A new crypto scam that the FBI says is one of the fastest-growing in the country is taking millions of dollars from people in South Florida. The scam starts as a text or online message in what appears to be a misdialed number or confusion about the victim's identity....
In just three days, Philippines-based telecommunications provider PLDT Inc. blocked more than 23 million text messages that try to get consumer’s personal data, showing heightened cybersecurity risks in the nation. The “malicious” messages, blocked from June 11 to 14,...
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The BBB scam tracker data shows victims of government grant scams lost more money in 2021 than in 2020. “Government impostors did land 8th for the riskiest scam for 2021. However, the median loss for government impostor scam in $3,000. Victims are...
The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm about a recent increase in student loan forgiveness scams after President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to cancel debt for certain borrowers. Less than a month ago, Biden pledged to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student...
U.S. authorities on Tuesday arrested three men who allegedly engaged in a scheme to steal millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, duping U.S. banks and a major cryptocurrency exchange in the process. Esteban Cabrera Da Corte, Luis Hernandez Gonzalez, and Asdrubal...
(a) Whoever- (1) having knowingly accessed a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access, and by means of such conduct having obtained information that has been determined by the United States Government pursuant to an Executive order or statute to...
Area police are warning of a new scam. This time targeting teenagers. According to a post from the New Richmond Police Department, scammers target teens using social media like Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook. The scammer pretends to be another teenager and requests...
In just three days, Philippines-based telecommunications provider PLDT Inc. blocked more than 23 million text messages that try to get consumer’s personal data, showing heightened cybersecurity risks in the nation. The “malicious” messages, blocked from June 11 to 14,...
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The BBB scam tracker data shows victims of government grant scams lost more money in 2021 than in 2020. “Government impostors did land 8th for the riskiest scam for 2021. However, the median loss for government impostor scam in $3,000. Victims are...
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