SCAM
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Philippine police arrested more than 450 people in a raid on an allegedly Chinese-run offshore gaming operator in Manila, the country’s anti-organised crime commission has said. Initial interrogations suggested the suburban site had been operating as a scam centre, targeting victims in China and India with sports betting and investment schemes, the commission said after…
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Singer Spyro has accused popular music executive Ubi Franklin of scamming him $5,000. In an interview on the Echoroom podcast, the musician said he was deceived by Franklin into performing at a birthday party in Ghana under the guise of a request from Davido. He claimed that Franklin refused to pay him after the event,…
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Elderly homeowners who are expected to lose winter fuel payments are being targeted in a new scam. Fraudsters claiming to be from fake companies like UK Energy Hub and UK Eco Home Services are pressuring homeowners over the phone to upgrade to a safer and more efficient loft insulation, according to consumer choice group, Which?…
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In a report published this week, Microsoft said that hackers backed by Russia, China, and Iran have been using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from OpenAI to improve their skills and trick targets. In its report, the U.S. tech giant said it tracked hacking groups affiliated with Russian military intelligence, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and the Chinese…
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People are being warned of a new scam which tries to persuade individuals to buy gold and jewelry, in what a major bank has called a change of approach by fraudsters. HSBC have warned that the scam involves bank customers being told they have been chosen to help with an investigation into the branch, or…
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Religious sect indicted for money laundering not church, mosque – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has clarified that the religious sect that was revealed by its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to have been indicted for money laundering is neither a church nor a mosque. Olukoyede had revealed that the anti-graft agency traced the sum…
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The Office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent online loan application circulating on social media platforms. The fake offer, titled “N200,000 Palliative Loan By the Senate,” features a misleading image of Senator Akpabio alongside the coat of arms and the logo of the…
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To settle allegations that it submitted false claims for medical services, including COVID-19 testing, Total Access Urgent Care, one of the largest urgent care chains in Missouri, will pay US$9.1 million. The company manages more than two dozen clinics in the St. Louis area. On December 21, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced the settlement. In…
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In the Holiday Edition Threats Report, Visa anticipates threat actors will use advanced schemes to exploit consumers’ information during the holiday season and shares tips and tricks for safe transactions. Visa Inc., a world leader in digital payments, revealed its Holiday Edition Threats Report, which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both…
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Phishing trends 2023 LinkedIn LinkedIn is used by more than 850 million people across more than 200 countries and regions. With so many people using the platform, it is the perfect target for email phishing attacks. In Q1 of 2021, phishing emails using LinkedIn as cover were the most clicked-on social media mail, at 42%, ahead…
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Phishing Overview Phishing is a type of cybercrime whereby cyber criminals send spam messages containing malicious links, designed to get targets to either download malware or follow links to spoof websites. These messages were traditionally emails, but have since been employed through texts, social media and phone calls. Phishing remains the most common form of…
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The Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has asked Google to remove 18 more digital loan apps from the Google Play store. The commission stated that these apps are operating on the Google Play store without regulatory approval or in violation of the Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and Guidelines for Digital Lending, 2022…
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Bank scams are an unfortunate and infuriating reality of our modern world. The lasting impact they can have is far reaching, with some victims losing everything from their homes to their treasured relationships with friends and family. Despite what many people believe, anyone at any age can be affected. In fact, reports have found that people aged…
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There are many scams targeting businesses. They always try to steal your data. They will try to steal your personal and private data. They then blackmail you and convince you to pay a huge amount of money. They sometimes offer you services you don’t need and then charge you for them. Always know these types…
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Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money using cryptocurrency. To steer clear of a crypto con, here are some things to know. Only scammers demand payment in cryptocurrency. No legitimate business is going to demand you send cryptocurrency in advance – not to buy something, and not to protect your money. That’s always…
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Scammers come up with all sorts of stories to convince you to send money or share your information. They might call or send you a text or email, pretending they’re tech support from Microsoft or Apple. They’ll tell you to put money on a gift card or spend cryptocurrency to protect yourself from a security breach. Don’t. It’s a…
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