Scams are everywhere, and they're getting smarter. It's not just about the money you lose. It's about the mess it leaves behind. Take Larry, for example. He and his wife saved over a million dollars. It took them a lifetime. But scammers took it all in just six months. And that's not even the worst
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
Older adults are increasingly becoming targets of cyber threats. To combat this, a new online training program has been introduced. This program focuses on teaching seniors how to protect themselves from various online dangers. The training is designed for seniors living in the Atlanta area, but it
In Clinton County, Iowa, a man named Boston found himself in a nightmare after a simple text message. It all started with a message that seemed harmless: "Hello Mark, I've been expecting your call. " Boston, thinking it was a wrong number, replied politely. Little did he know, this was the beginning
Taylor Swift has become a prime target for online scammers using AI technology. Her face and voice are frequently cloned to trick fans into sharing personal information or money. This issue is widespread, with one in ten Americans falling victim to such scams, losing an average of $525. The problem
She Zhijiang, a man with ties to China, Cambodia, and Myanmar, has been sent back to China after a long legal fight. He is accused of running a big criminal network that included online scams, illegal gambling, and other serious crimes. This network operated out of a place called Yatai New City in M
Scammers are using AI to create fake celebrity endorsements, and it's a growing problem. A recent study found that 72% of Americans have seen a fake celebrity or influencer endorsement online. Taylor Swift is the most impersonated celebrity, followed by Scarlett Johansson, Jenna Ortega, and Sydney S
In a bold move, the United States has slapped sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for its role in cyber scams. This group, the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, along with four of its leaders, is now in the U. S. Treasury Department's crosshairs. The sanctions also extend to entities and an individ
The U. S. is stepping up its game against crypto scams. A new team, called the Scam Center Strike Force, is joining forces to take down these frauds. This team includes the DOJ, FBI, Secret Service, and others. They aim to stop scams that trick people out of billions of dollars. These scams, known
A new movie, The Unexpecteds, turns the tables on the usual action heroes. Here, the stars are everyday folks, not muscle-bound superheroes. The director, Alejandro Montoya Marín, calls them schlubs, but he means it with affection. These are regular people who stumble into a fight against a slick on
