Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Straight Talk: Don’t fall for the many types of phishing scams: Better Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offers tips and advice for consumers to avoid fraudulent practices. BBB recommends it is even more important than …: “Phishing” – BingNews
DOC inmate escapee now in custody: The Department of Corrections inmate who escaped, Jason Laird, has been found and is now in custody. The Ozark County Sheriff’s Department said Laird was apprehended by the Ozark County and Douglas …: “Phishing” – BingNews
UP cops carry out digital literacy drive for cybercrimes: There are many victims of phishing, fraud, impersonation and several other cyber offences. Many such crimes can be resolved very quickly if one knows who to approach and when. Hence we are organising …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Crypto-Miners May Be The Reason Your Electricity Bill Is Still High During Lockdown: Unlike ransomware attacks which tend to be more frightening and require to be dealt with quickly, crypto-miners flourish the longer they are hidden and use this stealth in the long term to profit from …: “Phishing” – BingNews
BEWARE: Shaun Trista and FlowCode and Flow.Page are a phishing sites: BEWARE: Shaun Trista and FlowCode and Flow.Page are a phishing sites ?”Hello everyone, If you want to lose possibly 15-20 lbs in a month then check this …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Pre-empting a cyber pandemic: A reminder to revisit digital security in the COVID-19 era: The problem of COVID-19 related cyber fraud and online scams is not localized. The Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report released in April, 2021 has revealed that in the past one ye …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Microsoft says new breach discovered in probe of suspected SolarWinds hackers: The company said it had found the compromise during its response to hacks by a team it identifies as responsible for earlier major breaches at SolarWinds and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ). Microsoft said …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Nobelium hackers accessed Microsoft customer support tools: Microsoft says they have discovered new attacks conducted by the Russian state-sponsored Nobelium hacking group, including a hacked Microsoft support agent’s computer that exposed customer’s …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: It’s ok to say No – As difficult and preposterous as it sounds to deny a customer. Take heed that if their credentials and other information point towards a threat then you will end up loosing way more than just your business if you go ahead with your business transaction. You will end up loosing your merchandise as well as the money you had received (charge-backs).