with seniors increasingly targeted. Protection strategies include verifying caller identity through independent channels, avoiding urgent payment requests, using strong passwords with two-factor authentication, and reporting suspected fraud to authorities.
firstpost.com
· 2025-12-08
Fraud is now the leading crime against seniors in Canada, with sophisticated scams exploiting technological vulnerabilities and seniors' social isolation. Common schemes include grandparent fraud ($9.4 million in losses from 2,494 victims), romance scams (Canadians lost $59 million in 2022), and phishing attacks ($58 million in losses in 2022), all enhanced by AI and voice simulation technology. Despite widespread awareness campaigns, seniors remain vulnerable due to lower digital confidence (only 26% feel very confident with technology) and emotional manipulation that overrides caution.
fstoppers.com
· 2025-12-08
A scam targeting freelance photographers uses impersonation of wealthy art promoters and magazine editors to lure professionals with promises of high-paying assignments in Indonesia, then demands unexpected upfront fees (taxes, permits, driver payments) once victims arrive. The perpetrator, Hargobind Tahilramani (the "Con Queen"), employed elaborate psychological manipulation including constant communication, background "staff," and industry jargon to build credibility and pressure photographers into committing financially before the scheme unraveled. Additionally, hobbyist photographers over 70 are targeted by scammers claiming to purchase images for NFTs at inflated prices ($4,500 each), copying the images without permission and sending
wisn.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are targeting voters ahead of Election Day with text messages and emails containing false claims about voter registration and internet voting, while requesting personal information like Social Security numbers or offering fake prizes. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns that emotional intensity around elections makes people vulnerable to clicking suspicious links with misspellings and poor grammar, with over 100 political scams reported in Wisconsin since 2023. Victims are encouraged to report scams to the BBB Scam Tracker to help prevent further fraud.
nbcmiami.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article warns that while QR codes are convenient for payments and menus, scammers exploit them to steal personal information and money through fake codes placed over legitimate ones or by directing users to malicious websites and apps. The article advises users to watch for signs of tampering (such as stickers), verify URLs and apps before using them, use physical payment methods when available, and use free verification tools like the "Genie" app to check QR codes for scams.
rnz.co.nz
· 2025-12-08
Online scams surge 53 percent during the holiday shopping season, with a Norton survey finding that one-quarter of New Zealand adults were targeted by scams in previous holiday seasons, suffering average financial losses of $1,356 (with some losses reaching $50,000). Scammers exploit holiday shopping pressures and the cost-of-living crisis by using phishing, fake websites, malicious delivery notifications, and malvertising, while consumers remain vulnerable by trading personal information for minor discounts; experts recommend avoiding unfamiliar websites, using secure payment methods like PayPal, creating unique passwords, and ensuring device security.
businessinsider.com
· 2025-12-08
The American Bankers Association is calling for federal action to combat online financial fraud, which resulted in over $10 billion in losses last year and affected nearly 1 in 3 Americans with an average loss of $1,600 per person. ABA CEO Rob Nichols proposed creating a national scam prevention strategy, establishing a federal Office of Scam and Fraud Prevention, and developing financial crimes intelligence centers, while the government simultaneously pressures banks to increase reimbursements to fraud victims. The conflict highlights disagreement over responsibility, with banks seeking government prevention efforts and regulators demanding better customer compensation from financial institutions.
wboc.com
· 2025-12-08
The Delaware Judiciary warned the public about phone and text scams in which callers impersonate court officials or law enforcement and demand immediate payment for arrest warrants, fines, jury duty failures, or other court matters, sometimes sending fake arrest orders and directing victims to non-government addresses for cash payments. The state emphasized that legitimate courts and government agencies never demand immediate payment by phone and urged citizens to report such calls to local law enforcement while documenting caller information.
inkfreenews.com
· 2025-12-08
Indiana's older population lost nearly $38 million to fraud in the past year, with imposter scams being the most frequently reported type, including schemes using AI-generated voice cloning and fake charity requests following disasters. The FBI ranks Indiana 25th among the most scammed states, and experts recommend that residents verify suspicious requests through trusted contacts before taking action and report suspected fraud to the FTC.
pressdemocrat.com
· 2025-12-08
A 93-year-old Napa man lost $20,000 to a phishing scam that began with a fraudulent PayPal email; he was instructed to withdraw cash and hand it to a courier. Police arrested courier Zhi Deng, 28, a New York resident who traveled to California to collect money from elderly victims on behalf of scam operations across the Bay Area. The victim's funds were not recovered, and Deng was booked on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, elder abuse, and grand theft.
ncdoj.gov
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece from the North Carolina Department of Justice warns voters ahead of the November 5, 2024 election about common scams designed to prevent voting or steal personal information, including fraudulent calls claiming polls are closed, fake text/email voting schemes, false absentee ballot offers, and campaign investment pool scams. The article advises eligible voters to verify polling information directly through official sources, never provide personal financial data to unsolicited callers, and report suspected election fraud to the North Carolina State Board of Elections or Consumer Protection Division.
marketech-apac.com
· 2025-12-08
A TransUnion report on Hong Kong fraud reveals that 51% of Gen Z and 41% of Millennials report being targeted by fraud schemes over three months, with Millennials experiencing the highest victimization rate at 7%. Vishing (fraudulent phone calls) and phishing were the most common attack methods, while digital fraud attempts in Hong Kong reached 5.7% of transactions in H1 2024—10% higher than the global average—with the community sector (dating and forum sites) recording the highest fraud rates at 15%.
ckom.com
· 2025-12-08
Saskatoon Police Service warned the public about "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams, which begin with unsolicited contact via text, email, or dating apps and use romance and fake investment promises to defraud victims. Fraudsters gain trust, direct victims to fraudulent investment platforms showing false returns, then demand additional fees before cutting off contact, often leaving victims with losses of tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Police advise Canadians to avoid unsolicited investment offers, consult registered financial professionals, and report suspected fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and local authorities.
commbank.com.au
· 2025-12-08
This article identifies the five most common scams affecting Australians: investment scams (where fake ads lead to fraudulent investment offers), remote access scams (where scammers gain device access via phone impersonation), romance scams (involving fake online identities and requests for money), phishing (fraudulent emails/texts impersonating legitimate sources), and payment redirection scams (using fake email addresses to redirect business payments to fraudulent accounts). The article provides descriptions of how each scam operates and warning signs to watch for, serving as an educational guide for consumers to recognize and avoid these fraud schemes.
uk.news.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
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echolive.ie
· 2025-12-08
A retired Irish police officer and his wife fell victim to a sophisticated phishing scam while in Cyprus when they received a convincing text message impersonating their bank; though a scammer obtained personal information during the subsequent phone call, the bank's fraud detection team blocked an attempted €2,500 transaction and prevented financial loss. The incident caused significant inconvenience including card cancellations, replacement delays, and disrupted standing orders, and the author emphasizes that such scams are increasingly convincing and can target even tech-savvy, educated individuals, urging people to follow professional fraud awareness advice from organizations like FraudSMART rather than assuming they cannot be deceived.
wired.com
· 2025-12-08
**Scammer Payback Answers Scam Questions** (11/05/2024)
YouTube scambaiter Pierogi from Scammer Payback identifies key red flags of scams, including pressure to make quick decisions, requests for remote computer access, and demands for payment via gift cards, Cash App, wire transfers, or Bitcoin. The video addresses common scam types including tech support pop-ups, romance scams (citing a case where a 90+ year old woman was defrauded of tens of thousands of dollars by someone posing as a celebrity), and explains why scammers prefer gift cards for money laundering and anonymity, while demonstrating
lifehacker.com
· 2025-12-08
Last year saw 2.6 million fraud reports with $10 billion in losses, as scammers employ psychological manipulation tactics to deceive victims. The article identifies three primary techniques scammers use: impersonating authority figures to exploit deference, creating time pressure and artificial scarcity to trigger emotional responses, and using incremental requests (foot-in-the-door) to gradually escalate victim cooperation. Awareness of these tactics—such as recognizing that legitimate authorities welcome verification and that legitimate businesses never demand snap decisions—can help people protect themselves from Romance Scams, Impostor Scams, Delivery Scams, and similar frauds.
pressdemocrat.com
· 2025-12-08
A 93-year-old Napa man lost $20,000 to a romance/overpayment scam that began with a fraudulent PayPal email; he was instructed to withdraw cash and give it to a courier. Police conducted a sting operation and arrested Zhi Deng, 28, a courier from New York who was part of a larger fraud ring targeting elderly victims across the Bay Area. The victim's money was not recovered, and Deng was charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, elder abuse, and grand theft.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
A 21-year-old South Boston man was indicted for his role in an elder fraud conspiracy that defrauded a 75-year-old Berkshire County victim of approximately $500,000 between February and October 2024. The scheme involved a co-conspirator impersonating a U.S. Treasury Department official who convinced the victim to withdraw cash and hand it to couriers using prearranged passpins; the defendant was arrested while attempting to collect one of the cash boxes. The charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
fox7austin.com
· 2025-12-08
Election season scams in 2024 have included fraudulent political text messages requesting donations or personal information through phishing links, deepfake videos of candidates created using AI to influence voters, and hacking attempts by foreign actors (Iranian and Chinese hackers) targeting email accounts and devices of presidential campaign staff and candidates. Experts recommend not responding to unsolicited texts, verifying information through fact-checking, and using online deepfake detection tools to protect against these threats.
wral.com
· 2025-12-08
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein warned voters to avoid multiple scams around Election Day, including fake poll closure notices, false claims that voting can occur via text or email, and absentee ballot scams requesting fees. Additional threats include polling scams requesting sensitive information and "campaign investment pool" schemes falsely promising returns on donations if a candidate wins. Residents should report suspected election scams to the NC Consumer Protection Division at www.ncdoj.gov/complaint or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
spotlightpa.org
· 2025-12-08
As Medicare's December 7 enrollment deadline approaches, scammers impersonate Medicare officials and insurance company employees via phone calls and text messages to trick older adults into disclosing Social Security numbers and other sensitive information. Medicare and its private insurance partners (like Blue Cross Blue Shield or Aetna) will not initiate contact by phone, and recipients should hang up on unsolicited callers asking for personal information and instead call back directly through official toll-free numbers. Caregivers should help seniors start their coverage selection early to avoid deadline pressure, verify information through reputable sources like medicare.gov, and remain cautious of phishing emails, texts, and robocalls.
mcall.com
· 2025-12-08
As Medicare's December 7 enrollment deadline approaches, scammers pose as Medicare officials or insurance company representatives via phone calls and text messages to trick older adults into disclosing Social Security numbers and other sensitive information. Experts advise that legitimate Medicare and private insurance companies rarely contact beneficiaries by phone unsolicited, and recommend hanging up on suspicious callers, avoiding automated calls, and verifying contacts directly through official toll-free numbers. Caregivers should help seniors enroll early to avoid deadline pressure that makes them vulnerable to fraud.
pennlive.com
· 2025-12-08
As Medicare's December 7 enrollment deadline approaches, scammers impersonate Medicare officials and insurance company employees via phone calls and text messages to steal Social Security numbers and sensitive information from older adults. According to the National Council on Aging, legitimate Medicare and private insurance companies rarely contact beneficiaries by phone unsolicited—communications typically come by mail—so recipients should hang up on unexpected callers asking for personal information and instead call back through official toll-free numbers. Caregivers and older adults can protect themselves by starting enrollment early to avoid deadline pressure, verifying contacts through Medicare.gov or state health insurance assistance programs, and trusting their instincts when interactions seem suspicious.
realclearmarkets.com
· 2025-12-08
Truth Social users lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to various scams on the platform, primarily involving cryptocurrency schemes, highlighting broader fraud vulnerabilities across social media and digital payment systems. The article argues that Senator Elizabeth Warren's "Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act" would be ineffective and counterproductive, as it would force banks to reimburse users for authorized P2P payments made through platforms like Zelle and Venmo, potentially incentivizing scammers to target these services more aggressively while raising costs for legitimate users. The piece contends that while payment platforms have robust safety tools, Congress cannot legislatively prevent consumer mistakes in complex fraud schemes.
gantnews.com
· 2025-12-08
As Medicare's December 7 enrollment deadline approaches, scammers pose as Medicare officials or insurance company representatives via phone calls and texts to pressure older adults into disclosing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers. The National Council on Aging advises that legitimate Medicare programs do not make unsolicited calls and warns against providing personal information over the phone; instead, recipients should hang up and call back directly through official toll-free numbers, and caregivers should help seniors plan coverage early to avoid deadline pressure.
boston25news.com
· 2025-12-08
A 21-year-old South Boston man, Urvishkumar Vipulkumar Patel, was indicted on wire fraud conspiracy charges for his role in a scheme that defrauded a 75-year-old Berkshire County victim of approximately $500,000 between February and October. The scam involved a co-conspirator impersonating a U.S. Treasury Department official who falsely claimed the victim was involved in money laundering and instructed him to withdraw cash and place it in marked boxes for couriers to collect; Patel was arrested after attempting to pick up one of these boxes in North Adams on October 7.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Urvishkumar Vipulkumar Patel, 21, of South Boston was indicted on conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges for his role in a scheme that defrauded a 75-year-old Berkshire County man of approximately $500,000 between February and October. A co-conspirator posed as U.S. Treasury Department official "Sam Wilson" and convinced the victim to withdraw cash and place it in boxes for "safekeeping," with couriers (including Patel) collecting the funds using predetermined security procedures before authorities apprehended Patel in North Adams. The investigation is ongoing, and the conspiracy charge carries a potential sentence of
republicanherald.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece outlines nine common scam tactics and warning signs, including unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from banks or government agencies, requests for untraceable payment methods (gift cards, prepaid debit cards), poor quality communications with misspellings, upfront payment demands, and pre-checked boxes for recurring donations. The author advises readers to verify caller identity independently, watch for threats or "too good to be true" offers, and report suspected scams to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office.
nbcsandiego.com
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare open enrollment season, seniors become vulnerable to scams impersonating Medicare, where fraudsters use stolen Medicare numbers to order unauthorized products and services or harvest personal information. Experts advise seniors to be suspicious of unsolicited contact about Medicare plans, review benefit statements for fraudulent charges, and pause before providing personal information or making payments, especially when feeling pressured near enrollment deadlines. Resources like the AARP Fraud Watch Network offer free support for scam victims to identify fraud and recover compromised identities.
uscfc.uscourts.gov
· 2025-12-08
Attorneys and law firms nationwide are receiving phishing emails impersonating court Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) that redirect users to malicious websites when they click links or download attachments. Recipients are advised to validate all cases and case documentation exclusively through official CM/ECF systems and avoid clicking links or downloading files from unofficial sources.
ketv.com
· 2025-12-08
The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers are sending phishing emails directing travelers to fake TSA PreCheck websites to steal enrollment and renewal fees. Travelers can avoid this scam by remembering that first-time TSA PreCheck applications require in-person payment at a TSA enrollment center, while renewals are only conducted online at the official site tsa.gov/precheck.
uscourts.gov
· 2025-12-08
Attorneys nationwide received fraudulent emails impersonating the federal judiciary's CM/ECF system, directing recipients to malicious websites containing computer viruses through fake Notices of Electronic Filing. To protect against this scam, users should validate cases directly through legitimate CM/ECF systems, avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from questionable sources, and contact their local federal court before opening suspicious court-related emails.
law.com
· 2025-12-08
Multiple federal courts are warning attorneys about phishing emails that appear to come from local clerks of court and mimic legitimate electronic filing notices. These fraudulent emails are designed to trick legal professionals into clicking malicious links or providing sensitive information by impersonating official judiciary communications.
thehackernews.com
· 2025-12-08
A large-scale phishing campaign dubbed "CopyRh(ight)adamantys" has been active since July 2024, targeting victims in the United States, Europe, East Asia, and South America by impersonating entertainment and technology companies with fake copyright violation notices to distribute the Rhadamanthys information stealer malware (version 0.7). Attackers sent spear-phishing emails from Gmail accounts claiming to be legal representatives, directing recipients to download password-protected files from appspot.com, Dropbox, or Discord that contain the malware disguised alongside decoy documents. Security researchers attribute the campaign to financially motivated cybercriminals using AI-assisted tactics
dispatch.com
· 2025-12-08
Spoofing is when callers or texters falsify their caller ID to hide their identity, often impersonating government agencies or companies to extract personal information—a scam that recently targeted Black Americans with racist text messages using spoofed numbers. The FCC recommends avoiding spoofing scams by not answering unknown numbers, never responding to requests for personal information, verifying calls by hanging up and calling official numbers independently, and using call-blocking tools. While spoofing is illegal under the Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 and can result in fines up to $10,000, there is no surefire way to prevent your number from being spoofed, though
cincinnati.com
· 2025-12-08
Racist spoof text messages were sent to Black Americans across multiple states and college campuses, including Clemson University, telling recipients they were selected for enslavement. Spoofing is a scam technique where senders disguise their identity to appear as trusted sources, and while the practice itself is legal, using it to steal money or personal information is criminal; victims can block numbers, contact their carrier, file complaints with the FCC and FTC, or use spam-blocking apps to protect themselves. Although spoof numbers are difficult to trace, affected individuals can check public forums to identify others receiving the same messages.
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams are increasing as scammers impersonate recruiters and companies on online employment platforms to steal money and personal information from job seekers. A 28-year-old quality assurance analyst lost $1,000 after depositing a fraudulent check and unknowingly sharing personal information with scammers who posed as a marketing technology company. To protect themselves, job seekers should research companies and recruiters before engaging, avoid clicking links or responding to unsolicited messages, never deposit suspicious checks, and remember that legitimate employers typically only request basic information (skills, experience, contact details) before making a job offer.
observernews.net
· 2025-12-08
The Florida Securities Dealers and Advisors Association will host a free panel discussion on November 8 in Sun City Center addressing fraud targeting veterans and their families, featuring experts from law enforcement, financial regulatory authorities, and consumer protection services. According to the Federal Trade Commission, veterans lost an estimated $292 million to fraud in 2022, with common schemes including identity theft, phishing scams, romance scams, and investment fraud, with benefits recipients being particularly vulnerable targets.
fox23.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams are among the fastest-growing fraud schemes in the U.S., costing Americans millions annually, with scammers using fake postings on legitimate sites like LinkedIn to target job seekers through direct messages, emails, and texts. Perpetrators conduct fake interviews via phone or video, request personal information and banking details, or send fraudulent checks and ask victims to wire back unused funds, leaving victims responsible for the losses. To protect themselves, job seekers should verify postings directly on company websites, avoid sharing personal information via text, and immediately contact their bank and the FBI if scammed.
wrex.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers target veterans around Veterans Day through phishing, vishing, social media scams, and "gaming fraud" schemes including credit card fraud and account hacking. To protect themselves, veterans should verify charity names carefully, avoid organizations that pressure them for donations, and use free monitoring services like Give.Org before donating.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Fraud in Utah has increased significantly, costing residents $55.2 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $36.4 million in 2023, with imposter scams ranking among the top fraud schemes in the state. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah is prioritizing financial crime prosecutions, recently securing convictions and sentences including a 72-month sentence for a romance scam causing over $6 million in losses and a 50-month sentence for agricultural fraud totaling $1.2 million. Citizens are encouraged to report fraud to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov or the FTC at
abovethelaw.com
· 2025-12-08
Lawyers nationwide received phishing emails impersonating federal court notices of electronic filings, with scammers requesting replies that lead to malicious websites designed to compromise personal and firm data. Federal district courts and bankruptcy courts issued warnings urging attorneys to verify filings through official channels and avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from unofficial sources. The scheme targeted legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions from California to New York to Texas, posing risks of ransomware attacks and data theft.
wydaily.com
· 2025-12-08
Online scams caused an estimated $1 trillion in global losses in 2023, with Americans over 60 experiencing more than $3.4 billion in losses that year, primarily through tech support scams and investment schemes involving cryptocurrency. Experts are convening at the Global Anti-Scam Summit in November 2023 to develop cross-industry and international strategies to combat increasingly sophisticated scams that operate across multiple countries. The FBI advises people to consult trusted friends and family before responding to suspicious communications and warns of scammers exploiting the 2024 election for fraud.