Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Ask a Reporter: Does N.C. really have an unclaimed money fund or is this a scam email?: I received an email saying I had a large amount of money in the N.C. Unclaimed Property fund. No explanation was given and the site had some other state offices and information, but no information …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Beware of text message phishing scam: The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and the Department of Motor Vehicles are warning New Yorkers of a text message phishing scheme. Phishing texts are fraudulent messages designed to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
The Dirty Dozen: Scams, 2021 style: Moving on to old scams with new twists: phishing emails. These target individuals to steal personal information. They are often disguised to look like they are from the IRS. This year they have …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Warning: There’s a new scam harassing UK mobile owners, here’s what you need to avoid it: A CHILLING new warning shows the sheer number of scams targeting UK phone numbers – with calls and via WhatsApp. Here’s what you need to do to stay safe.: “Phishing” – BingNews
SBI Customers: Stay Away from These Apps to Avoid Online Frauds, Scamsters: Along with initiating the usage of masks and sanitisers, the COVID-19 pandemic has also led to a spike in cyber frauds.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Consumer advice: How to reduce the risk from online scams: Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer site. An example of the risks has been seen with the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
International gang under watch for selling stolen credit details: An international gang has come to the notice of the police for selling stolen credit card details through the dark web to a city-based gang. The gang used virtual currency through a cryptocurrency …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Mobile Access, Payment Cards, and Cybersecurity: This Week’s Top Stories: Biometric cards, mobile access, and on-road facial recognition are among the topics in this week’s roundup of the top Mobile ID World stories …: “Phishing” – BingNews
94% of organizations suffer insider data breaches: A newly released report revealed 94 percent of organizations suffered insider data breach in the last 12 months. The report was conducted by Egress’ ‘Insider Data …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. And always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize.