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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Christmas tractor charity event targeted by scammers using social media

Participants in a festive community tractor parade have been targeted by scammers pretending to seek donations over social media, according to event organisers. Drivers entering the Suffolk Tractor Light Parade were targeted by false messages purporting to be from event planners. The messages encouraged them to make a donation directly to a bank account in what the true organisers have called a frustrating and disappointing.
Fundraising
UK news
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Social Security reached out after my father died saying he was owed benefits - what should I do next?

Social Security plays a critical role in providing income to millions, but vigilance against potential scams is essential.
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