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Ticket scams often involve the creation of fake advertisements, posts, or listings on social media platforms, offering tickets or access to events that have already sold out. These scams can be difficult to detect, as scammers employ various tactics to make their offers appear legitimate. However, there are several red flags that fans should be …
SAN FRANCISCO—This holiday season, the FBI San Francisco division warns shoppers to look out for emerging scam trends and reminds the public to stay vigilant when purchasing items online. The FBI anticipates increased fraud schemes designed to steal consumers’ money and personal information this year. During the 2022 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime [...]
FBI Chicago SAC Robert W. Wheeler Jr. gives a message about charity fraud: Charity scams are serious crimes, and they have serious consequences. Right now, bad actors are taking advantage of people through the chaos and distress caused by global conflicts. They prey on our communities, profiting from our grief through this type of fraud. …
On this episode of Inside the FBI, we’ll learn how charity fraud scams work, how to avoid being conned, and how to report suspected incidents to the Bureau.
Paysho, the groundbreaking online escrow service, is transforming the landscape of online transactions by providing a secure platform for both buyers and sellers. In an era where online fraud and scams are rampant, Paysho emerges as much-needed protection for buyers and sellers, safeguarding all funds until all parties involved in a transaction are completely satisfied …
Tough economic times invariably see a rise in opportunistic crime, and this year has been no exception. According to Jacqui Savage, National Rentals Manger for the Rawson Property Group, cybercrime have increased both in frequency and sophistication, especially in the rental market by tricking many an unwary prospective tenants out of their security deposit. “Rentals …
Top scams to watch out for as you enjoy this year’s Black Friday sales: Despite the continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales. Statistics released by First National Bank show that over R2.4 billion …
Adv. Vusumuzi Vilakazi, Coega Development Corporation Forensic Auditor writes: Every year, from 12-18 November, organisations worldwide observe Fraud Awareness Week. It is important that as a Forensic Auditor, I contribute to this important effort to raise awareness on the topic that affects so many organisations in terms of financial sustainability and brand reputation, impacting communities …
South Africans play a greater role in becoming scam victims than they care to admit! The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals to justice. …
With the staggering rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have become prime platforms for scammers to lure victims into their web of deception. Social media scams have witnessed an alarming surge in recent years. In …
With the staggering rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have become prime platforms for scammers to lure victims into their web of deception. Social media scams have witnessed an alarming surge in recent years. In …
1. Holiday Deal Scams Fraudsters aim to scam you by advertising incredible holidays or timeshare deals, that turn out to be false The offers are often heavily discounted and are offered online via social media or dubious websites Once you have made the payment the fraudster may request more money or stop all communication. 2. …
Are we winning the battle against fraud? Significant work has been done to address the impact of fraud and scams on the South African consumer. However, it is still pertinent to take a step back and ask if we are winning any major battles regarding addressing this challenge. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) recently released a …
In the current era of digitalization, where people store sensitive information online, account takeover (ATO) attacks have become a growing concern. Data breaches have increased, with attackers constantly looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. Due to the growing sophistication of attackers, the shift to remote work and digital transactions, and the increasing value of stolen data, …
Security professionals face a challenging landscape that’s further complicated by evolving threats, limited skillsets and intense regulatory pressures Cybersecurity professionals face a multitude of challenges. Technology that’s consistently changing and evolving; a rigorously demanding regulatory environment; and protecting a distributed workforce while juggling complex interconnectivity and the customer-centric expectations of the business. All this against …
South African based Domains.co.za issued the following warning today: Over the past week many South African hosting providers (and their clients) have been the subject of Phishing Attacks targeting Domain renewals and other services. In these emails recipients are requested to login or provide banking / credit card information in order to renew their domain …
Modern consumers have become used to a plethora of easy pay options when transacting. One doesn’t think twice about using their phone or smartwatch to pay for their morning coffee after a workout session at the gym. Contactless payments (such as tapping your card or using your smartphone or smartwatch at a point of sale …
Planning a trip should be an adventure filled with excitement, not navigating a maze of online hotel booking scams. Having access to the internet has made the process of planning a trip easier and more convenient from being able to book a hotel room at the click of a button to reading about other people’s …
Education and the creation of key fraud prevention platforms increase the savings provided by the SAFPS With the South African economy following the global trend of facing a massive downturn, fraudsters are taking advantage of the desperation of consumers to try and find ways to alleviate their economic situation. Despite significant increases in key fraud …
Dear Editor There is an urgent need for improved protection of personal information and stronger cyber security measures. The DA hopes to receive bipartisan support for the bill and collaborate across the political spectrum to strengthen South Africa’s cyber security protections. The DA is proud to announce the introduction of the Cyber Commissioner Bill, officially …