Scammers Exploit Hostage Release for Fraudulent Fundraising
Following the release of three hostages from 471 days of Hamas captivity, scammers created fraudulent fundraising campaigns, collecting tens of thousands of dollars before being exposed; authorities urge the public to verify legitimacy before donating.
Scammers Exploit Hostage Release for Fraudulent Fundraising
Following the release of three hostages from 471 days of Hamas captivity, scammers created fraudulent fundraising campaigns, collecting tens of thousands of dollars before being exposed; authorities urge the public to verify legitimacy before donating.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Children Vulnerable to Cybercrime via Bank Cards
Russian children's increased use of bank cards exposes them to cybercrime; criminals exploit their trust to steal money or involve them in money laundering schemes, prompting banks to require parental consent and schools to launch cybersecurity awareness programs.
Russian Children Vulnerable to Cybercrime via Bank Cards
Russian children's increased use of bank cards exposes them to cybercrime; criminals exploit their trust to steal money or involve them in money laundering schemes, prompting banks to require parental consent and schools to launch cybersecurity awareness programs.
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56% Bias Score
Cryptocurrency Scam Targets Remote Workers, Over \$2 Million Stolen
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against an unknown network of scammers who stole over \$2 million in cryptocurrency from at least seven victims nationwide by offering fake remote work opportunities through text messages.
Cryptocurrency Scam Targets Remote Workers, Over \$2 Million Stolen
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against an unknown network of scammers who stole over \$2 million in cryptocurrency from at least seven victims nationwide by offering fake remote work opportunities through text messages.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerian Fact-Checkers Uncover Sophisticated Online Scams in Meta's 2024 Program
Three Nigerian interns working with Meta's third-party fact-checking program in 2024 identified prevalent online scams, including engagement bait, impersonation of businesses like Jumia, and friend-based investment schemes, exploiting seasonal trends and trust to defraud users.
Nigerian Fact-Checkers Uncover Sophisticated Online Scams in Meta's 2024 Program
Three Nigerian interns working with Meta's third-party fact-checking program in 2024 identified prevalent online scams, including engagement bait, impersonation of businesses like Jumia, and friend-based investment schemes, exploiting seasonal trends and trust to defraud users.
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24% Bias Score
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
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36% Bias Score
INTERPOL advocates for "romance baiting" terminology change in online investment fraud
INTERPOL is urging a change from the term "pig butchering" to "romance baiting" to describe online investment fraud, arguing that the former is victim-blaming and hinders reporting, while the latter accurately reflects the criminals' sophisticated emotional manipulation and empowers victims.
INTERPOL advocates for "romance baiting" terminology change in online investment fraud
INTERPOL is urging a change from the term "pig butchering" to "romance baiting" to describe online investment fraud, arguing that the former is victim-blaming and hinders reporting, while the latter accurately reflects the criminals' sophisticated emotional manipulation and empowers victims.
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52% Bias Score
Lower Saxony Sees Sharp Drop in Reported Love Scams in 2024
Reported love scams in Lower Saxony, Germany, significantly decreased in 2024 to under 100 cases by November, down from several hundred in 2021, due to increased awareness campaigns by police and dating platforms; however, a high number of unreported cases likely remain.
Lower Saxony Sees Sharp Drop in Reported Love Scams in 2024
Reported love scams in Lower Saxony, Germany, significantly decreased in 2024 to under 100 cases by November, down from several hundred in 2021, due to increased awareness campaigns by police and dating platforms; however, a high number of unreported cases likely remain.
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24% Bias Score
Khabarovsk Cybercrime: 6.5 Million Rubles Lost in Latest Scams
Cybercriminals stole over 6.5 million rubles from 31 people in Khabarovsk Krai last week using methods such as fake messages, phishing links, and SIM-swapping; last year's losses reached almost 1 billion rubles.
Khabarovsk Cybercrime: 6.5 Million Rubles Lost in Latest Scams
Cybercriminals stole over 6.5 million rubles from 31 people in Khabarovsk Krai last week using methods such as fake messages, phishing links, and SIM-swapping; last year's losses reached almost 1 billion rubles.
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36% Bias Score
WhatsApp Scam Costs Australians \$37 Million
A London marketing agency's identity was stolen by scammers running a WhatsApp employment scam targeting Australians, resulting in \$37 million in losses from January to November 2023, exposing vulnerabilities in social media platforms' fraud prevention measures.
WhatsApp Scam Costs Australians \$37 Million
A London marketing agency's identity was stolen by scammers running a WhatsApp employment scam targeting Australians, resulting in \$37 million in losses from January to November 2023, exposing vulnerabilities in social media platforms' fraud prevention measures.
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32% Bias Score
Gmail Account Hack Leads to \$500,000 Cryptocurrency Theft
A Seattle firefighter lost \$500,000 in cryptocurrency after a hacker, using a combination of fake Google support emails and a real Google phone number, convinced the victim to approve an account recovery prompt, granting access to his account and cryptocurrency stored in Google Photos.
Gmail Account Hack Leads to \$500,000 Cryptocurrency Theft
A Seattle firefighter lost \$500,000 in cryptocurrency after a hacker, using a combination of fake Google support emails and a real Google phone number, convinced the victim to approve an account recovery prompt, granting access to his account and cryptocurrency stored in Google Photos.
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52% Bias Score
AI-Driven Investment Scams Surge on Social Media
AI-powered investment scams are proliferating on social media, using fake websites, celebrity endorsements, and promises of unrealistic returns to defraud victims of millions of euros; in December alone, Meta's ad library showed over 400 active ads linked to suspicious sites.
AI-Driven Investment Scams Surge on Social Media
AI-powered investment scams are proliferating on social media, using fake websites, celebrity endorsements, and promises of unrealistic returns to defraud victims of millions of euros; in December alone, Meta's ad library showed over 400 active ads linked to suspicious sites.
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48% Bias Score
France Launches 17Cyber Platform to Aid Cybercrime Victims
France launched 17Cyber, a new online platform to help victims of cyberattacks and online scams, providing initial diagnostics, suggesting actions, and directing users to appropriate reporting channels or specialized services, aiming to improve the fragmented landscape of cybercrime support.
France Launches 17Cyber Platform to Aid Cybercrime Victims
France launched 17Cyber, a new online platform to help victims of cyberattacks and online scams, providing initial diagnostics, suggesting actions, and directing users to appropriate reporting channels or specialized services, aiming to improve the fragmented landscape of cybercrime support.
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24% Bias Score