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Roku Accused of Selling Children’s Data to Advertisers and Brokers
Streaming giant Roku under scrutiny for alleged collection and monetisation of kids’ viewing and voice data — what it means for your family’s privacy.
The Rise of AI Voice Scams: Why They Call and How to Protect Yourself
AI voice cloning scams are rapidly growing, using deepfake technology to mimic loved ones, trigger panic, and steal money. Learn how these scams work — and how to protect yourself.
Money Mule Scams: The “Easy Job” That Could Ruin Your Future
Money mule scams are back in the spotlight — and they’re hitting young people, students, and job seekers the hardest. These scams follow the same dangerous blueprint: criminals trick you into moving stolen money through your personal bank account. Even if you don’t...
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Fake Investment & Scholarship Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
From bogus investment offers promising “guaranteed” high returns to fraudulent scholarship applications charging hidden fees, scammers prey on financial and academic ambitions to steal money or personal data.
Sextortion & Child-Targeted Threat Extortion: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers leverage explicit images, videos, or fabricated content to threaten victims—often minors—into paying ransom or performing actions under threat of exposure or harm.
Digital Arrest & Foreign Police Extortion Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Victims receive unsolicited video calls from fake foreign law enforcement officers claiming you’ve committed a crime overseas. They threaten arrest or deportation unless you immediately pay “bail” or “fines,” often via wire transfer or gift cards.
Tech Support & Customer-Support Imposter Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Imposter scammers pose as tech support or customer-service agents—often claiming to be from Microsoft, Apple, or your internet provider—to trick victims into granting remote access, installing malware, or paying for fake services.
DMV Toll & Fine Smishing Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers impersonate the DMV or toll agencies via SMS, claiming unpaid fines or fees, and trick victims into clicking malicious links or paying bogus charges. Awareness and verification are your best defense.
Pig-Butchering Cryptocurrency Romance Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report
Pig-butchering scams blend romance with fake cryptocurrency investments, resulting in devastating financial and emotional losses. Understanding this scam can help you protect yourself and others.
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AI-Powered Scams & Deepfakes: Recognize, Prevent, and Protect
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized communication — but scammers are also using it to trick people more convincingly than ever. From hyper-realistic phishing emails to deepfake voice calls, awareness is your best defense.
Money Mule Scams: The “Easy Job” That Could Ruin Your Future
Money mule scams are back in the spotlight — and they’re hitting young people, students, and job seekers the hardest. These scams follow the same dangerous blueprint: criminals trick you into moving stolen money through your personal bank account. Even if you don’t...
Donation & Charity Fraud on Social Media: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers create fake fundraisers or hijack real charity pages on social platforms to trick generous donors into sending money that never reaches the intended cause. What Are Donation & Charity Fraud Scams? Con-artists set up counterfeit donation pages—often...
Celebrity Impersonation Scams: Recognize, Avoid, and Report
Scammers pose as celebrities—using fake social media accounts, direct messages, or voice calls—to solicit money for charity drives, exclusive deals, or “personal favors” that never materialize.
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