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Android Apps Used in Cryptocurrency Scams

2021-07-07 by Michelle Dvorak

Android Apps Cryptocurrenccy Scams

Fake cryptocurrency mining apps Stole Money from Over 170 Android apps were found to be scamming users who downloaded them. The apps purported to mine cryptocurrencies, but … [Read more...] about Android Apps Used in Cryptocurrency Scams

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: bitcoin

Cryptocurrency Scams Cost Investors Millions

2021-05-19 by Grace Choi

Crypto Craze Attracts Scam Artists Since October 2020, cryptocurrency scams targeting new investors have resulted in a total loss of over $80 million. Thousands of dollars in … [Read more...] about Cryptocurrency Scams Cost Investors Millions

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: bitcoin

FTC Warns of COVID Vaccine Scam Text Messages

2021-03-01 by Michelle Dvorak

FTC scam text message

Avoid coronavirus robocall and text scams The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers of scam text messages that are on the rise. The agency says that it has … [Read more...] about FTC Warns of COVID Vaccine Scam Text Messages

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: FTC

IRS Warns of Tax ID Number Scam

2021-02-23 by Michelle Dvorak

IRS tax scam EFIN

Tax Season Kicks Impersonation Scam Leading to Identity Theft Tax filing season is just beginning. The Internal Revenue Service, (IRS) says that scammers have launched their … [Read more...] about IRS Warns of Tax ID Number Scam

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: tax scam

Identity Theft Scam Targets Discord Users

2021-02-05 by Michelle Dvorak

Discord Scam Cryptocurrency

Scammers Offering Free Cryptocurrency as a Lure to Steal Data Cybercriminals are targeting Discord app users with promises of free cryptocurrency. The scammers attempt to lure … [Read more...] about Identity Theft Scam Targets Discord Users

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: bitcoin, Discord, games

Romance Scams Most Expensive Type of Fraud

2021-02-02 by Max

Romance Scams Online

Online Romance scams account for highest financial losses over any other consumer fraud Are you looking for love online? According to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) there … [Read more...] about Romance Scams Most Expensive Type of Fraud

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: Romance Scam

FTC Impersonation Scam Steals Money from Consumers

2021-01-26 by Max

FTC Impersonation Scam

Feds Detail Scam US Trading Commission Website The US Department of Homeland security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reports the scammers are … [Read more...] about FTC Impersonation Scam Steals Money from Consumers

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: FTC

Russian Cyber Criminals Targeted Companies in 40 Countries

2020-07-13 by Max

Russia BEC Scam

Cosmic Lynx Group Using BEC Scams to Steal from Corporations Russian cybercriminals are targeting corporations across 40 countries in an ongoing business email compromise  (BEC) … [Read more...] about Russian Cyber Criminals Targeted Companies in 40 Countries

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: BEC, Russia

Bitcoin Scam Uses Text Messages to Trick Victims

2020-06-30 by Michelle Dvorak

Bitcoin Investment Scam

Bitcoin Investment Scam Sent to 250k Via Text Messages Uses Endorsement and Spoof Websites to Trick Victims A large-scale bitcoin investment scam has already targeted 248,926 … [Read more...] about Bitcoin Scam Uses Text Messages to Trick Victims

Filed Under: scam

LinkedIn Email Scam Steals Login Credentials

2020-06-22 by Michelle Dvorak

LinkedIn Email Scam

Hackers Using Office 365 to Scam LinkedIn Accounts With Credential Phishing Scam LinkedIn users are currently the target of another Office 365 credential phishing scam. This … [Read more...] about LinkedIn Email Scam Steals Login Credentials

Filed Under: scam Tagged With: LinkedIn

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