9 stories tagged #Scam

  1. What a Scammer Sees When They Google Your Name
    tech

    What a Scammer Sees When They Google Your Name

    A look at how a simple Google search reveals personal data that scammers exploit. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Wells Fargo Denies Reimbursement After Scammers Steal $3,300 via Zelle
    finance

    Wells Fargo Denies Reimbursement After Scammers Steal $3,300 via Zelle

    Texas customer scammed for $3,300 via Zelle; Wells Fargo denies refund three times. The bank says she authorized the transfers.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Trezor Warns of Sophisticated 'Critical Vulnerability' Phishing Scam
    crypto

    Trezor Warns of Sophisticated 'Critical Vulnerability' Phishing Scam

    Trezor hardware wallet users are being targeted by deceptive phishing emails. Learn how to identify and avoid these scams designed to steal your crypto assets.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. New Scam Targets Crypto Users Via Obsidian Note App
    crypto

    New Scam Targets Crypto Users Via Obsidian Note App

    Cybercriminals are exploiting Obsidian's community plugins in an elaborate scam to deploy malware and gain device control over crypto and finance professionals.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Apple Pay Text Scam Almost Cost Consumer $15,000
    tech

    Apple Pay Text Scam Almost Cost Consumer $15,000

    A sophisticated Apple Pay text scam nearly defrauded a consumer of $15,000 by impersonating official channels and creating false urgency.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Apple Mail 'Trusted Sender' Tag Can Mislead in Phishing Scams
    tech

    Apple Mail 'Trusted Sender' Tag Can Mislead in Phishing Scams

    Apple Mail's 'trusted sender' label may give a false sense of security, even for phishing emails.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Meta Cracks Down on Global Scam Networks, Disabling 150,000+ Accounts
    tech

    Meta Cracks Down on Global Scam Networks, Disabling 150,000+ Accounts

    Meta has dismantled over 150,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to scam centers in Southeast Asia, following a major international law enforcement operation.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. AI Project Bans Crypto Talk After Scammers Hijack Accounts
    tech

    AI Project Bans Crypto Talk After Scammers Hijack Accounts

    Open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw implements strict no-crypto rule on Discord following a near-disastrous crypto scam that saw fake tokens briefly reach $16 million.

    3mo ago 1 min read