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Facebook fatal accident scam still rages on

Malwarebytes

First Facebook scam Translation: Deadly accident on highway causes several fatalities Notable about this one is that it was posted as a fundraiser and so does not allow comments, which blocks me from posting a warning that this is a scam. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Go to your Security and Login Settings.

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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A spot Bitcoin ETF will buy the cryptocurrency directly, “on the spot”, at its current price, throughout the day.

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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Fla. Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider

Krebs on Security

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. 9, 2024, U.S.

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How Cybercriminals Use Stolen Personal Data for Tax Fraud

Identity IQ

This means a criminal might have purchased your bank account details and tax documents online and then have authenticated access to your bank account. When the IRS deposits money into your bank account, the criminal can transfer the money into an untraceable cryptocurrency wallet. File Your Taxes As Soon As Possible.

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How to Spot a Fake Robinhood Email

SecureWorld News

Robinhood is an increasingly popular trading app where you can buy and sell stocks, as well as cryptocurrency. When successful, these phishing scammers can gain access to important accounts such as your email or bank accounts and can result in identity theft, financial loss, or both.". How to spot phishing emails.

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Report reveals the staggering scale of Business Email Compromise losses

Malwarebytes

Internet crime is ever present, and with the ongoing pandemic, levels of scams and fraud were exceptionally high in 2020. It’s striking, not because of the number of complaints but because BEC scams recorded the highest total losses by victims, at roughly $1.8 billion USD. billion USD. A phone or video call is ideal.

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