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#online-scams

2 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground

Victims of online scams may be eligible for tax relief under certain conditions specified by the IRS.

World politics

Online Scammers Posed as Brad Pitt to Get Cash, Spanish Police Say

Five arrested for defrauding two women by posing as Brad Pitt online, emphasizing the risks of online impersonation scams.

2 weeks ago

Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground

Victims of online scams may be eligible for tax relief under certain conditions specified by the IRS.

World politics

Online Scammers Posed as Brad Pitt to Get Cash, Spanish Police Say

Five arrested for defrauding two women by posing as Brad Pitt online, emphasizing the risks of online impersonation scams.

more#fraud

#fraud-prevention

fromHarvard Gazette

You'd never fall for an online scam, right? - Harvard Gazette

Online scams are increasing, affecting people of all backgrounds, and 2022 losses reached $12.5 billion, a significant rise.

fromFuturism

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Kids Are Using a Clever Trick to Get Stuff From Amazon for Free

Wealthy Gen Z and millennials are increasingly engaging in online scamming, particularly through 'digital shoplifting' schemes.

fromFast Company

Online marketing

'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube

Scambaiting is on the rise as a response to increased sophisticated scams, allowing individuals to combat scammers directly.

Social media marketing

Daniel O'Donnell forced to address rumours that he is unwell in hospital

Singer Daniel O'Donnell warns fans about fake hospital image circulating online, assuring them he is healthy and urging caution against scams.

fromHarvard Gazette

You'd never fall for an online scam, right? - Harvard Gazette

Online scams are increasing, affecting people of all backgrounds, and 2022 losses reached $12.5 billion, a significant rise.

fromFuturism

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Kids Are Using a Clever Trick to Get Stuff From Amazon for Free

Wealthy Gen Z and millennials are increasingly engaging in online scamming, particularly through 'digital shoplifting' schemes.

fromFast Company

Online marketing

'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube

Scambaiting is on the rise as a response to increased sophisticated scams, allowing individuals to combat scammers directly.

Social media marketing

Daniel O'Donnell forced to address rumours that he is unwell in hospital

Singer Daniel O'Donnell warns fans about fake hospital image circulating online, assuring them he is healthy and urging caution against scams.

more#fraud-prevention

#social-media-fraud

fromBuzzFeed

France news

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

Online scams are leveraging AI-generated images to mislead victims, becoming more sophisticated.

A French woman was scammed out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt through social media.

She divorced her husband, believing in a fabricated relationship with the scammer.

fromwww.bbc.com

Social media marketing

Dog groomer urges caution after social media scam

Online fraud targeting influencers can lead to serious consequences, including account takeover and financial loss.

fromBuzzFeed

France news

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

Online scams are leveraging AI-generated images to mislead victims, becoming more sophisticated.

A French woman was scammed out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt through social media.

She divorced her husband, believing in a fabricated relationship with the scammer.

fromwww.bbc.com

Social media marketing

Dog groomer urges caution after social media scam

Online fraud targeting influencers can lead to serious consequences, including account takeover and financial loss.

more#social-media-fraud

#cybersecurity

fromNew York Post

Nearly half of employed people have fallen victim to cyberattack or scam

Nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam, revealing a profound cybersecurity vulnerability globally.

How to talk to your family and friends about online security - before it's too late

Encouraging healthy suspicion is key to protecting loved ones from online scams.

fromBusiness Insider

Digitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scams

Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.

Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Be aware of 'scam yourself' attacks that use social engineering, leading to malware downloads.

fromSecuritymagazine

Miscellaneous

60% increase in scam domain registrations targeting holiday shoppers

The rise in domain registrations targeting the retail industry indicates an expected increase in online scams during the holiday season.

Privacy professionals

Clicked on a phishing link? Take these 7 steps ASAP to protect yourself

Phishing emails have evolved significantly due to generative AI, making them more effective and convincing than ever.

fromNew York Post

Nearly half of employed people have fallen victim to cyberattack or scam

Nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam, revealing a profound cybersecurity vulnerability globally.

How to talk to your family and friends about online security - before it's too late

Encouraging healthy suspicion is key to protecting loved ones from online scams.

fromBusiness Insider

Digitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scams

Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.

Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Be aware of 'scam yourself' attacks that use social engineering, leading to malware downloads.

fromSecuritymagazine

Miscellaneous

60% increase in scam domain registrations targeting holiday shoppers

The rise in domain registrations targeting the retail industry indicates an expected increase in online scams during the holiday season.

Privacy professionals

Clicked on a phishing link? Take these 7 steps ASAP to protect yourself

Phishing emails have evolved significantly due to generative AI, making them more effective and convincing than ever.

Privacy professionals

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Catfishing involves creating a deceptive online persona, often leading to emotional and financial harm.

Miscellaneous

The 2 Johnnies reveal new twist in GAA Catfish saga as pair say they felt 'compelled to act'

The article highlights the emotional toll and deception involved in a catfishing case that affected multiple victims, including notable individuals.

fromwww.spokeo.com

1 month ago

Privacy professionals

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Catfishing involves creating a deceptive online persona, often leading to emotional and financial harm.

Miscellaneous

The 2 Johnnies reveal new twist in GAA Catfish saga as pair say they felt 'compelled to act'

The article highlights the emotional toll and deception involved in a catfishing case that affected multiple victims, including notable individuals.

Miscellaneous

Is China Really Powerless to Stop the Scamdemic'? The Truth Is More Complex

Wang Xing's trafficking ordeal highlights the alarming rise of human trafficking linked to online scams in Southeast Asia.

Miscellaneous

Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering

Over 200,000 people have been trafficked for online scams since 2020, resulting in massive financial losses globally.

Digital life

Cambodia Arrests Journalist Known for Exposing Scam Centers

Journalist Mech Dara was arrested after exposing human trafficking linked to online scams in Cambodia.

fromwww.dw.com

1 month ago

UK news

Indians repatriated after release from Myanmar scam centers DW 03/10/2025

Thousands of people have been freed from scam centers along the Myanmar-Thai border, with repatriation efforts underway.

The crackdown reveals the scale of human trafficking and the financial impact of online scams.

fromtime.com

Miscellaneous

Is China Really Powerless to Stop the Scamdemic'? The Truth Is More Complex

Wang Xing's trafficking ordeal highlights the alarming rise of human trafficking linked to online scams in Southeast Asia.

Miscellaneous

Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering

Over 200,000 people have been trafficked for online scams since 2020, resulting in massive financial losses globally.

Digital life

Cambodia Arrests Journalist Known for Exposing Scam Centers

Journalist Mech Dara was arrested after exposing human trafficking linked to online scams in Cambodia.

fromwww.dw.com

1 month ago

UK news

Indians repatriated after release from Myanmar scam centers DW 03/10/2025

Thousands of people have been freed from scam centers along the Myanmar-Thai border, with repatriation efforts underway.

The crackdown reveals the scale of human trafficking and the financial impact of online scams.

more#human-trafficking

#emotional-manipulation

Digital life

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can't Stop Them.

Many elderly individuals fall victim to online fraud through emotional manipulation, leading to devastating financial losses.

Miscellaneous

Woman hands 800,000 to scammers after fake Brad Pitt convinces her to divorce husband and marry him instead

A woman lost €830,000 to a fake Brad Pitt, believing in a romantic online relationship.

Digital life

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can't Stop Them.

Many elderly individuals fall victim to online fraud through emotional manipulation, leading to devastating financial losses.

more#emotional-manipulation

Miscellaneous

Woman hands 800,000 to scammers after fake Brad Pitt convinces her to divorce husband and marry him instead

A woman lost €830,000 to a fake Brad Pitt, believing in a romantic online relationship.

fromTheregister

Miscellaneous

Interpol: Stop calling it 'pig butchering'

Interpol is shifting from using harmful scam terminology to promote victim sensitivity and encourage reporting.

fromLadailypost

Miscellaneous

Catch Of The Week: Sketchy Facebook Ads

Online ads can often overshadow real content and friends' posts on social media.

It's critical to recognize the potential scam nature of many online ads.

Scrutinizing ads and their sources is essential for online safety.

fromSocial Media Today

Marketing

Meta's Implements New Requirements for Financial Services Ads in Australia

Meta is enhancing verification requirements for financial services advertising in Australia to combat online scams and ensure compliance with new advertising standards.

fromwww.bbc.com

Wearables

Strictly's Chris McCausland inspires more blind dancers

Starting Christmas shopping early can alleviate stress and save money.

Vigilance is essential against online scams during high-traffic shopping days like Black Friday.

Information security

fromArs Technica

Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide

International law enforcement collaborates to combat cybercrime through Operation Synergia II, resulting in significant arrests and server takedowns worldwide.

#misinformation

Miscellaneous

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Online scams exploit election tensions, using misinformation and hate to sell products and manipulate users.

fromPetaPixel

1 year ago

Artificial intelligence

AI is Corrupting the Internet as We Know It

The internet's misinformation problem is exacerbated by AI-generated fake imagery and text, leading to a skewed reality online.

Miscellaneous

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Online scams exploit election tensions, using misinformation and hate to sell products and manipulate users.

fromPetaPixel

1 year ago

Artificial intelligence

AI is Corrupting the Internet as We Know It

The internet's misinformation problem is exacerbated by AI-generated fake imagery and text, leading to a skewed reality online.

more#misinformation

#consumer-protection

UK politics

Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams are rampant with inadequate regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraudulent schemes impersonating public figures.

UK politics

Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams pose a significant risk to consumers, resembling a 'wild west' environment, according to Martin Lewis.

UK politics

Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams are rampant with inadequate regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraudulent schemes impersonating public figures.

UK politics

Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams pose a significant risk to consumers, resembling a 'wild west' environment, according to Martin Lewis.

more#consumer-protection

Miscellaneous

fromThe Verge