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Chicago victims of credit card scam warn others to be on guard: ‘I was just blinded by my naivety’
Dozens of Chicago residents have recently lost thousands of dollars to a scam where con artists will use a sad story to lure victims into paying them thousands of dollars.
Don’t have a credit card? Scammers don’t care—How to safeguard yourself against scam
A woman lost ₹98,264 to a credit card scam after being deceived by a caller posing as a bank official. The incident showcases the increasing sophistication of credit card fraud, targeting those unfamiliar with such financial instruments and emphasizing the need for vigilance.
NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns
The real link for paying your NC Quick Pass bill can be found at secure.ncquickpass.com/#/Pay. Links included in scam texts often include fraudulent websites designed to look "official," which allow scammers to steal credit card information and other valuable details from victims.
Milford police warn of package scam using stolen credit cards
Police in Milford are sounding a warning about porch pirates with a little bit of a twist. Officials said the scammers are ordering the items, usually cellphones, themselves, and in some cases, the homeowner gets stuck with a bill.
Credit card scam moving across nation | Scam of the Week
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NCDOT warns against NC Quick Pass text scam
If you use the NC Quick Pass to save money on tolls around the state, you might want to be aware of this scam going around. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Greensboro Police Department (GPD) and Burlington Police Department (BPD) have made posts alerting followers about text scams impacting NC Quick Pass users.
What's a smishing text? See examples as scam text messages target people over unpaid tolls
The text may have urgent language or appear from a legitimate source. That's by design, and it could be to your detriment.
Middleburg Heights woman defrauded of $8,000 in credit union-phone scam
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – An Ivy Lane woman reported March 4 that she was defrauded of more than $8,000 through a phone scam ...
What Is a Smishing Scam and How to Stay Safe
In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message that appears to be from a state road toll company that informs ...
Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is ...
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‘Did you authorize this?’ Texts asking that are often scams
Banks’ fraud departments have gotten pretty good at identifying questionable credit card purchases. They employ algorithms ...
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Scamming the Scammers: Meet the Deepfake Granny, Digital Bots and YouTubers Fighting AI Fraud
The heroes have their own AI-powered army. I met the people (and machines) beating the cybercriminals at their own game.