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Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.
The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

The FBI says hackers are using AI voice clones to impersonate US government officials

Scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate senior US officials in a fraudulent campaign aimed at accessing personal accounts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.
The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 day 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.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

84th Precinct: Airpods snatched on street * Brooklyn Paper

Increasing street crime incidents in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO-Boerum Hill area are alarming, including theft, scams, and violent altercations.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosts Older Americans Month celebration with focus on senior safety

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

84th Precinct: Airpods snatched on street * Brooklyn Paper

Increasing street crime incidents in Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO-Boerum Hill area are alarming, including theft, scams, and violent altercations.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosts Older Americans Month celebration with focus on senior safety

New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Knicks conference finals tickets continue to skyrocket as Hochul warns against scammers

Despite a tough playoff loss, Knicks ticket demand is soaring with prices reaching up to $3,000, prompting warnings against ticket scams.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Police: The text message you must delete and report to us immediately

Be cautious of scam texts claiming legal action is pending against you.
Don't engage or provide personal information in response to such messages.
Online marketing
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Before You Google A Business' Phone Number, Beware Of This Scam

Scammers manipulate Google search results to display fake phone numbers, leading consumers to potentially dangerous calls.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud

Online scams are at an all-time high, costing Americans $16.6 billion in losses last year.
Google is enhancing its Scam Detection feature in Google Messages to combat increasing scams.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

A sophisticated phishing scam is exploiting Google security flaws to trick users into revealing their credentials.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Police: The text message you must delete and report to us immediately

Be cautious of scam texts claiming legal action is pending against you.
Don't engage or provide personal information in response to such messages.
Online marketing
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Before You Google A Business' Phone Number, Beware Of This Scam

Scammers manipulate Google search results to display fake phone numbers, leading consumers to potentially dangerous calls.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud

Online scams are at an all-time high, costing Americans $16.6 billion in losses last year.
Google is enhancing its Scam Detection feature in Google Messages to combat increasing scams.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

A sophisticated phishing scam is exploiting Google security flaws to trick users into revealing their credentials.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

States Where Cyber Crime is Leaving Americans Broke

The significant rise in internet usage has correlated with an alarming increase in cyber-crime incidents and financial losses for Americans.
Marketing tech
fromUsermag
1 week ago

The Facebook scam economy

Meta's platforms face an epidemic of scams, with 70% of new advertisers promoting fraud, largely due to profit motives over user safety.
#consumer-protection
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme - hang up if you get this call, FBI warns

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Travel

Long Island grandparents book $23K dream vacation to Europe - but travel agency vanishes: 'Don't know how you live with yourself'

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme - hang up if you get this call, FBI warns

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Travel

Long Island grandparents book $23K dream vacation to Europe - but travel agency vanishes: 'Don't know how you live with yourself'

#cybercrime
fromMail Online
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

I fell for a scam that ruined my life ... how to avoid being next

Jean fell victim to a romance scam, leading to her involvement in a $300,000 money laundering scheme.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

UN warns of massive cyberscams spreading across the world DW 04/21/2025

Asian crime syndicates are expanding global operations in cyberscams, targeting new regions despite localized crackdowns.
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

An $8.4 billion money launderer has been operating for years on US soil

The Xinbi Guarantee platform facilitated $8.4 billion in illicit transactions, primarily supporting Chinese-speaking scammers and various illegal activities.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

INTERPOL Arrests 306 Suspects, Seizes 1,842 Devices in Cross-Border Cybercrime Bust

Operation Red Card leads to the arrest of 306 suspects across seven African nations, targeting extensive cybercrime operations affecting thousands of victims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Many dating apps are implementing stronger safety measures, including identity verification and abuse reporting systems, in response to increasing complaints about online harassment.
Privacy technologies
#online-safety
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Digital life

Welcome to the age of paranoia as deepfakes and scams abound

AI-driven fraud is prompting heightened verification of online interactions due to increasing impersonation scams.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Online marketing

Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

Google Maps users should remain cautious as over 10,000 fake listings were recently discovered, indicating a significant scam problem.
Digital life
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Welcome to the age of paranoia as deepfakes and scams abound

AI-driven fraud is prompting heightened verification of online interactions due to increasing impersonation scams.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Online marketing

Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks 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.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

KGO Radio Host Ronn Owens's Daughter Indicted Over Fake Pregnancy Claims With Former Bachelor' Star

Laura Owens's bizarre saga, stemming from a fake pregnancy claim against her one-night stand, led to her indictment on multiple felony charges, including perjury.
Podcast
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Real ID scams target applicants as deadline hits - this is one red flag to watch out for

Scammers set up fake websites claiming to expedite Real IDs, luring consumers overwhelmed by deadlines. The only legitimate way to obtain a Real ID is in-person at a DMV.
SF real estate
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Does Wrapping Your Luggage Make It More Secure? TSA Weighs In

Luggage wrapping is a common airport service aimed at protecting bags and their contents from damage or theft.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

WhatsApp scam known as hi mum' evolving at breakneck speed', expert warns

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
SF parents
#fraud-prevention
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Anxious about your money right now? Financial advice in times of economic uncertainty

In uncertain economic times, focus on controllable aspects of finance to alleviate anxiety and guide decision-making.
London
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Egypt facing major problem at iconic pyramids as tourism booms: 'Avoid all these scammers'

Egypt's tourism is booming but facing challenges from overcrowding and scammers, particularly at the Giza Plateau.
fromCardplayer
4 weeks ago

Michael Kaplan's Advantage Players: The Shell Game Guys And My $800 Winter Jacket

The three-card Monte and related street scams have a long history, luring unwary players in urban settings, creating a mix of deception and entertainment.
Board games
#personal-finance
fromeuronews
1 month ago

UN warns Asian online scam operations are spreading across the world

In response to crackdowns by authorities, transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are expanding their scam operations globally, according to a UN report.
Online marketing
#financial-fraud
#gambling
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How to scan a QR code with your phone

You don't need an app for this - your phone can do it already.
Gadgets
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Crypto is more popular with workers in construction than finance, says new Harris Poll

Despite risks, cryptocurrency is increasingly mainstream, with 20% of Americans owning it.
The crypto user demographic is diverse and expanding across the U.S.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Viral Facebook post claiming female cop has 'gone missing' debunked as a scam

A viral rumor about Officer Katie Cunningham being missing in Buckeye, Arizona, is false; she is actually a police officer in Montana and is safe.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller becomes face of sick online scam

"HELP FIND HIM - Police Officer Jonathan Diller went missing yesterday morning here in #Easley."
NYC parents
#travel
#uk-travel
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Remote contract workers share their red flags for sorting through scams

Remote job scams are increasing as job seekers pursue flexible work options; caution and research are essential to avoid them.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Sharing The "Modern Scams" That Made Them Realize, "Wait, This Whole Industry's A Rip Off"

Once upon a time, I attended a time-share presentation because they offered money to go. Yes, they are all high-pressure salespeople and scammy by nature, but on this one, I spotted exactly how they would hose everyone involved. I read the contract carefully (since I was there anyway, and it made their salesperson shut up while I read).
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