Tag: scam
-
Traffic violation scams swap links for QR codes to steal your card details
Phishers are using QR codes on official-looking notices to level up their traffic and toll scams. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/traffic-violation-scams-swap-links-for-qr-codes-to-steal-your-card-details/
-
Over $17bn Lost to Cyber Fraud in the Last Year, Warns FBI
Cryptocurrency scams alone cost victims over $7 billion, while AI-enabled fraud threats are on the rise, says FBI First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/17bn-lost-to-cyber-fraud-warns-fbi/
-
Life imprisonment for Cambodian scam compound operators but will it make a difference?
Cambodia has taken a dramatic step in its fight against scam compounds that have imprisoned innocent people, and forced them to work as virtual slaves defrauding victims via the internet around the world with romance scams and dodgy investment schemes. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/life-imprisonment-cambodian-scam-operators
-
FBI: Cyber fraud surges to $17.6 billion in losses as scams, crypto theft soar
Cyber-enabled fraud was behind 85% of all losses reported to the FBI in 2025 and constituted 45% of the 1,008,597 complaints it’s IC3 unit received overall. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-fraud-surges-to-17-billion-fbi-ic3
-
Missile Alert Phishing Exploits IranIsrael Conflict for Microsoft Logins
New Phishing scam uses fake missile alerts and the ongoing conflict involving Iran to target users with QR codes and fake government emails to steal Microsoft passwords. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/missile-alert-phishing-iran-us-israel-microsoft-logins/
-
Private jets, deserted shores and an unbuilt resort: alleged links to sanctioned ‘scam’ empire revealed in Timor-Leste
<strong>Exclusive:</strong> Investigation finds alleged Prince Group associates were involved in unusual development in tiny nation on Australia’s doorstep, raising concerns about global spread of online fraud industry<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Guests were enticed with the promise of luxury villas overlooking aquamarine seas; a world-first crypto resort…
-
Traffic violation scams switch to QR codes in new phishing texts
Scammers are sending fake “Notice of Default” traffic violation text messages impersonating state courts across the U.S., pressuring recipients to scan a QR code that leads to a phishing site demanding a $6.99 payment while stealing personal and financial information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/traffic-violation-scams-switch-to-qr-codes-in-new-phishing-texts/
-
That dream job offer from Coca-Cola or Ferrari? It’s a trap for your passwords
We uncovered two job scams posing as legitimate offers from Coca-Cola and Ferrari that could pry into Google and Facebook accounts. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/that-dream-job-offer-from-coca-cola-or-ferrari-its-a-trap-for-your-passwords/
-
ShinyHunters Claims Rebooted BreachForums Now More Secure
Group Resurrects Hacker Site Despite Multiple Law Enforcement Disruptions Drama continues to come fast and furious in BreachForums land, as the ShinyHunters group announced that it’s rebooted the long-running and oft-disrupted forum yet again, just weeks after it got hacked and its databases dumped, leading the previous admin to allegedly exit scam and steal $4,000.…
-
Nigerian romance scammer jailed after being caught out by fellow fraudster
Tags: scamA Nigerian fraudster spent years posing as a woman online, romancing unsuspecting American men out of their savings – until he accidentally tried the same trick on a fellow scammer, who told him to “learn how to do a clean job.” First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/nigerian-romance-scammer-jailed
-
Why GitHub Developers Are Targeted by Token Giveaway Scams
GitHub developers face rising giveaway scams. Verify repos, links, and maintainers before acting. Avoid rushed clicks, fake rewards, and risky wallet actions. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/github-developers-targettoken-giveaway-scams/
-
LinkedIn Phishing Scam Uses Fake Notifications to Hijack Accounts
A LinkedIn phishing scam uses fake notifications and lookalike domains to steal credentials, hijack accounts, and access sensitive professional data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/linkedin-phishing-scam-fake-notificatioms-hijack-accounts/
-
Cambodia extradites alleged cyber scam linchpin to China as crackdown intensifies
Li Xiong was the head of Huione Group, whose branded entities at one time included an online banking arm, cryptocurrency exchange and online marketplace which has been referred to as an “Amazon for criminals.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cambodia-extradites-alleged-cyber-scam-linchpin-to-china
-
Tax Filing Scams Used to Deliver Malware in New Cybercrime Campaigns
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting global tax seasons, abusing IRS and tax filing lures to deliver malware, remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, and credential phishing in a wave of new 2026 campaigns. Security researchers have already tracked more than a hundred tax-themed operations worldwide, with a noticeable increase in the use of legitimate RMM…
-
Cybercriminals Exploit Tax Season With New Phishing Tactics
Tax-season phishing floods deliver RMM malware, credential theft, BEC and tax-form scams First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tax-season-new-phishing-tactics/
-
North Korean IT Worker Used Stolen Identity, AI-Generated Resume in Job Scam
Tags: ai, breach, cyber, data-breach, fraud, identity, intelligence, jobs, north-korea, scam, threatA recent investigation as exposed how a suspected North Korean IT worker allegedly used a stolen identity, AI-generated resume content, and scripted interview answers to try to secure a senior remote role at U.S.-based threat intelligence firm Nisos. The case highlights how DPRK IT employment schemes are evolving by combining traditional fraud with modern AI…
-
Charity Fraud: How to Avoid Falling for Fake Donation Campaigns
Charity is built on trust, but scammers often misuse this goodwill to run fake donation campaigns. These schemes are designed to exploit emotions, especially during crises, natural disasters, or urgent causes. Understanding how charity fraud works and checking donation requests carefully can help protect your money and ensure it reaches genuine causes. In this blog,……
-
ICO Fines UK Nuisance Call Scammers £100,000
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has handed a £100,000 fine to Birmingham-based TMAC First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ico-fines-uk-nuisance-call/
-
Hilfe bei Scam: KI-Oma Hilde hat bereits 3.000 Anfragen beantwortet
Telefónica zieht ein erstes Fazit mit der KI-Beraterin und verrät, welche Fragen am meisten gestellt wurden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hilfe-bei-scam-ki-oma-hilde-hat-bereits-3-000-anfragen-beantwortet-2603-207060.html
-
Stop Scams steps up to online fraud challenge
After years of putting the building blocks in place, Stop Scams is ready and able to react quickly to fight emerging fraud threats First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640819/Stop-Scams-steps-up-to-online-fraud-challenge
-
Planning a spring break trip? Don’t fall for these 7 travel scams
<div cla Spring break scams are out to ruin your vacation, but they don’t have to. With a little awareness and Avast Free Antivirus protecting your devices, you can hit the beach without handing criminals an opening. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/planning-a-spring-break-trip-dont-fall-for-these-7-travel-scams/
-
Silver Fox Cyberattack Targets Japanese Businesses with Tax-Themed Phishing Scams
A threat actor known as Silver Fox is targeting Japanese organizations with a new wave of spearphishing attacks timed to coincide with the country’s busy tax-filing and corporate restructuring season. The campaign focuses heavily on manufacturers and enterprises that are currently dealing with high volumes of financial and HR-related communications. This seasonal timing is deliberate.…
-
UK Cracks Down on Chinese Crypto Marketplace for Funding Southeast Asia Scam Hubs
The UK government has sanctioned Xinbi, described as “the second-largest illicit online marketplace ever” First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-sanction-chinese-crypto/
-
US official accuses China of supporting, exploiting cyber scam crisis in Southeast Asia
A senior U.S. official accused China’s government of implicitly backing Chinese criminal syndicates running cyber scam compounds across Southeast Asia and of exploiting a crisis that has resulted in billions being stolen from Americans each year. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-scam-compounds-southeast-asia
-
Cryptohack Roundup: Hacker Mints $24M From Resolv
Also: SEC Drops BitClout Founder Case, BlockFills Files for Chapter 11. This week, a hacker minted $24M from Resolv, SEC dropped its case against BitClout founder, BlockFills filed for Chapter 11, Bitrefill linked hack to Lazarus, OpenClaw phishing scam hit devs, global law enforcement crackdown on scams and Balancer Labs to wind down after $128M…
-
UK sanctions Xinbi marketplace linked to Asian scam centers
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language cryptocurrency-based online marketplace that sells stolen data and satellite internet equipment to scam networks in Southeast Asia. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-sanctions-xinbi-marketplace-linked-to-asian-scam-centers/
-
A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown
The Telegram-based Xinbi Guarantee black market sells services that help prop up scam operations. British officials just hit the highly lucrative marketplace with sweeping sanctions. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/20-billion-xinbi-guarantee-uk-sanctions/
-
UK sanctions Chinese crypto marketplace tied to scam compounds
The British government sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language cryptocurrency marketplace accused of enabling large-scale online fraud and human exploitation, in a move targeting the financial infrastructure behind global scam networks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/xinbi-crypto-marketplace-sanctioned
-
Scammers have virtual smartphones on speed dial for fraud
They cleverly mimic most traits of a real phone First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/25/virtual_smartphones_fraud/