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PhoolPhisher

Beware of Unsolicited Jobs Beware of Unsolicited Jobs  — Getting offered a job feels great. Maybe you've been looking for work for a long time. Or maybe you're unhappy with your current job. Or maybe you would just like to learn more about your options. It's can't hurt to talk to a recruiter can it?

AARP.ORG

AARP Fraud Watch Warns Seniors to Be Especially Vigilant During the Holidays AARP Fraud Watch Warns Seniors to Be Especially Vigilant During the Holidays  — A new report from the AARP Fraud Watch Network warns that as the holidays approach and millions of people prepare to shop and donate online, scammers are preparing to capitalize. Fake shipping alerts, bogus charities, and gift card scams are just a few of the ways that scammers hope to steal your money and your personal information.

The National CIO Review

‘Quishing’ Fuels a New Wave of Stealthy Phishing Attacks ‘Quishing’ Fuels a New Wave of Stealthy Phishing Attacks  — Cyber crooks are using sophisticated methods to bypass cybersecurity programs to get malicious QR codes to unsuspecting victims. Just a reminder that once you scan a QR code verify that the destination is a trusted site.

University of Colorado Boulder

How to Avoid Scams in the Age of AI How to Avoid Scams in the Age of AI  — AI can be a powerful tool -- even for scammers. A cybersecurity expert provides tips to avoid falling victim.

Google Blog

6 new ways Google is protecting you from scams 6 new ways Google is protecting you from scams  — Google has rolled out a number of features to help customers avoid scams. Read more to learn how best to use Google's offerings to protect yourself.

cnn.com

Crypto ATMs Function as the 'Getaway Car' for Many Scams Crypto ATMs Function as the 'Getaway Car' for Many Scams  — This is how the companies behind crypto ATMs profit as Americans lose millions to scams. "If there was a way to prevent 100% of scams there is no way this industry would survive."

Treasury.gov

U.S. and U.K. Take Largest Action Ever Targeting Cybercriminal Networks in Southeast Asia U.S. and U.K. Take Largest Action Ever Targeting Cybercriminal Networks in Southeast Asia  — American losses to online investment scams have been growing steadily, totaling over 16.6 billion dollars. In response, the U.S. Treasury and U.K. government have launched their most expansive joint campaign yet to dismantle Southeast Asia–based cybercrime networks by sanctioning 146 entities tied to the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization and cutting off the Cambodia-based Huione Group from the U.S. financial system.

Fox News

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams How to spot and stop AI phishing scams  — Everyone is talking about the power of AI these days. Unfortunately, scammers are also turning to AI to making their scams smarter and more effective. A recent victim recently lost $850,000 to a scammer who used AI to pose as Brad Pitt! Here are some tips to avoid falling for a scam.

The Guardian

Experience: I’m a scam hunter who got scammed Experience: I’m a scam hunter who got scammed  — "Because I deal with scams nearly every day, I didn’t think I’d become a victim myself – but somehow I did."

The Pride

Beverly Hills Senior Scammed Out of $59K; Richmond Man Charged in Fraud Scheme Beverly Hills Senior Scammed Out of $59K; Richmond Man Charged in Fraud Scheme  — Multiple charges have been leveled at a Richmond, California man accused of defrauding an elderly Beverly Hills resident out of $59,000 by posing as both a bank employee and a federal agent, according to a press release from the Beverly Hills Police Department. The scam unfolded on July 1, 2025, when members of an organized crime group allegedly told the victim his bank accounts were compromised by a “virus” or “hack” on his electronic devices.
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