Tag: scam
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The Rise of AI Kidnapping Scams and How to Stay Safe
Imagine this: You’re going about your day, maybe finishing up some chores or getting ready for dinner, when your phone rings. The number’s unfamiliar, but something in the back of your mind tells you it might be important. So, you pick up. And then your world stops. On the other end, you hear the voice…
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The Wrong Number Text Scam: How a Simple Text Can Lead to Financial Ruin
The “wrong number” text scam is a deceptive tactic that’s become increasingly common. You get a message from a number you don’t recognize. They start off polite, maybe even apologetic, claiming they’ve dialed the wrong number. So far, it seems innocent enough—just a simple mistake, right? But then things get interesting. They suggest you get…
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Anatomy of a Subtle Email Scam
I woke up this morning, like many of you, to a mountain of emails. But one in particular caught my eye: an offer for a free Yamaha baby grand piano. Now, I love music as much as the next person, but something about this screamed “SCAM!”
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Beware of the Fake Parking Ticket Scam
There’s a new scam out there that’s targeting unsuspecting drivers, and it’s sneakier than you might think. We’re talking about fake parking tickets with QR codes, and if you’re not careful, it could cost you big time.
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Don’t Fall for the Process Server Scam
Have you ever received a voicemail like this? “Your case number is 24021546. This is Mark Adams with process servers verification, and we’re making our final attempt to serve court summons to the property address attached to this record.
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How Elon Musk Deepfakes Are Scamming YouTube Viewers
In a disturbing trend that highlights the growing sophistication of online scams, YouTube is grappling with an influx of fake Elon Musk livestreams designed to defraud cryptocurrency investors. These elaborate schemes, which often feature deepfake technology and hijacked channels, have managed to fool thousands of viewers and raise serious concerns about platform security and user…