Scam news 1
Con Artists Targeting Parents/Grandparents
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More Americans than ever rely on alarm systems, gates or doorbell cameras to help protect their families. But statistically, you are now more likely to be the victim of theft online than a physical break in at home.
A new report from the FBI reveals that Americans lost more than $10 billion last year to online scams and digital fraud. Read more
Scam news 2
Grieving Families Targeted by Scammers
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Whether it was a sudden loss or a homegoing after a long goodbye, a regional funeral services company is issuing a warning to mourners.
Virginia Beach-based Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, which operates funeral facilities in five states, is sounding the alarm after someone using the name of an Altmeyer employee contacted a couple of grieving families. Read more
Scam news 3
Fake ChatGPT Apps: Scam Alert
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Unscrupulous developers are taking advantage of the AI chatbot craze to trick people out of their hard-earned money, and it’s working.
Cybersecurity researchers from Sophos have analyzed Google’s and Apple’s mobile app stores and found multiple fake ChatGPT apps which, through dubious practices, forced users into subscribing to a service. Read more