Scam News 1
Reformed scammer reveals con that cost woman thousands
A reformed scammer, now working for Social Catfish, exposed the tactics used to dupe a 61-year-old woman into sending thousands monthly. The United States, labeled the world’s most scammed country, battles rampant online romance scams. Chris, formerly involved in Nigerian scamming, detailed the creation of a false identity, manipulating his victim into a pseudo-engagement and extracting $20,000 monthly.
Scam News 2
Scam employs the threat of arrest for failing to pay a fine in a jury duty hoax.
Officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, issue a warning about a nationwide jury duty scam. Perpetrators posing as U.S. Marshals or government officials threaten victims with arrest for missing jury duty and demand immediate payment of a fine. The scammers possess convincing details, including personal information, court data, and even use spoofed phone numbers. The public is urged to be vigilant, never provide personal or financial information over the phone, and report any such incidents to the Federal Trade Commission or local FBI Field Office. The court emphasizes that jury summonses are sent via U.S. Mail, no payments are demanded over the phone, and fines are imposed only after a court appearance. If contacted by a scammer, individuals are advised to report the incident and authenticate calls through the U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office.
Scam News 3
Men seeking love on dating apps and social media fall victim to AI-generated women, resulting in substantial financial losses due to scams.
Artificial intelligence is manipulating individuals through texts, social media, and dating apps, with victims losing significant amounts of money to seemingly genuine women who are, in fact, computer-generated fakes. Using heavily filtered images and scripted interactions, scammers deceive victims into emotional and financial investments. The victims, drawn into romantic narratives, end up sending thousands of dollars for fake expenses. Experts caution against fast-paced romances and advise meeting in person, emphasizing the importance of skepticism and caution when encountering endearing terms from strangers online.