Beware of Smishing Scams: How to Protect Yourself from Text Message Fraud
ScamRipper In recent years, cybercriminals have increasingly turned to texting scams, known as “smishing,” because they know people are…
Scam Awareness
Ofcom Cracks Down on Scam Calls Using Spoofed UK Numbers
Millions of scam calls from abroad using spoofed UK landline numbers are set to be blocked, following a…
Grandparent Scam Uncovered: Lyft Driver Unwittingly Involved in Fraud Scheme
In a recent scam, a grandfather was tricked into believing his grandson was in trouble and required immediate…
Bethesda Man Scammed Out of Over $1 Million in Gold Bar Scheme
A 74-year-old man from Bethesda, Maryland, was defrauded of more than $1 million after converting his savings into…
Toronto Women Speak Out After Losing Thousands to Romance Scams
Two women from the Toronto area are sharing their experiences after falling victim to romance scams, including a…
Beware of Fake Job Offers: A Cautionary Tale Involving Letterboxd Scam
Letterboxd, a legitimate and reputable company based in New Zealand, allows its members to rate and review films.…
Oregon Couple Loses $44,000 in Facebook Customer Service Scam
An Oregon couple lost a life-changing amount of money after attempting to call a customer service line for…
Raleigh Woman Shares Story of Falling Victim to Bitcoin Scam
A Raleigh woman, Pauline Miller, recounts being drawn into a complex scam that preyed on her fear and…
North Delta Resident Loses $20,000 in Tech-Support Scam
A North Delta resident was scammed out of $20,000 in a fraudulent tech-support scheme. The Delta Police Department…
19-year-old suspect arrested for targeting 82-year-old Maryland woman in gold bar scam
Zhenyong Weng, a 19-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., has been arrested for allegedly targeting an 82-year-old woman from Silver…