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lycoming.crimewatchpa.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article provides guidance on avoiding internet and social media scams, which have risen significantly in recent years. Key prevention strategies include being skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true, protecting personal information, verifying website legitimacy (https://), using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious links and attachments. For victims who have lost money, the article recommends immediately notifying credit card companies and banks, reporting to police, and provides the Williamsport Police Department's non-emergency contact number for local residents.
finder.com.au
· 2025-12-08
An ANZ customer nearly lost AUD $50,000 to a romance scam involving a woman he met online who claimed her father had left her USD $1.5 million and needed him to send funds for taxes; ANZ's fraud team identified red flags and prevented the transfer. The article outlines six common romance scam scenarios and warning signs, including scammers expressing quick affection, avoiding video calls, and requesting money either directly or indirectly, as part of Scams Awareness Week 2024 education efforts highlighting that approximately 2.5% of Australians have experienced scams.
miragenews.com
· 2025-12-08
This awareness piece highlights sophisticated investment scams targeting Australians, particularly "pig butchering" schemes where scammers build trust over weeks or months before soliciting cryptocurrency investments. A Queensland victim lost approximately $244,000 AUD after being befriended on Facebook by a scammer who gradually encouraged increasingly larger investments in cryptocurrency, promising substantial returns; when the victim attempted to withdraw funds, the scammer blocked all contact. Recent data from the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre shows Australians lost at least $180 million to cryptocurrency investment scams in 12 months, with nearly half of all investment scam losses involving cryptocurrency and victims now more likely
7news.com.au
· 2025-12-08
A Perth woman lost tens of thousands of dollars to a romance scammer who used deepfake artificial intelligence to disguise his identity as "Brian," a supposed Sydney engineer working on an oil rig. The scammer built trust through fake documents and video calls with digital filters, then exploited her vulnerability following her husband's death by requesting money for fabricated emergencies on the rig, with the victim only discovering the deception when a technical glitch exposed his real appearance during a video call. This case is part of a broader pattern in Western Australia, where romance and dating scams drained $2.9 million from 26 victims in the year covered by the report, leaving the victim emotionally devastated and financially dependent
au.finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Perth widow Maggie Ayres lost tens of thousands of dollars in a romance scam involving a man named "Bryan" who used deepfake technology to impersonate an American real estate agent on video calls and claimed to work on an oil rig. Ayres discovered the fraud when a technical glitch revealed the scammer's actual face during a video call, and authorities report that deepfake-enabled romance scams have affected multiple Western Australian victims, with the state losing $3.7 million to romance fraud in 2023 and $2.9 million already by mid-2024.
2news.com
· 2025-12-08
Investment and cryptocurrency scams pose the highest fraud risk for seniors aged 65 and older, with romance scams ranking as the second most prevalent threat. Senior citizens are increasingly falling victim to scams, according to Better Business Bureau experts who emphasize the need for targeted prevention awareness among this vulnerable population.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
A 20-year nationwide telemarketing scheme defrauded over 150,000 elderly and vulnerable Americans of approximately $300 million through bogus magazine subscriptions and fake cancellation services. Anthony Eugene Moulder and Abdou-Rahmane Diallo, among 64 defendants from 14 states and Canada, were sentenced to prison (10 and 7.5 years respectively) after pleading guilty; Moulder's operation alone scammed $86.6 million by using deceptive sales scripts, while Diallo's scheme collected $30 million by posing as a cancellation service. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection
2news.com
· 2025-12-08
Washoe County partnered with the Better Business Bureau to educate seniors about common scams, as fraud targeting this population is increasing. Imposter scams (posing as Social Security, revenue agencies, or retailers like Amazon) are most frequently reported, while investment, cryptocurrency, and romance scams pose the highest financial risk to those 65 and older; scammers often use phone calls rather than online methods, exploiting seniors' likelihood of answering calls. The BBB emphasizes that reporting scams—even those without financial loss—is critical since only about 5% of victims report fraud, and encouraging community reporting helps prevent others from becoming victims.
gov.mo
· 2025-12-08
Fans of a well-known Mainland Chinese boy band became victims of an online ticket scam in Macao, with at least 24 victims reporting losses exceeding 210,000 Macao Patacas since August 23rd. Fraudsters posed as ticket sellers on social media, collected advance payments or deposits, and then ceased contact on the concert day without delivering tickets. Authorities advise purchasing tickets only through official channels and licensed retailers, avoiding unofficial private sellers, and using the Judiciary Police's anti-fraud resources to verify legitimacy.
abc.net.au
· 2025-12-08
Amy lost $16,000 from her ubank account after falling victim to a common scam where fraudsters impersonated bank staff, obtained her security details via a fake verification process, and authorized push payments to steal her savings; only $7 was recovered. Neobanks and digital banking platforms create vulnerability to fraud through instant payments to new accounts, limited customer service accessibility, and the difficulty in detecting and recovering funds once scammers move money overseas or to cryptocurrency platforms. The National Anti-Scam Centre reported ubank appeared in at least 490 complaints in the prior year with total losses exceeding $500,000.
cbs12.com
· 2025-12-08
A 70-year-old Belle Glade woman was accused of insurance fraud after surveillance video showed her intentionally staging a fall at a Winn-Dixie store in May 2023. The footage allegedly captured Williams unscrewing a water bottle to create a spill, then deliberately falling into it—contradicting her claim that she slipped on an existing liquid. Investigators also discovered she had previously filed a similar slip-and-fall claim against Walmart, leading the Florida Department of Financial Services to charge her with insurance fraud.
13wmaz.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers in Monroe County, Georgia have been targeting grieving families by impersonating funeral home employees and demanding payment for funeral services, threatening to cancel arrangements if payment isn't made. A recent victim lost thousands of dollars before realizing they had already paid the funeral home in full, with scammers exploiting families' vulnerability during their time of grief. Authorities recommend contacting your funeral home director directly before making phone payments and reporting suspicious calls to the Federal Trade Commission and local sheriff's office.
fox61.com
· 2025-12-08
The Town of Plymouth, Connecticut fell victim to a social engineering scam in which fraudsters, after hacking a town vendor's email account, sent fake invoices with incorrect payment instructions to the Finance Department, resulting in two unauthorized payments of $104,150 each totaling $208,300. The town's finance director resigned, and the incident has been reported to local police, the FBI, and the town's insurance company, which is expected to cover the loss.
kjct8.com
· 2025-12-08
Online used car scams commonly involve stolen vehicles, salvaged vehicles misrepresented as undamaged, VIN swaps, and fraudulent titles being sold through platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. To protect themselves, buyers should research vehicle history using resources like CarFax or Kelley Blue Book, verify the seller's identity, inspect the car in person, take test drives, and avoid sharing personal information until confident in the purchase. Security experts recommend bringing a knowledgeable person to evaluate the vehicle or consulting a dealership if uncertain about a car's condition.
infosecurity-magazine.com
· 2025-12-08
Blockchain analysts report that online scammers are shortening the duration of scams and creating new fraudulent schemes at an accelerated pace to avoid detection, with 43% of cryptocurrency flowing to scam wallets in 2024 originating from newly created accounts. The average scam duration has collapsed from 271 days in 2020 to 42 days in 2024, while "pig butchering" romance scams—where victims are deceived into fake investments—remain highly lucrative, with one Myanmar-based operation netting $100 million year-to-date. Illicit cryptocurrency marketplaces like Huione Guarantee have processed billions in transactions and enabled these scams to
longisland.news12.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Cybercriminals target consumers during Labor Day weekend sales by using imposter scams and fake retail websites, with imposter scams alone costing Americans $2.7 billion in 2023 and totaling $10 billion lost to all scams that year. To protect themselves, consumers should verify retailers before shopping, avoid clicking links in promotional emails or texts, use credit cards for easier dispute resolution, and be suspicious of extreme discounts (70% off or more). Anyone who falls victim should document details and report the scam to the FTC and law enforcement.
ag.ny.gov
· 2025-12-08
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers about deepfake investment scams using AI-manipulated videos of celebrities like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes on social media and messaging apps. Scammers move victims to private encrypted platforms, encourage initial investments on fake websites showing gains, then demand additional fees or taxes before cutting contact, with victims sometimes losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. The alert provides red flags including guaranteed return promises, urgency tactics, celebrity endorsements, and requests to move conversations to encrypted messaging, and recommends victims verify investment professional credentials through FINRA's BrokerCheck and report suspected scams to law enforcement.
newyorkfamily.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article outlines common scams targeting children and recommends preventive strategies for parents and kids. Key scam types include phishing (stealing sensitive data via suspicious links and emails), fake websites mimicking legitimate retailers, fake online offers with "free" or "discount" baits, phone scams impersonating authority figures, and in-person scams involving direct requests for money or counterfeit products. Parents are advised to educate children on recognizing these tactics, verifying website addresses for misspellings, and avoiding sharing personal information with unknown sources or suspicious sites.
lawfaremedia.org
· 2025-12-08
National Public Data, a data broker, was hacked by a group calling itself "USDoD," resulting in the theft and public posting of 2.9 billion records containing names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, family member names, and phone numbers affecting hundreds of millions of people in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The breach highlights four critical lessons: data brokers are incentivized to collect ever-expanding datasets for profit, large-scale data aggregation creates compounded privacy and national security risks, the data brokerage industry remains largely unregulated despite recent legislative discussions, and regulatory enforcement alone cannot adequately address the systemic problem of privacy-invasive
marinij.com
· 2025-12-08
Mead Johnson reached a $2.17 million settlement with California prosecutors from 12 jurisdictions over allegations that its infant and toddler formula products (sold under brands Enfamil, Nutramigen, and Enfagrow) contained elevated lead levels and lacked required Proposition 65 warnings. The company agreed to reduce lead levels in its products through ingredient sourcing changes and will fund environmental projects to reduce lead in California drinking water, with individual counties receiving $35,416 each for consumer protection actions.
maryvilleforum.com
· 2025-12-08
Grandparent scams, which surge during the school year, involve scammers impersonating distressed family members to solicit emergency money from seniors, often using social media information and increasingly voice cloning technology. Law enforcement in Maryville, Missouri documented cases where seniors were deceived into sending bail money or visiting police stations, with the FBI reporting over 195 complaints and $1.9 million in losses from January to September of the previous year. Seniors are targeted because they are trusting, have financial resources, and are often reluctant to report fraud due to shame or fear of losing family confidence.
baynews9.com
· 2025-12-08
Florida ranked second in the nation for elder fraud complaints in 2023, with seniors reporting nearly $300 million in losses. A Central Florida woman lost $46,000 from her Chase Bank and nonprofit accounts after receiving a call from imposter scammers posing as bank customer service representatives who tricked her into providing verification codes. Imposter scams lead fraud cases nationwide with over $2.5 billion in reported losses, and the FBI reported an 11% increase in fraud cases involving people over 60 from 2022 to 2023.
miragenews.com
· 2025-12-08
During the 2023-24 financial year, Victorians lost $76.5 million across nearly 70,000 scams, with investment scams accounting for $44.8 million, followed by romance and false billing scams. The Allan Labor Government launched Scams Awareness Week (August 26-30) encouraging victims to share their experiences to reduce stigma, support law enforcement efforts, and prevent others from falling victim to similar scams, particularly "get rich quick" investment schemes that promise unrealistic returns. Consumers are advised to avoid pressure-based investment decisions, seek independent financial advice, and verify company registration with ASIC before reporting suspected scams to their bank, local police, or
cyberscoop.com
· 2025-12-08
Chainalysis reports that online scam cycles have accelerated dramatically, with average scam duration shrinking from 271 days in 2020 to just 42 days in 2024, as cybercriminals shift toward shorter, more targeted campaigns using disposable infrastructure. Forty-three percent of tracked blockchain scam revenues went to newly created wallets, indicating a surge in fresh campaigns, with criminals increasingly employing "pig butchering" tactics—building trust with victims before requesting large sums—rather than broad, long-term schemes. This evolution reflects criminals' adaptation to improved detection methods and represents a more profitable, lower-risk strategy for laundering stolen cryptocurrency and evading law enforcement
zeenews.india.com
· 2025-12-08
Dating app scams are increasingly common due to anonymity, rising platform usage, and scammers' ability to exploit users' emotional vulnerability when seeking companionship. Red flags include overly perfect profiles, story inconsistencies, reluctance to meet in person, requests for money, and use of stock photos; common scam types include fake emergencies, phishing, investment fraud, and blackmail schemes. Users can protect themselves by verifying profiles through reverse image searches, meeting only in public places, guarding personal information, and reporting suspicious activity.
fijivillage.com
· 2025-12-08
Police are investigating multiple romance scam cases, with one victim losing up to $500,000. The scams primarily target retired women who are manipulated into sharing intimate photos, then extorted through threats of social media exposure and blackmail. Several cases involve a single perpetrator posing as an overseas contact via WhatsApp, with at least eight to nine cases currently before the courts.
itwire.com
· 2025-12-08
The ACMA warns the public during Scams Awareness Week to be vigilant against romance scams, where fraudsters initiate contact via social media, WhatsApp, email, and SMS to build trust and manipulate victims into sending money or personal information. Romance scammers typically develop relationships gradually, request intimate images for potential coercion, ask for money under false pretenses, and direct victims to malicious links designed to steal financial or personal data. The ACMA recommends verifying unexpected contacts, avoiding sharing personal information with unknown online contacts, not clicking suspicious links, consulting trusted friends or family about money requests, and immediately contacting banks and telecommunications providers if scammed.
fijitimes.com.fj
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are targeting elderly and retired women (ages 60-70) through romance fraud schemes, with perpetrators posing as overseas suitors via WhatsApp, sweet-talking victims into sharing nude photos, and then extorting money by threatening to expose the images on social media. One victim lost approximately $500,000 to a local perpetrator who targeted multiple women this way, with close to 10 cases currently pending in court. Authorities advise women to avoid sharing personal information and photos with strangers on social media to prevent falling victim to these extortion schemes.
theconversation.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance fraud extends beyond online scams to include in-person relationships, where perpetrators use elaborate deception and psychological manipulation to exploit victims emotionally and financially. Australian cases, including writer Stephanie Wood and marketing executive Tracy Hall, illustrate how fraudsters build trust over time before revealing fabricated identities or requesting money for manufactured crises. Australians lost over A$200 million to romance fraud in 2023, with victims experiencing compounded trauma from both financial loss and emotional betrayal that requires long-term recovery.
ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au
· 2025-12-08
During Australia's Scam Awareness Week (August 26-30), authorities highlighted the escalating threat of online scams affecting communities nationwide, including fake missing child posts circulating in social media groups. In 2023, Australians reported over 601,000 scams with losses for people over 65 reaching $120 million (a 13.3% increase), with investment scams, remote access scams, and romance scams causing the most harm; scam calls resulted in the highest reported losses at $116 million. Experts emphasize that victims often experience shame and isolation, and recommend community awareness-sharing, trusted support networks, and mental health services to help
fingerlakesdailynews.com
· 2025-12-08
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning about deepfake investment scams using AI-manipulated videos of celebrities like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes on social media platforms. Scammers use these convincing fake videos to lure victims into sending money to fraudulent platforms, often moving conversations to encrypted apps and progressively requesting larger investments before cutting off contact and preventing withdrawals. The AG recommends verifying investment opportunities independently, watching for red flags like guaranteed returns and urgency tactics, and reporting suspicious content to law enforcement and social media platforms.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
College students ages 18-24 reported the highest median losses to scams in 2023 for the second consecutive year, according to the Better Business Bureau's 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report. The most common scams targeting this demographic include employment scams (offering remote work with high pay to collect personal information), online purchase fraud (items never delivered or counterfeit), and investment/cryptocurrency scams (median loss of $3,800), which the BBB warns are now the riskiest. The BBB advises students to scrutinize messages for red flags like poor grammar, misspellings, suspicious job offers requesting sensitive data, and investment opportunities that seem too good to
baltimoresun.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau warns college students to be alert for rising scams targeting scholarships, grants, fake jobs (especially secret shopping and surveys), online shopping, and test prep services that can result in financial loss and damage to academic progress. Common fraudulent schemes include scholarship scams requiring upfront fees, fake employment opportunities designed to steal personal and financial information, and online purchase fraud. Students are advised to verify legitimacy before sharing personal information, remember that legitimate scholarships are free, and report suspected scams to help protect others.
akron.com
· 2025-12-08
Summit County, Ohio held an update on its "Outsmart the Scam" community education events, with the next event scheduled for October 19 at Tallmadge High School featuring workshops on device safety and recognizing phishing emails. The department plans to expand its scam awareness outreach beyond seniors to include high school students and other age groups, recognizing that younger people are increasingly targeted through social media platforms like TikTok, and will hold events quarterly while developing one-minute educational videos about circulating scams.
times-herald.com
· 2025-12-08
Southern States Bank held a community workshop led by consumer banker Tara Davis to educate seniors on identifying and avoiding financial scams, citing statistics showing 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ experience elder abuse, with financial exploitation affecting 5.2% of older adults. The workshop covered common schemes including phishing emails, social media fraud, and impersonation scams, and highlighted a recent case where a client nearly lost $5,000 to a scammer posing as a neighbor before bank staff intervened. Davis recommended freezing credit, building relationships with bankers, and staying vigilant about reporting suspicious activities, while noting that 60% of elder abuse cases involve family members.
sinardaily.my
· 2025-12-08
In the first seven months of 2024, Pahang police recorded 45 fraud cases involving teachers with total losses of RM1.2 million, showing a decrease in case numbers but an increase in average loss amounts compared to the same period in 2023. Investment scams, fraudulent purchases, and Macau-style scams were the most common types, with syndicates particularly targeting retired educators. Authorities conducted an anti-scam awareness seminar for teachers and plan to continue these prevention programs while extending fraud awareness education to students.
bronx.news12.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
During Labor Day weekend sales, cybercriminals target online shoppers through imposter scams and fake retail websites, with consumers losing $10 billion to scams in 2023 and imposter scams alone costing $2.7 billion. Experts recommend vetting retailers, avoiding email/text links, shopping with credit cards for easier dispute resolution, and being wary of extreme discounts (70% off or more) that often indicate scam sites. If victimized, document details and report to the FTC immediately.
abc7.com
· 2025-12-08
Actress Tamlyn Tomita and her husband Daniel Blinkoff lost approximately $500,000 to a business email compromise scam in which fraudsters impersonated their theater contractor through spoofed emails with subtle address variations, causing their bank to freeze their account and delay construction of their Outside In Theatre project. The FBI reported that similar scams generated over 21,000 complaints and nearly $3 billion in losses across the Los Angeles area last year, with attackers often operating internationally and using social media research to target victims. Despite the setback, the couple plans to proceed with opening the theater on schedule while working with their bank to recover funds.
vintontoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting an educational workshop titled "Stay Independent: Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud" on September 24 to help older adults and caregivers recognize and prevent financial exploitation. The program covers common fraud types, warning signs, and protective strategies, noting that elder financial fraud is the most common form of elder abuse affecting over 50 million Americans aged 62 and older.
komando.com
· 2025-12-08
Americans over age 60 lost $3.4 billion to fraud schemes in 2023, an 11% increase from the previous year, with tech support scams being the most commonly reported type and investment scams causing the highest losses at $1.2 billion. Seniors are targeted because they typically have larger nest eggs and assets, and roughly 68% of elder fraud cases begin with personal information leaked online, with underreporting being a significant issue as many victims do not report incidents due to shame or uncertainty about how to report. Common scam types affecting seniors include tech support fraud, romance scams, government impersonation schemes, and data breaches, with warning signs including unsolicited contact
bradleyscout.com
· 2025-12-08
koamnewsnow.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are exploiting emotional social media posts about missing pets, seniors, and children by editing them after users share them to request money or donations, making it appear the original poster endorses the scam. The BBB recommends verifying posts through official sources, checking for red flags like urgency, disabled comments, new profiles, and using reverse image searches before sharing, and advises deleting and reporting suspected scam posts to protect yourself and others.
coinweek.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reported an increase in sophisticated fraud targeting senior citizens, where scammers impersonate tech support or government officials to convince victims to liquidate assets into cash and precious metals, then arrange in-person courier pickups under the pretense of safeguarding the funds in protected accounts before disappearing. Victims have reported losses exceeding $300,000, with law enforcement emphasizing that hanging up on callers, avoiding suspicious links, and immediate reporting are key defenses against these well-scripted, pressure-based schemes.
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
**Bitcoin ATM Fraud Surge Targeting Seniors**
Reported losses from Bitcoin ATM scams rose nearly tenfold since 2020, totaling over $110 million in 2023, with consumers over 60 being more than three times as likely as younger adults to fall victim. Scammers impersonate customer service representatives, government officials, or tech company employees, directing victims to scan QR codes and deposit cash into Bitcoin ATMs that converts their money to cryptocurrency immediately transferred to fraudsters. One 76-year-old Indiana woman lost $31,500 after receiving a fake security alert, highlighting how scammers exploit urgency and confusion about
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
"Pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams—which combine romance fraud with fake investment schemes—surged in 2024, with fraudsters using dating apps and social media to build trust before directing victims to bogus platforms and extracting escalating payments. The U.S. recorded $4.57 billion in investment fraud losses in the prior year, with victims often accumulating significant debt and struggling to recover funds once scammers disappear. This shift from traditional Ponzi schemes to more targeted cons reflects increased law enforcement pressure and reflects a broader trend affecting Americans alongside victims in China and Southeast Asia.
golaurens.com
· 2025-12-08
**QR Code Fraud Schemes**
Scammers are increasingly exploiting QR codes through multiple fraud methods including fake parking meter payments (where victims pay via QR code but still receive tickets or towing), romance scams involving cryptocurrency wallet transfers (victims lose thousands after months of relationship-building), phishing schemes that direct users to malicious websites or malware, and impersonation scams mimicking utilities or government agencies to demand immediate payment. Most QR code fraud victims encounter the codes through unsolicited communications or in public locations, and the difficulty in verifying a code's destination before scanning makes it an effective tool for fraudsters.
tbnweekly.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams cost victims over $1 billion annually, with older adults frequently targeted by scammers who create fake online identities to build trust and extract money through emotional manipulation. Red flags include profiles less than a year old with few photos, military impersonations, requests for money for business opportunities or visa problems, and grammatical errors despite claimed professional credentials. To protect yourself, conduct background checks and reverse image searches on photos, verify profiles through mutual connections, meet in public places, and use vetted dating services rather than responding to unsolicited social media requests.
cbs6albany.com
· 2025-12-08
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning about deepfake investment scams using AI-manipulated videos of celebrities like Elon Musk and Warren Buffet to fraudulently solicit investments, often in cryptocurrency. Scammers use these convincing fake videos on social media to lure victims into making initial investments on fraudulent platforms, then pressure them for additional funds or prevent withdrawals, sometimes extracting hundreds of thousands of dollars before disappearing. The AG recommends New Yorkers verify investment opportunities independently, be cautious of video solicitations, avoid sending money to unverified platforms, and report suspected scams to law enforcement.
news9.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau in Oklahoma City received hundreds of text message scam reports this year, warning consumers never to assume text messages are legitimate and to watch for red flags like misspellings, suspicious senders, and suspicious hyperlinks. Clicking these links can expose personal information and lead to identity theft, so recipients should verify messages directly with the supposed sender and report suspected scams at bbb.org/scamtracker or to credit bureaus if personal financial information was compromised.
caymannewsservice.com
· 2025-12-08
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) warned of an escalation in targeted online scams against local banking customers, including phishing calls spoofing local phone numbers and claiming to be from banks, credit card companies, or the RCIPS itself, with scammers using fraudulent links to gain computer access or requesting personal information. Additional scams reported include fake vehicle sales ads posted under "Simplicity Leasing" where victims lose deposit payments, and a case where a vehicle was sold with a hidden lien resulting in repossession. Police advised residents to verify contact directly with organizations, avoid clicking unsolicited links, and contact authorities immediately if compromised.