Romance scammers ‘expert manipulators,’ prosecutors warn in indicting W. Va. man in $96,000 scam
Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors said on Friday they indicted a 52-year-old West Virginia man for taking $96,000 from a woman in what they…
Billions of WhatsApp users must update their devices today to stop scammers with new triple alert feature
WHATSAPP has started to roll out a new triple alert feature that can help users detect a dodgy group chat - and you'll need to…
Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son
Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers. Source link
Chilling AI warning as scammers learn how to steal your voice – here's how to protect yourself
Two cyber security experts warn about the rise of scammers using artificial intelligence to cleverly impersonate individuals, with those falling victim losing thousands Source link
Kiama Facebook group moderator inundated by scammers in moderation challenge
Whether it is a late-night political rant, a spat between neighbours, or a post that does not meet group rules, Darin Sullivan carries the burden…
Scammers don’t take break for holidays, experts warn
1 of 3 | Shoppers walk through a retail store in Herald Square on Black Friday in New York City during last year's Black Friday…
Scammers exploit Bitcoin ATMs. Will new California laws help crack down on fraud?
Jim Meduri answered a terrifying phone call in January from a man pretending to be his son. The caller, who sounded on the verge of…
Jimmy was scammed. Now he’s helping to protect others like him against the scammers
When asked about what happened to him, Jimmy tells people he's a "scammee survivor".At age 19, Jimmy was hit by a car while riding his bike…
‘My bank did not stop £6,500 payment to holiday scammers despite my pleas’ | Scams
A woman scammed out of £6,500 while trying to book a Greek holiday villa has described begging her bank to halt the money transfer she…
Why scammers who stole jobless benefits may get away with it
WASHINGTON — Just a small percentage of the at least $60 billion in unemployment payments estimated to be lost to fraud during the pandemic has been…
Social media scammers posing as ATO workers stealing personal details and money
Australians are being urged to be on guard against an emerging social media scam that involves fraudsters impersonating staff from the Australian Tax Office.Key points:The…