Scam news 1
Beware of Work From Home Scam!….
A Delhi resident fell prey to cybercrime and lost over ₹9 lakh when he clicked on a link while applying for a work-from-home job online. The victim had intended to earn some extra money, but unfortunately, he became a victim of a scam. It serves as a reminder to be cautious while applying for job opportunities online and to verify the authenticity of the source.Read more
Scam news 2
Warn Halifax Police – Extortion Scam Involving Disturbing Images
Halifax Regional Police say they’ve received two reports from locals about a scam involving threats of violence and disturbing images to extort money.
Police say the scammers claim to be members of a “cartel” and that they call and text people with accusations of attempting to use an escort service. Then they demand money.
“They threaten to harm the victim or their loved ones if they do not respond and or deliver the money,” said Const. Nicolas Gagnon. “And police believe the scammers are randomly contacting people and that the people targeted not necessarily contacted an escort service.”Read more
Scam news 3
How to Prevent a SIM Card Swap Scam
NEW YORK (WABC) — Wireless giant T-Mobile announced a personal data breach this week that exposed 37 million customers’ information to hackers.
It marks the eighth time in five years that leaks have occurred in the company’s security. Now some customers claim they’re paying the price and are being targeted by cybercriminals.
With so many companies reporting major breaches, we should all assume our personal info is out there.Read more