Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Letters to the Editor: COVID-19 is not a hoax; Voting should be accessible to every citizen: COVID-19 is not a hoax. Last April British citizens eagerly anticipated faster internet as 5G towers were being installed and yet 30 of the towers were burned and vandalized. A po …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Netflix scam: These are the warning signs to look out for: What does the scam look like? The email, which has been landing in inboxes across the country, tells users that they could win a year’s worth of premium Netflix subscription by …: “Phishing” – BingNews
The Morning After: Trump threatens to ‘ban’ TikTok: Charging documents from the prosecutors claim the Florida teen conducted a spear phishing attack by pretending to be Twitter IT and convincing an employee to hand over credentials. Looking forward, we …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Epic Twitter hack: US teen charged as ‘mastermind’: San FranciscoCriminal charges were filed on Friday against the suspected teenage mastermind of an epic Twitter hack and two others who allegedly helped hijack celebrity accounts to swindle people out …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Manitowoc seniors: Here’s how the ADRC can help amid COVID-19: Cathy Ley, director of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore, shares her monthly update of news and notes for seniors.: “Phishing” – BingNews
US charges three people for roles in epic Twitter hack: US prosecutors on Friday announced they have charged three people, one of them from Britain, for roles in hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts and tricking people out of money. The US attorneys office …: “Phishing” – BingNews
US teenager charged in massive Twitter hack: Prosecutors in Florida on Friday said they have filed a slew of criminal charges against a 17-year-old accused of masterminding the massive hack of high-profile Twitter users in mid-July.: “Phishing” – BingNews
3 Individuals Charged With Hacking Celebrity Twitter Accounts: The attackers targeted 130 Twitter accounts, ultimately tweeting from 45, accessing the Direct Messages inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter data of 7 accounts …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Three Charged in July 15 Twitter Compromise: Three individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in the July 15 hack on Twitter, an incident that resulted in Twitter profiles for some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
3 young hackers charged with compromising 130 top Twitter users (Ld): The US Department of Justice has charged three young individuals (including one juvenile) with hacking Twitter last month that compromised the accounts of …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Don’t deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.