Consumer Protection, Phishing and Scams

National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW).

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US Cities Warn of Surge in Unpaid Parking Phishing Text Scams

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2025

cities are alerting residents to a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages about unpaid parking violations. Phishing scam details The scam involves text messages that appear to be official notices from city parking authorities. .” A growing number of U.S. Is your city affected?

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit. Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. AI-powered scams will soar: As attackers leverage commoditized AI tools, scamsespecially romance, investment, and fraudwill grow more convincing and costly. could reduce identity theft and build trust online.

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit. Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 513 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

from Bybit, it is the largest cryptocurrency heist ever International Press Newsletter Cybercrime Mining Company NioCorp Loses $500,000 in BEC Hack Inside Black Bastas Exposed Internal Chat Logs: A Firsthand Look The Bleeding Edge of Phishing: darcula-suite 3.0

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The ‘Zelle Fraud’ Scam: How it Works, How to Fight Back

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Naturally, a great deal of phishing schemes that precede these bank account takeovers begin with a spoofed text message from the target’s bank warning about a suspicious Zelle transfer. What follows is a deep dive into how this increasingly clever Zelle fraud scam typically works, and what victims can do about it.

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. On top of that, 80.5%

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Government Shutdown Leaves Americans More Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Scams

Adam Levin

JANUARY 15, 2019

citizens are more vulnerable to the effects of identity theft and scams as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. Government websites will also become a more attractive avenue for scams and phishing. The post Government Shutdown Leaves Americans More Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Scams appeared first on Adam Levin.

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Watch out for Omicron COVID-19-themed phishing messages!

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Threat actors have started to exploit the interest in the Omicron COVID-19 variant and are using it as a lure in phishing campaigns. Crooks have already started exploiting the interest in the Omicron COVID-19 variant and are using it as a lure in phishing attacks. The post Watch out for Omicron COVID-19-themed phishing messages!

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Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams IdentityIQ Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, have come under intense scrutiny for their response to online payment scams. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

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Decline in robocalls is encouraging, efforts seem to be working

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

Robocalls are automated phone calls, often associated with scams and unwanted solicitations, which can be a nuisance to individuals and businesses alike. Robocalls are not only an annoying waste of time and resources, they often serve as a prelude to more targeted scams. There are apps that can help you block robocalls.

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FTC Warns US Citizens of ‘Instant Cash Payments’ Scammers Impersonating the Agency

Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

The FTC, an independent agency of the US government, enforces civil US antitrust law and promotes consumer protection. In a blog post titled “ Scam ‘US Trading Commission’ website is not the FTC ,” the agency draws attention to an impostor site called “the US Trading Commission” that uses the FTC’s seal and address.

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AI Scams Are Targeting Voters in the Upcoming Election

Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2024

AI Scams Are Targeting Voters in the Upcoming Election IdentityIQ As the upcoming election approaches, voters are increasingly becoming targets of sophisticated AI scams designed to provide misinformation to influence the election results. How to Help Avoid AI Scams There are a number of ways to help avoid AI scams.

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We dig into the Game Players Code

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Malicious ads, fake games, survey scams, phishing attacks…whatever you can think of, it’s in use. LLoyds Bank, in response to the never-ending glut of financial gaming fraud, has come up with something called “ Shield against scams ”. The “ I accidentally reported you ” scam is hitting saturation point at the moment.

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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IRS Warns About New Cyber Scam Targeting Taxpayers

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Watch Out For Scams. Recently, the IRS issued a specific warning of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into taxpayer bank accounts.

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Cyber Security Informer

National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

US Cities Warn of Surge in Unpaid Parking Phishing Text Scams

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Security Affairs newsletter Round 513 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

The ‘Zelle Fraud’ Scam: How it Works, How to Fight Back

8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Government Shutdown Leaves Americans More Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Scams

Watch out for Omicron COVID-19-themed phishing messages!

Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams

Decline in robocalls is encouraging, efforts seem to be working

FTC Warns US Citizens of ‘Instant Cash Payments’ Scammers Impersonating the Agency

AI Scams Are Targeting Voters in the Upcoming Election

We dig into the Game Players Code

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

IRS Warns About New Cyber Scam Targeting Taxpayers

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