Category: News
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The Phone Scam That Could Wipe Out Your Bank Account—And How to Stop It
Imagine waking up one morning, trying to check your texts, and realizing your phone isn’t working. Weird, right? Now imagine finding out a few hours later that someone drained $38,000 from your bank account. That’s not just a bad day—it’s a complete nightmare.
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How a College Professor Lost Their Life Savings to a Scam – And How It Could Happen to You Too
When we think about scams, we often imagine they target the naive or uninformed. But the truth is, anyone can fall victim—even a seasoned academic. Linda Khandro’s story, as detailed in The Seattle Times, is a chilling example of how even the most educated and accomplished individuals can be drawn into a sophisticated web of…
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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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Why is Gen Z is More Susceptible to Online Scams Than Baby Boomers?
Recent surveys show Gen Z is three times more likely to be caught in a scam and twice as likely to have their social media hacked. What makes the youngest generation so vulnerable?