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Scam of the Month: How celebrity impersonation is exploiting the vulnerable
“Hey, this is Brad Pitt. I’m in the middle of shooting my next big film, but I’ve run into a little problem—I’m all out of film reel. Could you send me a couple hundred dollars to wrap things up? Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back as soon as I’m done!” It sounds absurd, right? But for hundreds of victims caught in the web of…
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One in five U.S. adults have lost money to online scams: How to avoid being next
A new report released by the FBI has revealed that one in five U.S. adults has fallen victim to online scams, losing a grand total of $1.3B to fraudulent schemes in 2023 alone. This alarming statistic is yet another reminder at how prevalent – and lucrative - online scams have become in just a few years. From phishing…
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Scam victims
Hello, we rely a lot on data and numbers to create and research the best technologies for scam prevention, but in real life, one of the most valuable insights comes from real people and their experiences. So, if you have ever been scammed ( almost scammed) or you know someone who is a victim, please share your experiences…
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Facebook Scams You Need to Know About
In an effort to raise awareness and help protect our community, we are starting a new thread dedicated to reporting Facebook scams. In the digital age, social media platforms like Facebook have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, with convenience and connectivity come various threats, including numerous…
