1. Look for the "verified" mark from the LINE program. KBank's official LINE account (LINE OA) is KBank Live. KBank's LINE account must have a green badge with a white star in front of the LINE account name. If this mark is not shown, or it is in another color, it is not...
Fake bank text messages are a type of smishing where fraudsters use text messages to impersonate financial institutions and phish for sensitive information or dupe victims into sending them money. Scammers spritz their victims with fake fraud alerts, payment confirmations, or account suspensions. ...
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Their modus operandi relies on false promises in which scammers create fake loan apps and promote them for offering huge loans and flexible repayment packages. Victims are lured into giving away sensitive personal data, including name, phone number, bank account details, and address. The malicious ...
What to do if you've fallen victim to scammers? If you have fallen victim to fraud on Telegram, take steps to minimize damage and secure your account: Change your password.Immediately change the password for your Telegram account. Use a complex password that includes not only numbers but al...
Georgia, lost over US$800,000 to a business email compromise (BEC) scam last month. Rerouting the stolen amounts in two separate transactions to fraudulent bank account, the BEC operators managed to trick the city officials by posing as P.F. Moon, a...
The bogus text messages often contain malware or direct people to websites designed to con people into giving out credit card or bank account information. The post on theFort Collins Police Services Facebookpage offers the following tips on recognizing scam texts: ...
How the alleged scammers operate DeLaine Prado listed several distinctive tactics the Google Maps' scammers used. First, the bait and switch. This is when someone searches for a local service but instead of reaching a licensed professional, they fall for a fake listing. ...
In August 2024, a crypto scam targeted Fred, a 60-year-old investor, leading to losses of over $100,000. The scammer, pretending to be from crypto exchange Coinbase, tricked Fred into sharing his account details and bank information. Fred now criticizes Google for allowing the scammer to ...
The key to these scams is that you’re asked to act quickly, deposit a fake check, and send back a portion of the funds before your bank can spot the fraud. Here are examples: Overpayment Scam: Someone sends you a fraudulent check for a product or service, but the amount is higher...