Author: Bastion
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Found a USB Drive? Here’s Why You Should Never Plug It In
Imagine this: You’re walking through a busy parking lot, maybe heading into the mall or out of a coffee shop. Something shiny catches your eye on the ground—it’s a USB drive. Looks harmless enough, right? Maybe someone dropped it, and it could have their important files, or it might even be blank. The temptation to…
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Illinois Woman Loses Entire $1 Million Life Savings in Devastating ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam
A woman from Illinois lost almost $1 million over the course of several months to a scammer using the “pig butchering” technique. The scam, named for how fraudsters metaphorically fatten up their victims before financially slaughtering them, involves slowly gaining the victim’s trust before making off with their savings.
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Nigerian Brothers Sentenced in Sextortion Case That Led to Michigan Teen’s Tragic Death
In a deeply tragic case that highlights the growing dangers of online exploitation, two Nigerian brothers were sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to running a sextortion scheme that targeted over 100 young men and boys across the United States, including a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
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Your Social Media Is a Goldmine for Scammers—Here’s How to Shut Them Out
Let me ask you something: Have you ever shared a fun fact about yourself on social media? Maybe answered a post like “What was your first car?” or “What’s your favorite vacation spot?” Seems harmless, right? But here’s the truth: scammers love these kinds of posts because they help them piece together your personal info,…
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What is Vishing? How to Spot and Stop Voice Phishing Scams
Have you ever picked up the phone and heard a voice on the other end claiming to be from your bank, the IRS, or even a family member in distress? Did they sound urgent, threatening, or too good to be true? That’s vishing in action.
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How ‘Recovery Scams’ Target Victims Again
Hey there. Look, I get it. If you’ve ever been scammed, you know that awful feeling—the frustration, the embarrassment, and the deep, aching regret that gnaws at you. You’re left wishing there was some way, any way, to get your money back. And you’re not alone. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and they’re ready to…
