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Get the news that protects you from vicious innovative scams of the 21st century. Stay informed and entertained, for free.

Scam ‘Funeral Streaming’ Groups Thrive on Facebook

Scammers are flooding Facebook with groups that purport to offer video streaming of funeral services for the recently deceased. Friends and family who follow the links for the streaming services are then asked to cough up their credit card information. Recently, these...

Google’s New Scam Detection Tools Provide Real-Time Alerts

In an era where phone scams are increasingly sophisticated, Google is stepping up to protect users with new scam detection tools. These tools are designed to provide real-time alerts during phone calls, helping to safeguard personal information and prevent fraud....

Hacker creates 1 million virtual servers to illegally mine crypto

A recent operation led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man in Ukraine, accused of orchestrating a vast cryptojacking scheme. This scheme involved the creation of one million virtual servers, crafted using compromised accounts, to mine cryptocurrency illegally. Europol...

Rise of the ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Scam on Social Media Platforms

An alarming trend has emerged on social media platforms where users' compassion is exploited by online scammers using what's known as a "bait-and-switch" technique. Initially, these posts present seemingly urgent scenarios, such as injured animals or missing...

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Be on the Lookout for Invoice Scams

Be on the Lookout for Invoice Scams

Beware of scams coming to your email for example from PayPal or Amazon. Do not click on these links direcrtly. If you are concerned, access your account directly (not through the email phishing links).

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New student loan forgiveness scams on the rise, BBB says

New student loan forgiveness scams on the rise, BBB says

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...

Police warn of scam targeting teens

Police warn of scam targeting teens

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...

Philippines’ PLDT Blocks 23 Million Texts in Sign of Scam Threat

Philippines’ PLDT Blocks 23 Million Texts in Sign of Scam Threat

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,...

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NFT Scams: How to Avoid Falling Victim

NFT Scams: How to Avoid Falling Victim

If you Google “NFT scams,” the results will likely lead you down a rabbit hole filled with, in some cases, actual cartoon rabbits. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded into a multibillion-dollar sector of the crypto industry in the last 12 months alone. Top...

Employment scams on the rise, BBB San Antonio warns

Employment scams on the rise, BBB San Antonio warns

The Better Business Bureau is advising job applicants to be extra cautious of scammers during a time when companies are offering generous incentives to new employees. Whether full-time, part-time or a side gig, the BBB reports that in the last few months, the number...

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