Crypto scams prey on confusion over Elon Musk’s DOGE
Public and private alarm has spiked since Elon Musk officially began executing the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s agenda by gaining access to sensitive databases, dismantling federal agencies, and unceremoniously…
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16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams – Press Enterprise
A probe into auto insurance fraud across Southern California has led to arrests of 16 people involved in an alleged scheme that preyed on car accident victims in the Inland…
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Amanda Riley & Sam Bankman-Fried: Famous Scams Exposed
10 Notorious Fraudsters Who Scammed Their Way Into History. Throughout history, various swindlers have turned trust into personal fortune, only for their deceptive schemes to eventually crumble. As the world…
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New Chatbot for Malware Creation, Scams
Security researchers have discovered a new malicious chatbot advertised on cybercrime forums. GhostGPT generates malware, business email compromise scams, and more material for illegal activities. The chatbot likely uses a…
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How to donate to LA fire victims, and avoid falling for scams
Finding ways to help from afar in the wake of natural disasters, like the Los Angeles fires, isn’t always straightforward. Despite the best of intentions, people can sometimes do more…
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Top 9 Wire Transfer Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Top 9 Wire Transfer Scams (and How To Avoid Them) Wire transfer scams can wipe out your house deposit or savings in no time. Get the lowdown on how these…
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Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams
AI-powered deepfake technology is already plaguing the business world, but using AI can lower companies’ cyber insurance costs, according to a pair of surveys flagged by Legal Dive this week. …
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4 indicted in LA in scheme to launder proceeds of scams – Orange County Register
LOS ANGELES — Three Southern California residents are among four defendants named in a seven-count indictment charging them with participating in a scheme to launder the proceeds of cryptocurrency investment…
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Why do smart people fall for scams? – Orange County Register
This month, our articles have shared some of the ways that you can safeguard yourself and your family from the multitude of scams out there. Here, in a nutshell, are…
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How to avoid immigration scams
For several years, Oswaldo Rafael Cabrera touted his services as an immigration attorney in advertisements, social media posts and interviews with Spanish-language news outlets. Unfortunately for his many clients, Cabrera…
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FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could ‘turbocharge’ fraud and scams
Washington CNN — Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a “turbocharging” of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack…
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