Tag #Scams

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Surge in Fake Police Officer Scams in Netherlands

Reports of scams by fake police officers in the Netherlands drastically increased from 544 in 2022 to over 8000 in 2023, resulting in 1600 victims; criminals use leaked personal data and impersonate officers to steal valuables from primarily elderly individuals.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures

Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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€8.4 Million Lost to Scams in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Between January and November 2024, over €8.4 million was stolen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, through more than 2,000 scams targeting primarily older adults via phone calls, social media, and other methods.

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India's Surge in Digital Scams

Thousands of Indians fall victim to digital scams daily, losing life savings. Factors include lagging digital literacy, gender gap, and low law enforcement rates.

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Two-Stage Phone Scam Targets Russians

A two-stage phone scam where fraudsters impersonate officials to obtain verification codes and access victims' accounts, resulting in potential data breaches and financial losses.

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FBI Warns of Surge in AI-Powered Deepfake Scams

The FBI issued a warning about criminals using AI-generated deepfakes for scams, detailing 17 techniques including voice cloning, fake video calls, and impersonation of authority figures; individuals should limit online presence, verify communications, and use strong passwords.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cbsnews.com
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Nearly \$1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached an estimated \$970 million (\$439.9 million cash) for the Tuesday, December 24 drawing; this is only the third jackpot won in 2024, and the odds of winning are 1 in 302,575,350.

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forbes.com
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FBI and Check Point Warn of Surge in Online Scams During 2024 Holiday Season

The FBI and Check Point warn of a surge in online scams during the 2024 holiday shopping season, with scam websites up 89% and 80% of email offers fraudulent; record online spending of $241 billion and a 53.2% mobile share heighten the risk.

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Government Email Phishing Scam

Cybercriminals exploit hacked government emails to send fake subpoenas to tech companies, gaining access to user data. Learn how to protect yourself and your company.

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Consumer Issues and Resolutions

A collection of consumer issues and their resolutions, including a critical illness claim, a Tesco email scam, Ticketmaster ticket issues, a banking problem for an expat, and Dartford Crossing fines.

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