Technology marches ever onward, often moving more quickly than laws and regulations can catch up. That’s the vase with modern artificial intelligence technology, which has advanced at a blistering pace and created unique opportunities in both legitimate and illicit fields. Case in point: AI has given scammers the tools to …
Read MoreIf you’re the kind of person who shops online often, you’re likely familiar with the types of scams that criminals like to employ, especially around the holidays. It’s vital that you keep up with the warning signs that you might be the target of a scheme designed to part you …
Read MoreScammers are always looking for mean-spirited new ways to fleece their victims. Lately, they’ve been turning to more outlandish tactics for bringing in money. Case in point: a new fake warrant scam sees criminals posing as law enforcement in an attempt to get at your hard-earned cash. Here’s what you …
Read MoreUS cell phone users have some good news and some bad news waiting for them this summer. On the one hand, the volume of robocalls has finally dropped in the US after years of scam calls targeting everyone from coast to coast. On the other hand, the scammers aren’t done: …
Read MoreIf you’re careful online, you know how to set up two-factor authentication on your devices and accounts. This is supposed to protect you from scammers who want to log in to your bank account, your social media accounts, and your personal devices. However, even two-factor authentication isn’t foolproof anymore. There’s …
Read MoreHousing prices keep going up in the US, and people are scrambling to find places to stay that don’t cost too much. Landlords and real estate companies just keep hiking prices, and there’s little that the average person can do to change it. Housing is just expensive. Some scammers have …
Read MoreExperts say scams involving the money transfer app Zelle are on the rise. Users have reported thieves posing as bank employees contacting them via the app and requesting authorization for payments. Once a user authorizes a transaction, banks typically won’t do anything to reverse the payment. They argue that if …
Read MoreAn elderly Wisconsin man fell victim to a bizarre and involved lottery scam last month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Brown County, Wisconsin. The victim, who is not named in the complaint, was reportedly scammed by a criminal in Jamaica. The scammer tricked the victim into sending thousands …
Read MoreA Long Island resident on Thursday tricked a would-be scammer into visiting her home so police could arrest him. Jean, 73, received a phone call from a man who claimed he was her grandson and that he was in trouble for driving while under the influence. The man asked Jean …
Read MoreThe Norfolk, Virginia, police department has warned residents about a new scam targeting US residents. The scam reportedly involves a criminal calling victims’ cell phones and posing as a police officer. The scammer will claim during the call that the victim missed a court date and needs to pay back …
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