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Anti-fraud tools can't keep pace with scammers exploiting cheap internet calling
Panelists warned that anti-fraud tools can't keep pace with scammers exploiting cheap internet calling and AI.…
AI scammers outperform humans when it comes to building trust
The AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” than the humans.…
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.…
How to Stop Scammers From Showing You Ads on Your Android After Every Phone Call
Android users are being targeted with an ad fraud scam, and you can do something about it.…
Scammers fake it ‘til they make it with bogus goods — and we’re all paying the price
Counterfeiting is popping like that old $2 bill. $500 billion lost yearly in nearly every manufacturing sector.…
Scammers Are Impersonating Spotify to Steal Your Credit Card Info
A new email is circulating alerting users to supposed payment issues, prompting them to hand over their credit card details as well as Spotify login credentials.…
Mumbai man loses ₹1.64 crore to scammers, mistakes real cops for fake ones during rescue
The victim finally relented when 3 members of the society and a team of cops, who brought along another victim of cyber fraud, spelled out the reality for him. | India News…
Online scammers steal B177m in one week
Online scammers stole more than 177 million baht from victims across Thailand in a single week, with fake shopping and service offers still the most widespread and costly cybercrim…
Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers
Cambodia has come under significant international pressure over scam compounds, including from both the US and China.…
Scammers are now cloning trusted news websites to steal your money
Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from…
Trader loses $1M to onchain scammers via phishing token approval
The rise in onchain phishing scams highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and user education in decentralized finance. The post Trader loses $1M to onchain scamm…
Green New Deal scammers fake being MAGA to defeat Chip Roy
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) ran to replace Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general but lost in the Republican primary runoff late last month to state Sen. Mayes Middleton. Roy's defeat wa…
Pandemic relief funds accidentally broke the housing market by helping scammers inflate local home prices nearly 6%, study finds
Scammers Are Using Your Real Hotel Reservations to Trick You With Spear-Phishing Attacks
Customer data from more than 350 hotels around the world may have been accessed as part of realistic reservation-hijacking scams.…
Scammers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address
Scammers are exploiting a real Microsoft email address to send phishing links. Here's how to spot it and how to stay safe.…
GTA 6 scammers are cashing in before Rockstar sells a single copy
GTA 6 is still months away, but scammers are already using the hype to push fake beta keys, malware-loaded downloads, Android adware, and phishing pages targeting Rockstar accounts…
Woman Bilked Out of Thousands After Scammers Clone Daughter's Voice with AI
An East Bay mother recently answered a call from an unknown number, which turned out to be scammers using AI and deepfake technology to sound like her daughter, whom they said had …
Warning issued over deepfake ads that expose people to ‘the mercy of scammers’
Which? has called on the government to ensure regulator Ofcom can take action against tech firms that fail to block scams…
Scammers and hackers target GTA 6 fans as pre-order hype begins
Grand Theft Auto 6 is right around the corner — and scammers know you can't wait.…
Bay Area mom out thousands after scammers use AI to mimic daughter's voice
Thousands of dollars were stolen from a Bay Area woman after scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter's voice in what authorities describe as a growing type of f…
Scammers steal at least $400K through fake Uniswap Google ads
A trader lost at least $400K after clicking a fake Uniswap Google ad. Hayden Adams urges search platforms to crack down on phishing ads targeting DeFi users.…
Why scammers target veterans and how to fight back
Veterans reported $419 million in fraud losses in 2024 as scammers exploit military records and VA data. Here are the biggest scams and how to fight back.…
Scammers also sending links to ‘join’ Cockroach Janata Party, Punjab police warn
“This is not a joke, but a big conspiracy to hack your phone and fraudulently withdraw your money. Do not make the mistake of clicking…” said Ludhiana police. | India News…
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Former US execs plead guilty to aiding tech support scammers
Two former executives of a call-tracking and analytics company pleaded guilty to concealing a years-long tech support fraud scheme that victimized individuals worldwide.…
This Week in Hacks: ShinyHunters Hit 7-Eleven, Trump Mobile Exposes Data, and Scammers Target World Cup Fans
Bitwarden is in trouble, ShinyHunters shows no sign of slowing down, and GitHub got hacked (again). It's not all bad news this week, though! I'm here to walk you through it.…
All the more reason to avoid crypto: data breaches give intel to scammers to steal from you
Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.…
Scammers are abusing an official Microsoft email address to send spam
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.…
That peace sign you do in your selfies could let AI steal your fingerprints for scammers — here’s how
A security expert warns that taking a high-res selfie that displays you doing a peace sign could expose you to scammers who can use AI to steal your fingerprint.…
Ex-TV news anchor loses $60K after scammers said she won millions in Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes
Linda Coble, 79, who made history as Hawaii’s first female TV anchor in 1971, said she fell victim to an elaborate scam.…
Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.…
AI tools make it easier for scammers to defraud consumers
AI tools are making it easier for scammers to defraud consumers, leading to a 26% increase in losses last year.…
Next stop, Sri Lanka: how scammers fleeing Cambodia, Myanmar found a new hub
Criminal gangs are setting up in rented spaces ranging from luxury villas to office complexes, thanks to cheap visas and fast internet.…
One month out from the World Cup, and scammers are already targeting fans — here's what to look out for
Be careful when entering business partnerships, especially if they're asking for deposits ahead of the World Cup.…