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Don’t Fall for this Google Scam
Cybercriminals use every trick in their malicious arsenal to steal personal details. That means they often impersonate actual companies through text messages and emails, claiming something is wrong with your account.
Phishing emails, and text-equivalent smishing, are methods for compromising your accounts and profiles. Unfortunately, attacks are ramping up to the point where Google issued advice on how to beat the criminals.Read more
Scam news 2
Painters Regret Their Dealings With Scam Artists
Young artists say they often receive offers by email to purchase their paintings, but many are part of schemes to defraud them by using fake checks and phony shipping companies.
Many young artists survive their early careers with commissions from friends and family. Zachary Ginsberg was no different, participating in local fairs and selling his portraits to relatives for a couple of hundred dollars.Read more
Scam news 3
Police Warn of Snapchat Nude Photo Scam
HINGHAM – Police in Hingham say there’s been an uptick in scams targeting teenagers on Snapchat.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the department describes how the scammer poses as a woman and sends teens a request to chat.
“After an exchange of messages and photos, the suspect will request a nude photo of the victim, including their face,” police wrote. “Once the photo is received, the suspect will extort the victim for money.”Read more