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,...
The BBB says government impostor scams are on the rise
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...
Scammers claiming to be Xcel Energy steal $3,000 worth of Bitcoin from Sioux Falls man
The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating scam calls to area residents claiming to be Xcel Energy calling people about paying their bills. Police spokesperson Sam Clemens said a 55-year-old man in Sioux Falls lost $3,000 after scammers told him his Xcel...
Beware of Amazon and other Online Retailers Fake Surveys
Fake survey scams have been cropping up as shoppers pounce on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, the Better Business Bureau warns. Scammers send you a text message that appears to be from a well-known chain store offering a free product, discount or gift card to...
Avoid OfferUp Scams
Scammers are the worst. As marketplaces continue to grow their online presence, scam artists are stepping up their games (from all over the world). In 2015, 44.9%—or almost half of all consumer complaints—were related to online fraud. OfferUp, a popular site for...
Zelle Phishing Scams on the Rise During Holiday Season
Last week, popular peer-to-peer payment (P2P) service Zelle experienced a hit from cybercriminals, who drained funds from accounts. Zelle is partnered with dozens of banks and credit unions. The most recent attack was based off a phishing scam with a spoofed text...
Beware of this Malicious Amazon Scam
It’s a phone scam that’s here to stay. And it’s expected to get worse during the holidays. Crooks call and say there’s a problem with your Amazon account. Don’t buy it.
Broward Commissioners Make Private Parking Citations Unlawful – “It’s a scam”
In downtown Fort Lauderdale, visitors said they have used private parking lot meters designed to look like public ones to trick customers. “It looks like they’re legitimately city or county tickets, and people are then threatened if they don’t pay that it’s going to...
5 Common Scams Threatening Airbnb Users
5 common scams threatening Airbnb usersAirbnb warns of five common scams, which are not unique to its platform. 1. Advance-fee scam: Someone offers to pay you or give you something if you pay through a service outside of Airbnb. 2. Phishing scam: Someone sends an...
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