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AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes
Our investigators reveal how scammers use AI to create convincing fakes of celebrities and athletes, targeting new schemes at fans
AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes
Our investigators reveal how scammers use AI to create convincing fakes of celebrities and athletes, targeting new schemes at fans
AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes
Our investigators reveal how scammers use AI to create convincing fakes of celebrities and athletes, targeting new schemes at fans
Scammers posing as employees from well-known companies, Better Business Bureau says
A warning for consumers after scammers allegedly pose as employees from well-known companies such as DoorDash, UCSF and Freedom Debt Relief.
Calendar invite scams are rising, and AI makes them more convincing
Scammers are using calendar invitations to lure workers to phishing sites and fake calls. Here's why the attacks can be so convincing.
I was almost tricked into sending my résumé to a scammer, red flags
AI-driven job scams are targeting vulnerable job seekers, a former data analyst says. Awareness is the best course of action.
Business Bulletin: BBB warns of healthcare fraud during open enrollment
If you or a family member are considering changes to your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, your Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges you to be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, and texts offering to help you find the best plan or deal. Scammers often take advantage of open enrollment to trick people into sharing personal information, Medicare or insurance details, and financial information.
Little Rock police warn of new scam targeting business owners
Little Rock police are warning Arkansans of a new scam that targets business owners and managers.According to a social media post from the department, scammers
What to know ahead of Open Enrollment to avoid health insurance scams
Health insurance scams happen year-round, but they pick up during Open Enrollment for Medicare and the Marketplace. If you’re looking to find a new plan, you might search online. But before you click on a search result, remember: scammers and dishonest businesses sometimes pay to appear at the top.
BBB warns of fall scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are going door to door offering fake or unnecessary roof, chimney, gutter and furnace repairs, as the weather turns cooler in the Chicago area.
Business Email Compromise: How AI Is Transforming An Old Scam
Microsoft identified scammers using AI to perpetrate Business Email Compromise scams on a massive scale
Scalpers & Scammers Swoop In To Prey On Waitlisted Would-Be Steam Frame Buyers
Scalpers & scammers are circling waitlisted Steam Frame buyers like vultures with insanely overpriced listings on secondary markets.
Phony online car dealership uses real Douglas County business address
When scammers steal an identity, it’s not always personal information. They often post a phony business online but use a real address.
Phony online business uses real address
When scammers steal an identity, it’s not always personal information. They often post a phony business online but use a real address.
Eye on Scams: Louisiana business loses $18,000 to fake check scam
Scammers are sending fake checks to local businesses, tricking them into using those funds to pay people or businesses on their behalf.
Nine alleged scammers banned from entering Entertainment District
Metro Nashville Police has barred alleged members of the Krooks gang from a "safety zone" in downtown, including one of the busiest parts of Broadway.
Scammers target Hennepin County fund meant to aid businesses impacted by ICE surge
Mequon pizza shop owner on his fight to keep the business he loves alive after scam
A Mequon pizza vendor is asking for community support after losing $9,000 to scammers this spring — money he says he has been unable to recover.
Better Business Bureau shares tips for identifying scams over the phone
As the techniques that scammers use to deceive victims are becoming more elaborate, the Better Business Bureau has tips for consumers to protect themselves.
Diamondbacks' Dominican prospect is a scam victim, per detailed report
A ProPublica article exposed a baseball scammer who preys on poor families in the Dominican Republic, including one in the Diamondbacks organization.
Europe's biggest arena braces for Celine Dion ticket scams
Celine Dion fans are facing ticket scams as they flock to Paris for her comeback shows. The Plenitude Arena, hosting 26 concerts, warns of scammers exploiting high demand.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office: Scammer posing as local cop nearly cons business out of cash
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is warning local businesses to be on high alert after a police impersonator scam nearly cost a local employee her store’s cash.
Scammers may be after credit cards, personal information through fake streaming opportunities
Don't let scammers trick you when watching movies at home.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office warns of fraudulent website impersonating local business
The scammers have attempted to defraud several citizens.
Viral dashcam video leads to prison for insurance scammers
Four people pleaded guilty to charges related to the incident and two other staged crashes for big insurance payouts.
Health systems warn of coordinated phishing targeting Epic’s patient portal
It isn’t clear how many scammers are involved in the effort, but health systems across the country are warning their patients to ignore fake messages, many of which offer a “reward” in the form of a “MyChart Medicare Kit.”
Health systems warn patients of MyChart phishing scam
Scammers are masquerading as MyChart to trick patients into providing personal information. Epic says that the increase in phishing attempts are just cybercriminals taking advantage of the MyChart brand rather than a security concern.
Centralia business targeted by scammer posing as sheriff’s deputy
Police say a caller told a business employee to take cash from a register and load it onto prepaid gift cards.
Sandra Bullock reveals why scammers pushed her to join social media
Sandra Bullock is revealing the real reason she finally decided to join social media, and it wasn't just to promote her new movie.
Co-Host of Side Dish, Headkrack with the latest in entertainment headlines
Scammers are targeting celebrity podcasts in a new elaborate ruse. Plus Cosmopolitan has a new trend with some funny candidates.
Back-To-School Bargains Or Scams? Better Business Bureau Helps Missouri Families Spot The Difference (LISTEN)
Back-to-school shopping can put a strain on family budgets, and scammers know it. Matt Pilger talked with Khesha Duncan of the Better Business Bureau in Columbia about finding real deals and avoiding costly scams. Share this:
Texas restaurant claims DoorDash scammer hurt business
The owner alleged multiple strikes every two weeks.
‘Don’t just assume’: Local businesses urged to verify offers following fake email scam
Jimmy Avocado's in downtown Parkersburg describes their recent encounter with an online scammer.
Veterans: Here’s help to protect your small business
As a veteran, you’ve worked hard to protect our country. And if you’re a veteran-run small business, you know how important it is to have protections against scammers and cybercriminals. Your best defense is an informed workforce, so here are some free resources to help you start the conversation with your team.
Scammers Use FaceTime to See You Type Bank Passwords
Fraudsters pose as bank staff, record victims' login details
Scammers using AI to make fake moving companies look more convincing
Summer is a popular time to move, and the Better Business Bureau warns scammers are using AI to make fake moving companies look more convincing than ever.
FBI issues urgent Kali365 security warning for Teams, Outlook, OneDrive users
The agency warned that the hacking platform Kali365 seeks out OAuth device codes, allowing scammers to sneak past multifactor authentication.
Please I Beg of You Do Not Use “AI” In Your Business Communications
The other morning I was clearing out the multiple daily emails I get from scammers who have used “AI” to praise one of my books in order to get me to use their “marketing” s…
Scammers hijacked the identity of a famous Oregon cancer doctor to pitch ivermectin online
The bogus accounts – and others like them – alarm doctors worried about how the misinformation can harm unsuspecting patients desperate for help.
Scammers are targeting online searches for Medicare health insurance
Searching online for Medicare health insurance could lead users to scam websites designed to steal personal information.
Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers
Move also cuts off a massive market of legit users who buy cards with physical cash.
Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers
Valve says “scammers have adapted.”
Valve Is Killing Physical Steam Gift Cards In A Bid To Combat 'Scammers'
According to Valve, Steam gift card scams have become such an issue for the platform that its made the 'difficult' decision to discontinue their physical sales altogether
Physical Steam gift cards are being ended by Valve because scammers keep using them to trick people
Valve is making a major change to Steam gift cards by completely getting rid of the physical option.
"Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead. Once the current stocks are sold through, they're done.
Valve's Steam Gift Cards have been a staple in major retailers throughout the world for quite some time. But today, the firm confirmed they're being phased out.
Pate lauds new Iowa law targeting fake business filings
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says a new state law is a good first step to address scammers using an actual Iowa address when filling out online forms to register the name of a fake business. “What they’re doing to these poor homeowners is now setting them up for concern about what liabilities they […]
Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams
As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority figures, family members, or employers.
The FBI Just Issued an Urgent Warning for Anyone Using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or OneDrive Over a New Phishing Scheme
A fast-spreading cyberattack kit called "Kali365" allows low-skill scammers to hijack a user's account without ever stealing their password.
Pirated Sports Streams Are Warping TV’s Most Important Ratings
Advertisers love live sports. But good luck measuring that investment. Although tides of ad revenue flow based on the ratings of certain tentpole TV events, a new crop of scammers now operate illicit sports livestreaming rings, and there’s almost nothing broadcasters can do about it. According to a new report released Tuesday by ad tech […]
Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send email spam
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.
Run a small business? Pay your bills, not scammers
If you run a small business, you know how important it is to pay your bills. Scammers know this too and send fake invoices to businesses for products or services they never ordered in the hopes they’ll pay up.
Widow of business owner reports scammers claiming to be representatives from company: Brunswick Hills Townshi
Also in this week’s Brunswick Hills Township Police blotter, a man threatens his neighbor over debris from a ditch.
In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud is Rampant
The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”
What is National Scam Survivors Day?
BBB established National Scam Survivor Day on the second Thursday in May each year to recognize the brave people who report their experiences to benefit others and help identify and stop scammers.
Knoxville couple claim scammer used their business name to pose as repairman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville couple who operate an appliance repair business says their company name is being used by a scammer. The couple says the scammer has been operating for more tha…
Businesses' renewal emails might be a scam
Scammers are reaching out about renewing subscriptions, and you can spot the fakes using these tools.
Scammer is trying to defraud Norwalk Oyster Festival vendors, Better Business Bureau says
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people about a scam involving the Norwalk Oyster Festival. Jerry Toni, the executive director of the Norwalk Seaport Association, which runs the festival, told the BBB that a scammer is posing as his business and trying to defraud vendors. The scammer contacted previous Norwalk Oyster Festival vendors and appeared credible, the BBB said….
Love shouldn't cost a thing, but romance scammers bilk $1 billion from Americans
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are now stepping in to try and address the issue
Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you can protect your healt
If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like
From Clawdbot to Moltbot: How This AI Agent Went Viral, and Changed Identities, in 72 Hours
An AI tool that can text you and use your apps? It blew up online. What came next involved crypto scammers, IP lawyers and more.
An 82-year-old couple believed they were 'helping' a federal investigation. It was a $1.3 million scam.
Scammers impersonating Amazon, TD Bank, and the FTC convinced retirees to convert $1.3 million into bitcoin and gold. The couple is now speaking out.
WA Department of Health's vaccine hotline now being used by scammers
Apparent serial scammer cons Toledo business owner out of a donation to a fake charity event
“Miss Alex” has ripped off multiple businesses this year and is wanted by law enforcement
From shoplifting to return fraud, how America became a nation of small-time scammers, cheaters, and thieves
Everyday consumers are shoplifting, cheating on returns, and committing other "mini crimes" to get back at big businesses.
Better Business Bureau warns of holiday delivery scams targeting online shoppers
The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers or thieves to target busy buyers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips on how you can protect yourself this holiday season.
New Android update aims to stop scammers from screen recording your bank apps
Protection we all need
How scammers are targeting businesses with 1-star Google reviews in 'extortion schemes'
AI training is booming — and scammers are taking advantage
A shadow market for AI training and data labeling accounts has emerged, with scammers selling Outlier, Mercor, and Surge AI accounts online.