LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Scam artists are always finding new ways to try and steal money from Americans, especially the most vulnerable ones. Scams involving stealing Social Security numbers are nothing new, but there are some warnings about a new kind of scam that could impact just abou...
Social Security Scams Reel in New Parents Companies Charge Money for Free ServiceNew parents beware: A piece of mail might be on its way to you now from Washington or Texas. And it's not a congratulations card on your new baby.Kevin McDermott...
Social Security Scams BackyardProduction Social Security Scams Like so many other scams on this list, there are a bunch of different Social Security scams.One of the most popular Social Security scamsgoes as follows: a scammer reaches out to you and says your number has been suspended. You are...
We often see these types of scams advertised on social media platforms such as Facebook, where accounts have been compromised using credentials captured by a phishing website, similar to how LinusTechTips was compromised to share cryptoscams. These compromised Facebook accounts then bulk-post images...
You may feel confident in your ability to spot a scam, but it's crucial to remember scams often involve social engineering tactics that exploit human emotions and trust. The volume, increasing sophistication and diversity of different scams means there is a scam out there for everyone – includi...
Social Security Scams BackyardProduction Social Security Scams Like so many other scams on this list, there are a bunch of different Social Security scams.One of the most popular Social Security scamsgoes as follows: a scammer reaches out to you and says your number has been suspended. You are...
Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe (aka APT 36, Operation C-Major) disguises CapraRAT, an Android spyware, as popular apps to steal your data. Learn how to protect yourself from these scams. Cybersecurity researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new wave of Android spyware linked to the Pak...
FBI Says YOU Need to Watch Out for These Scams These scams are hitting people and the FBI doesn't want you to become the next victim. Gallery Credit:Billy Jenkins Social Media Shopping Scam FBI.gov, CANVA Social Media Shopping Scam
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Researchers at the email cybersecurity firm Mimecast have identified a brandnew sextortion campaign, which is somewhat unconventional. Unlike the typical scams as it is targetingGoogle Nest home security cameraowners and exploiting the common perception that IoT devices are generally unsecured. ...