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Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers? Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams

Quick Heal Antivirus

APRIL 23, 2024

Social media scams are like those little troublemakers lurking in the corners of our online lives. The post Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers? Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. We’re all.

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FTC: Americans lost $2.7 Billion Since 2021 to Social Media Scams

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 9, 2023

billion in scams that reached them via social media, and the actual figure could be much higher, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Of those who reported losing money to fraud over the past two years, 25% said the problem started on social media, the agency wrote in a. Americans lost a whopping $2.7

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FTC warns of ‘staggering’ losses to social media scams since 2021

Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

billion to social media scams since 2021, with the real number likely many times larger due to unreported incidents. [.] The Federal Trade Commission says Americans have lost at least $2.7

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PayPal Phishing Scam Uses Invoices Sent Via PayPal

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2022

While the phishing message attached to the invoice is somewhat awkwardly worded, there are many convincing aspects of this hybrid scam. Details of this scam were shared Wednesday with PayPal’s anti-abuse (phish@paypal.com) and media relations teams. For starters, all of the links in the email lead to paypal.com.

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How to Avoid Being Scammed When Giving Charity

Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

While evildoers perpetrate charity-related scams throughout the year, they know that the holiday spirit in general, and the concentrated focus on charity on Giving Tuesday specifically, both improve their odds of success. Here are 9 ways to protect against charity-related scams: 1. Confirm that a charity is real.

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Social media influencers targeted by identity thieves

Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

Social media influencers are attractive targets for identity thieves. And as an exit scam in which you make one big whopper and then disappear, that’s a very profitable strategy. In October of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission warned people with a lot of social media followers they might be the target of scammers.

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The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

We Live Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The post The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes appeared first on WeLiveSecurity. ‘Tis the season to avoid getting played by scammers hijacking Twitter accounts and promoting fake offers for PlayStation 5 consoles and other red-hot products.

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Digital Trust & Safety Roundup: Costly chargebacks, dynamically fighting ATO, and social media scam risks

Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

Explore the cost of rising chargebacks, strategies for fighting ATO, and how new social media features may fuel scams. The post Digital Trust & Safety Roundup: Costly chargebacks, dynamically fighting ATO, and social media scam risks appeared first on Sift Blog.

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How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles

SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this post, we will show you how to detect fake social media profiles. With the increasing prevalence of social media platforms in our daily lives, fake social media profiles have become a significant concern. Detecting […] The post How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Do Not Post Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card On Social Media

Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It seems like every day that I see social media posts in which people share photos of the official COVID-19 vaccine card that they have received after being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus that has inflicted tremendous suffering worldwide over the past year. Sample CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card.

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The Top 8 Social Media Scams You Need to Watch Out For

Security Boulevard

JULY 27, 2022

Social media fraud losses comprised 26% of the total fraud losses reported in 2021. Here are some of the most popular social media scams that have fleeced social media users. The post The Top 8 Social Media Scams You Need to Watch Out For appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Scams Starting on Social Media and Targeting Your Business

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Social media is no stranger to scams. Being able to recognize these scams can help you prevent injury to your business. Social Media as a Newer Cybercrime Platform for Targeting Businesses Scammers go where the people […]… Read More.

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“Free easter chocolate basket” is a social media scam after your personal details

Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2022

This is the case in this chocolate-themed scam. Cadbury UK has issued a warning to its 315,000 followers on Twitter about a scam making the rounds on WhatsApp and other social media sites like Facebook. We’ve been made aware of circulating posts on social media claiming to offer consumers a free Easter Chocolate basket.

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Social Media Account Verification Messages: CyberCriminals’ Latest Phishing Technique Exploits Both Human Emotions And Anti-Fraud Techniques

Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Social media users’ delight at receiving notification that their accounts have qualified for Verification (that is, receiving the often-coveted “blue check mark” that appears on the social media profiles of public figures) has become the latest target of criminal exploitation.

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Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests

Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

Europol and its associates have arrested 9 people in conjunction with a cannabis investment scam known as “JuicyFields” The suspects used social media to lure investors to their website. Don’t fall for scams Stick with safe investments, it’s easier said than done. Acting on cold calls.

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Hong Kong Clerk Defrauded of $25 Million in Sophisticated Deepfake Scam

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues advancing at a rapid pace, criminals are increasingly using AI capabilities to carry out sophisticated scams and attacks. Technologies that synthesize realistic fake media, known as deepfakes, are among the newest tools being deployed to enable fraud.

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The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress. Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media account takeovers, highlighting […] The post The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Romance Scams and Relationship Scams: What’s the Difference?

Identity IQ

APRIL 3, 2023

Romance Scams and Relationship Scams: What’s the Difference? IdentityIQ Romance Scams Romance scams are a type of fraud that involves criminals using deception to take advantage of victims looking for companionship. Romance scams can be very costly for victims. They can often use fake profiles and photos.

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LinkedIn Email Subjects Remain The Top-Clicked Social Media Phishing Scams in 2021

Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

A recent study analyzing the most effective social media phishing scams shows that LinkedIn-related emails were among the most successful entry points in the first quarter of 2021. LinkedIn phishing messages have dominated the social media category for the last three years,” the report said.

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Massive utility scam campaign spreads via online ads

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enter the utility scam , where crooks pretend to be your utility company so they can threaten and extort as much money from you as they can. This scam has been going on for years and usually starts with an unexpected phone call and, in some cases, a visit to your door. Report the scam to the proper authorities, which may be the FTC.

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Smashing Security podcast #322: When you buy a criminal’s phone, and paying for social media scams

Graham Cluley

MAY 17, 2023

Personal information is going for a song, and the banks want social media sites to pay when their users get scammed. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.

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Facebook Clone Wars: How to Check For Social Media Impersonators Who Use Your Info to Scam Friends and Family

Hot for Security

JUNE 28, 2021

You’ll likely run into a scam artist posing as either you or one of your friends while you’re busy checking your social media feed. However, the social media guru said it took action against 1.3 Additionally, the scammer will even try to shut down your profile by reporting you to the social media platform.

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How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams IdentityIQ In today’s tech-driven world, QR (quick response) codes are everywhere. Fake QR code scams have quickly become a massive issue. Here, we unwrap how to help avoid fake QR code scams to keep you and your private information safe. What Are Fake QR Code Scams?

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How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams This Season

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams This Season IdentityIQ Scammers take advantage of those who want to give during the holiday season, warns Credit & Debt CEO Jeff Mandel in an interview with LiveNOW from Fox. link] What’s worse is that scams are at an all-time high during the holiday season. Tips to Help Avoid Holiday Scams 1.

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India Rescues 250 Citizens Trapped in Cyber Scam Operations

SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2024

In a significant operation, the Indian government has successfully rescued 250 of its citizens who were trapped in Cambodia and coerced into running online scams. This alarming situation is part of a larger issue in Southeast Asia, where hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide have fallen victim to human traffickers running job scams.

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End of Year Scams

Security Through Education

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With this time of year coming around, however, we see an increasing amount of holiday related scams. Because of this, we want to review common end-of-year scams and how to guard against them. The FBI states that one of the most common scams is non-delivery crimes. You may even come across scams on social media !

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Crooks hacked Mandiant X account to push cryptocurrency scam

Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

The X account of cybersecurity giant Mandiant was hacked, attackers used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto wallet and push a cryptocurrency scam. Crooks hacked the X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant and used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto platform and share a cryptocurrency scam. “Sorry, change password please.”

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Romance Scams

Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We call what these criminals do “romance scams.” What exactly are romance scams? Leveraging Affection and Trust The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) states that “romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust.” If it’s a scam, though, the request will come.

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AI used to fake voices of loved ones in “I’ve been in an accident” scam

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

The San Francisco Chronicle tells a story about a family that almost got scammed when they heard their son’s voice telling them he’d been in a car accident and hurt a pregnant woman. The FBI says it has received more than 195 complaints about this type of scam that it refers to as “grandparent scams.”

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Scam School: Bad Practices on Social Media Could Put Your Identity at Risk

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 2, 2021

With the increased global use of social media, there are more opportunities than ever for scammers to steal identities or perpetrate fraud online. For example, did you know that your status updates posted on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and many other social media sites can be used by criminals? Stop providing password clues.

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TikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams

We Live Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

1 social media? Do you know how to avoid scams and stay safe on TikTok? The post TikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams appeared first on WeLiveSecurity. Are you aware of the perils of the world’s no.

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What is Social Media Account Cloning?

Identity IQ

MARCH 29, 2022

What is Social Media Account Cloning? When a scammer has the right information, they can easily impersonate you on social media by cloning your account. Criminals can use cloned social accounts to scam your friends, commit identity theft and even get your existing accounts shut down. What is Social Media Account Cloning?

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Navigating the Web of Romance Scams: A Guide for Businesses and Consumers

Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the digital age, the quest for love has moved online, but so have the fraudsters, with romance scams reaching record highs. These scams don’t just harm individuals financially and emotionally; they can also pose significant risks to businesses.

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Cryptocurrency Scams to Heavily Target TikTok Users

Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Cybercriminals heavily target TikTok users with cryptocurrency giveaway scams. These types of posts have been on other social media platforms – Instagram and Twitter – for years. Cryptocurrency Scams on […] The post Cryptocurrency Scams to Heavily Target TikTok Users appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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$19 Stanley cup deal is a Black Friday scam

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

So what better way to kick off the scamming season than by offering Black Friday sales on one of the most popular products around: a Stanley cup. Facebook comments of people claiming they received the goods As always, use your best spidey senses to pick up on scams like these. How do you avoid bad ads? Report bad ads.

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Facebook Clone Wars: How to Check For Social Media Impersonators Who Use Your Info to Scam Friends and Family

Hot for Security

JUNE 28, 2021

You’ll likely run into a scam artist posing as either you or one of your friends while you’re busy checking your social media feed. However, the social media guru said it took action against 1.3 Additionally, the scammer will even try to shut down your profile by reporting you to the social media platform.

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Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams

Identity IQ

APRIL 19, 2024

Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams IdentityIQ Throughout the past year, IDIQ®, a leading financial intelligence company, tracked the trends in identity theft and related scams through reports from its IdentityIQ brand. Spear phishing scams , targeting specific individuals, witnessed an alarming 150% increase.

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Meta’s Threads and Your Privacy, Airline Reservation Scams, IDOR Srikes Back

Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2023

In this episode, we explore the rise of Threads, a new social media app developed by Meta, which has already attracted 10 million users in just seven hours. The post Meta’s Threads and Your Privacy, Airline Reservation Scams, IDOR Srikes Back appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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GUEST ESSAY: Scammers leverage social media, clever con games to carry out digital exploitation

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims.

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Americans lost $770 million from social media fraud in 2021, FTC reports

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2022

A report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. These data are the result of the increased exposure of netizens through social media.

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How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams

Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. About three-quarters of American consumers have encountered some form of holiday-related scam.

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Fake Cash Scams Thrive on Facebook and Insta—FTC

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Cryptocurrency scammers love social media—especially Meta’s platforms. Hundreds of millions of dollars were scammed from U.S. The post Fake Cash Scams Thrive on Facebook and Insta—FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. consumers in 2021.

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Mandiant's Twitter Account Restored After Six-Hour Crypto Scam Hack

The Hacker News

JANUARY 3, 2024

American cybersecurity firm and Google Cloud subsidiary Mandiant had its X (formerly Twitter) account compromised for more than six hours by an unknown attacker to propagate a cryptocurrency scam. As of writing, the account has been restored on the social media platform. It's currently not clear how the account was breached.

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Lessons from a Scam Artist

Security Through Education

MARCH 22, 2023

What does a government scam, an IT support scam and a romance scam have in common? Let’s see what lessons we can learn from scam artists to better protect ourselves. Thanks to technology and social media, impersonation scams have grown exponentially. You realize the email is a scam.

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Can You Outsmart Social Media Scammers? Unlocking The Secrets of Social Media Scams

FTC: Americans lost $2.7 Billion Since 2021 to Social Media Scams

Trending Sources

FTC warns of ‘staggering’ losses to social media scams since 2021

PayPal Phishing Scam Uses Invoices Sent Via PayPal

How to Avoid Being Scammed When Giving Charity

Social media influencers targeted by identity thieves

The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes

Digital Trust & Safety Roundup: Costly chargebacks, dynamically fighting ATO, and social media scam risks

How to Detect Fake Social Media Profiles

Do Not Post Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card On Social Media

The Top 8 Social Media Scams You Need to Watch Out For

Scams Starting on Social Media and Targeting Your Business

“Free easter chocolate basket” is a social media scam after your personal details

Social Media Account Verification Messages: CyberCriminals’ Latest Phishing Technique Exploits Both Human Emotions And Anti-Fraud Techniques

Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests

Hong Kong Clerk Defrauded of $25 Million in Sophisticated Deepfake Scam

The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked

Romance Scams and Relationship Scams: What’s the Difference?

LinkedIn Email Subjects Remain The Top-Clicked Social Media Phishing Scams in 2021

Massive utility scam campaign spreads via online ads

Smashing Security podcast #322: When you buy a criminal’s phone, and paying for social media scams

Facebook Clone Wars: How to Check For Social Media Impersonators Who Use Your Info to Scam Friends and Family

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams

How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams This Season

India Rescues 250 Citizens Trapped in Cyber Scam Operations

End of Year Scams

Crooks hacked Mandiant X account to push cryptocurrency scam

Romance Scams

AI used to fake voices of loved ones in “I’ve been in an accident” scam

Scam School: Bad Practices on Social Media Could Put Your Identity at Risk

TikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams

What is Social Media Account Cloning?

Navigating the Web of Romance Scams: A Guide for Businesses and Consumers

Cryptocurrency Scams to Heavily Target TikTok Users

$19 Stanley cup deal is a Black Friday scam

Facebook Clone Wars: How to Check For Social Media Impersonators Who Use Your Info to Scam Friends and Family

Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams

Meta’s Threads and Your Privacy, Airline Reservation Scams, IDOR Srikes Back

GUEST ESSAY: Scammers leverage social media, clever con games to carry out digital exploitation

Americans lost $770 million from social media fraud in 2021, FTC reports

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams

Fake Cash Scams Thrive on Facebook and Insta—FTC

Mandiant's Twitter Account Restored After Six-Hour Crypto Scam Hack

Lessons from a Scam Artist

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