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A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated that around 70,000 people fell victim to romance scams in 2022, costing about $1.3 billion, with the median loss for each victim being $4,400. The report stated that many of those scams
A scheming young woman left her own grandfdather penniless in a “mean and destructive” scam. Olivia Crutchley fleeced £75,000 from Roy Crutchley whom she described as her “best friend” after inventing a legal battle with B&Q and billing him for her supposed solicitors fees. She conned
Finding a long-term rental in an inflationary market is really a challenge, and scammers know that and are taking advantage of this vulnerability. Whether you are looking for an apartment or a house, scammers are trying to fool you in a bunch
Two new email phishing scams are on the rise for those who use Facebook or have an Apple product. Evidence confirms that scammers are trying to get a hold of your personal and private information, and I want to tell you how to
Avoid Cash App scams Cash App has become a popular money-transferring app similar to Venmo and Zelle, Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson reports. Cash App has become a popular money-transferring app, similar to Venmo and Zelle. Since it was created nearly ten years
Rogue nations including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea continue to close the cyber capabilities gap on the U.S., utilizing a range of operations that have created an increasingly complex and difficult security landscape to navigate. “Cyber warfare isn’t just about access
Match Group Inc., the parent company of popular dating apps Tinder, Hinge and Match, has rolled out a new campaign to warn and inform daters about online romance scams. The company said Tuesday that users across Tinder, Hinge, Match, Plenty of Fish,
An “environmental catastrophe” is “waiting to be discovered” across the UK due to inaction on waste disposal scams, a Tory former minister has warned. David Davis today joined other MPs in urging the Government to do more to tackle landfill tax fraud