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3 holiday email scams to watch for - and how to stay safe

The holiday season increases email scams, prompting users to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to protect themselves.
#interpol

Words matter: Changing the language of online fraud

Changing the narrative around fraud can empower victims and hold fraudsters accountable.

INTERPOL Pushes for "Romance Baiting" to Replace "Pig Butchering" in Scam Discourse

Interpol advocates for using 'romance baiting' instead of 'pig butchering' to avoid dehumanizing fraud victims.

Words matter: Changing the language of online fraud

Changing the narrative around fraud can empower victims and hold fraudsters accountable.

INTERPOL Pushes for "Romance Baiting" to Replace "Pig Butchering" in Scam Discourse

Interpol advocates for using 'romance baiting' instead of 'pig butchering' to avoid dehumanizing fraud victims.
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#consumer-protection

Banks and the federal government point fingers as Americans lose billions to online scams

The American Bankers Association is calling for federal action to combat online financial fraud amidst increasing liabilities for banks.

New Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox Warning-Do Not Use These Websites

Internet users are at risk from fake online stores that mislead and steal money through malicious links and counterfeit product listings.

Mobile operators in France unite to protect digital identities | App Developer Magazine

French mobile operators launch APIs to enhance online identity protection and combat fraud amid rising online transaction activities.

Hundreds complain 'NeedTags' leads drivers to believe it's the DMV, adds surprise fees

Many drivers are misled into using third-party DMV websites without knowing they will face extra fees.

Banks and the federal government point fingers as Americans lose billions to online scams

The American Bankers Association is calling for federal action to combat online financial fraud amidst increasing liabilities for banks.

New Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox Warning-Do Not Use These Websites

Internet users are at risk from fake online stores that mislead and steal money through malicious links and counterfeit product listings.

Mobile operators in France unite to protect digital identities | App Developer Magazine

French mobile operators launch APIs to enhance online identity protection and combat fraud amid rising online transaction activities.

Hundreds complain 'NeedTags' leads drivers to believe it's the DMV, adds surprise fees

Many drivers are misled into using third-party DMV websites without knowing they will face extra fees.
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#consumer-awareness

Urgent warning over WFH job scams as victims lose THOUSANDS

Online job scams are targeting job seekers, often leading them to significant financial losses.

UK consumers losing more than ever to holiday scams | Computer Weekly

There is a significant rise in online fraud reports and losses during the holiday shopping season in the UK.

Watch Out! Facebook Car Detailing Scams Are on the Rise

Beware of Facebook scams for car detailing services that request upfront payments disguised as deposits.

Urgent warning over WFH job scams as victims lose THOUSANDS

Online job scams are targeting job seekers, often leading them to significant financial losses.

UK consumers losing more than ever to holiday scams | Computer Weekly

There is a significant rise in online fraud reports and losses during the holiday shopping season in the UK.

Watch Out! Facebook Car Detailing Scams Are on the Rise

Beware of Facebook scams for car detailing services that request upfront payments disguised as deposits.
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#cybersecurity

Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto Schemes

Bad actors use landing page cloaking to impersonate legitimate websites for scams, leveraging techniques to manipulate and deceive users.

Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

Over £11.5 million lost to online scams during the festive season of 2023, with social media being a major source of these scams.

Google launches a regular scams and fraud advisory

Google has launched an online fraud advisory to combat increasing scams and raise awareness among individuals and organizations.

Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto Schemes

Bad actors use landing page cloaking to impersonate legitimate websites for scams, leveraging techniques to manipulate and deceive users.

Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

Over £11.5 million lost to online scams during the festive season of 2023, with social media being a major source of these scams.

Google launches a regular scams and fraud advisory

Google has launched an online fraud advisory to combat increasing scams and raise awareness among individuals and organizations.
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Man and woman arrested in south Dublin as part of alleged money laundering probe

Dublin Gardaí are investigating a large-scale money laundering operation linked to international online fraud, resulting in significant asset seizures.

How Google's new partnership will uncover and disrupt online scams

Google has launched the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) to combat online scams through a collaborative information-sharing initiative with multiple partners.
#identity-theft

Thief steals $1.2 million from Saratoga resident

Rising cases of residential burglary and theft indicate worsening security issues in communities.
Social media scams represent a serious threat, exemplified by the $1.2 million fraud case.

Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud

Younger individuals more susceptible to phishing scams due to familiarity with the internet.

Thief steals $1.2 million from Saratoga resident

Rising cases of residential burglary and theft indicate worsening security issues in communities.
Social media scams represent a serious threat, exemplified by the $1.2 million fraud case.

Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud

Younger individuals more susceptible to phishing scams due to familiarity with the internet.
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#human-trafficking

The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun

Pig butchering scams have expanded globally, driven by organized crime and resulting in significant financial damage and humanitarian issues.

Myanmar hands over junta-backed warlords to China in telecoms scam case

Myanmar has extradited 10 individuals, including warlords, to China for their involvement in online fraud centers.
The fraud centers have thrived during the pandemic and have impacted tens of thousands of foreign nationals, including victims of human trafficking.

The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun

Pig butchering scams have expanded globally, driven by organized crime and resulting in significant financial damage and humanitarian issues.

Myanmar hands over junta-backed warlords to China in telecoms scam case

Myanmar has extradited 10 individuals, including warlords, to China for their involvement in online fraud centers.
The fraud centers have thrived during the pandemic and have impacted tens of thousands of foreign nationals, including victims of human trafficking.
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In another rental scam, at least 35 people in Kitchener, Ont., out total of $40K as police investigate | CBC News

Online rental scams in Canada have resulted in significant financial loss for victims like Suraj Thomas.
Despite precautions, potential renters can still fall prey to scams that seem legitimate at first.
#social-media

Meta's Blind Spot: How Scammers Run Free On Facebook While Victims Pay the Price | HackerNoon

The 'SCAMMERS LIST UPDATE' group is a deceptive scam preying on victims of online fraud.

Tom Hanks Warns That Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His Face

Tom Hanks warns against online deepfake scams using his identity to promote fraudulent products, urging people to protect their money.

Meta's Blind Spot: How Scammers Run Free On Facebook While Victims Pay the Price | HackerNoon

The 'SCAMMERS LIST UPDATE' group is a deceptive scam preying on victims of online fraud.

Tom Hanks Warns That Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His Face

Tom Hanks warns against online deepfake scams using his identity to promote fraudulent products, urging people to protect their money.
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How west Africa's online fraudsters moved into sextortion

The rise of internet connectivity in West Africa enabled the growth of various online scams, evolving from Nigerian prince letters to complex digital fraud schemes.

Social media giants must help us clamp down on soaring fraud, says bank boss

Tech companies like Facebook need to take responsibility in combating online fraud epidemic to protect users.

Savannah's book became part of a copycat scam. How to spot AI-generated, or fake, books online

Scammers use AI to sell fake books
Authors and readers are falling victim to fake books online
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