Aussies eager to snag a bargain on Facebook Marketplace are being warned about a new scam that’s leaving buyers empty handed and out of pocket.
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Suspected Work from Home Scam
Melissa accepted a work from home scam position offered by a company she found online. Initially, everything seemed legitimate but that soon changed.
Continue ReadingThe Unheard Melody of Fraud
Mike Smith, has been charged with music streaming fraud, accused of stealing millions from streaming services using artificial intelligence and bots.
Continue ReadingShwe Kokko A City Built on Scams
Across the border from Thailand, a new city is rapidly taking shape called Shwe Kokko a city built on scams. One that involves rampant criminal scams.
Continue ReadingDevastating Romance Scam
Kirsty, a florist and mother of four, has become the latest victim of a devastating online romance scam, losing over £80,000 after meeting a man online.
Continue ReadingPolice Crack Credit Card Fraud
The Westlake Police Department has successfully dismantled a credit card fraud operation, leading to the arrest of two men from Detroit.
Continue ReadingUTEP Students Phishing Scam
A phishing scam targeting students at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as victims financial aid was redirected to fraudulent accounts.
Continue ReadingCybersecurity Warns of Scammers
Cybersecurity expert is sounding the alarm about scammers and criminal groups targeting disaster victims and exploiting their financial vulnerability.
Continue ReadingPhone Scam Targeting Carver County
The Carver County Sheriff’s Department is alerting residents about a phone scam sweeping the area, where fraudsters are impersonating sheriff’s officers.
Continue ReadingMartin County Sheriff’s New Scam
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a scam with scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers in an attempt to steal money.
Continue ReadingCredit Card Fraud Protect Yourself
Credit card fraud takes many forms, from identity theft to unauthorized online transactions. The consequences can be costly, both financially and emotionally.
Continue ReadingEastern Ontario Woman Bank Scam
An Eastern Ontario woman has found herself of what authorities are calling an increasingly sophisticated bank scam, losing nearly $20,000 to scammers.
Continue ReadingScam Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Zhichao Huang, a 37-year-old suspect accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scam that defrauded a Washington woman of over $624,000, has pleaded not guilty.
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