What is "Server Detected Network Error #404"?

Our team has examined this email and found that it masquerades as a notification from an email service provider. The scammers behind this fraudulent email seek to steal personal information via a deceptive page. Such emails are known as phishing emails, and recipients should ignore them.

What is "Blockchain Rewards" scam campaign?

Our team has analyzed this scam campaign and found that there are at least two versions of this scam email. In both cases, the goal is to trick recipients into disclosing personal information on a deceptive website. Emails of this type are called phishing emails. Recipients should avoid such emails.

What is the fraudulent "SOMO Registration" site?

Our team has examined the website (registration-somogames[.]com) and found that it is a scam website posing as the real SOMO page (somo.xyz). We also found that the purpose of the fraudulent page is to steal cryptocurrency. Therefore, it is highly advisable to avoid this site and always verify the legitimacy of websites.

What is the fake "Privasea Registration" website?

During a routine investigation, our researchers discovered this fake "Privasea Registration" site (registration-privasea[.]org; other domains are possible). The scam imitates the Privasea AI Network (privasea.ai) and promises rewards to entice users into exposing their digital wallets to a crypto drainer.

What is the fake "Join MetaMask 3.0" website?

Upon examining this "Join MetaMask 3.0" website (server1.update-metamask.workers[.]dev), we determined that it is fake. It masquerades as the official site of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet. This "Join MetaMask 3.0" scam aims to trick users into exposing their digital wallets to a crypto drainer, which is designed to steal funds stored therein.

What is the fake "Permaswap Staking" website?

We have reviewed this website (permaswap[.]org) and learned that it is a fraudulent copy of the real site (permaswap.network). The fake web page is intended to trick visitors into taking actions that could result in the theft of their cryptocurrency. Therefore, permaswap[.]org should be avoided.

What kind of email is "Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)"?

After inspecting this "Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)" email, we determined that it is spam. This fake message encourages the recipient to improve their account security to avoid service interruptions. The goal is to promote a phishing website that targets email account log-in credentials.

What is the fake "Dotmoovs" platform?

Our inspection of the page (dotmoovsv2.pages[.]dev) has shown that it is a deceptive site pretending to be the original one (dotmoovs.com). The sammers behind it seek to steal cryptocurrency from individuals. Users should be cautious online to avoid falling for scams like dotmoovsv2.pages[.]dev.

What is the fake "WOOFi Wallet Connection" website?

"WOOFi Wallet Connection" is a scam masquerading as the WOOFi website (fi.woo.org). The imitator page (app-woofibridge[.]com; potentially others) functions as a cryptocurrency drainer and steal funds from exposed digital wallets. It must be emphasized that this scheme is in no way associated with the actual WOOFi platform.

Four people have been arrested for alleged insurance fraud after they claimed a bear damaged their car — but it was really a person in a bear costume, according to officials in California.

South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320 billion won ($228.4 million) in the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in the country.

Land Scam Case: അടുത്ത കാലങ്ങളില്‍ സാമ്പത്തികമായി പെട്ടന്ന് അഭിവൃദ്ധി പ്രാപിച്ച ബ്രോക്കര്‍മാരും പോലീസ് നിരീക്ഷണത്തിലാണ്. 

1. WhatsApp Wedding Invitation Scam Sparks Concerns: All You Need to Know  Republic World
2. Police warns: Wedding invites on WhatsApp are taking control of smartphones; stealing money, photos and m  The Times of India
3. All about the 'wedding invitation' scam on WhatsApp that can get your phone hacked  Moneycontrol
4. WhatsApp wedding invitations are the new cyber trap — here's how scammers are stealing your data  CNBCTV18
5. What is wedding invitation scam, how to protect yourself from it?  DNA India

MANILA, Philippines — Central Luzon cops arrested a woman with the alias “Tita” for posing as her niece to lure a victim into giving her gifts, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) said. According to the PNP ACG’s report released on Wednesday, “Tita” created a Facebook account using her then 17-year-old niece’s name and began messaging a 70-year-old meat vendor in San Manuel town in Tarlac province. The suspect lured the victim into a secret relationship, which lasted for more than a year, getting him to send money and gifts said to be worth a total of nearly […]...

Keep on reading: Tarlac woman nabbed for posing as niece in online love scam

1. Wedding Invitation Scams at rise: A single click may put you in grave danger  India TV News
2. Police warns: Wedding invites on WhatsApp are taking control of smartphones; stealing money, photos and m  The Times of India
3. All about the 'wedding invitation' scam on WhatsApp that can get your phone hacked  Moneycontrol
4. WhatsApp wedding invitations are the new cyber trap — here's how scammers are stealing your data  CNBCTV18
5. WhatsApp wedding invite scam: What to know about this and how to be alert  India Today

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated ways to lure unsuspecting victims, and some are impersonating an email help desk or support team.

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, warns that scammers sometimes use online dating and social networking sites to try to convince people to send money in the name of love. Online Dating Scams: Sending Money in the Name of Love

Be wary of e-mails or text messages that indicate a problem or question regarding your financial accounts. Criminals will attempt to direct victims to click a link or call a number to update an account or correct a purported problem. The links may appear to lead you to legitimate websites, but they are not. Any personal information you share on them could be compromised. Internet Scams: Don't Get Scammed this Holiday Season says FBI

The IRS wants taxpayers to be aware of tax scams. These scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS: Beware of Tax Scams

Scammers have found they can leverage QR codes to steal your money.

Scams are a huge problem for work at home job seekers. Business and job opportunity scams in general are in the FTC’s top 10 fraud complaints. The number of complaints soared during the COVID pandemic, unsurprisingly, as many people were desperate to find work, especially remote work. If you’re...

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I have written here often enough about work at home scams. Recently I had one try to contact me. I didn’t fall for it, of course, but I had a little fun confirming that this amazing job offer was in fact the scam I knew it to be. I’m...

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January 5, 2006 – Two new scams have hit the internet, with one common goal; making you part with your personal financial information. From all accounts, it looks like the scam artists are having a pretty good week. But with a little knowledge, you stand a fighting chance of keeping both your credit and your identity in tact.

Westmorland and Furness Council trading standards safe shopping advice.

SIBU: An elderly man lost RM136,000 after being duped in an online business transaction scam, said Sibu District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili.

He said the victim, in his 60s and unemployed, fell victim when he clicked on a link on Facebook on Oct 9 and was taken to an e-commerce platform which used the WhatsApp application.

“The victim was offered a business opportunity selling branded cosmetics items online exclusively, on the condition that he provides the capital first to enjoy the profits.

“The victim agreed and was then told to download the ‘ask-oshop’ application for confirmation of sales and to increase the capital for the stock of sales items,“ he said in a statement today.

He said that from Oct 13 till Nov 7, the victim made 32 cash transactions into 11 bank accounts on the instruction of the suspect, purportedly to increase the stock of sales items in the app.

On Sunday (Nov 10), the suspect was told that the ‘ask-oshop’ app had been frozen and was instructed to make an additional payment of RM70,000.

“Realising that he has been cheated, the victim lodged a police report at the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of the Sibu District Police Headquarters here yesterday,” he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

Hey Geeks! We've all seen those sketchy emails and messages that scream ''SCAM.'' However, the latest phishing attack reported my https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/facebook-scam-24-hours-are-left-ro-request-review-see-why/51447/Kaspersky, targeting Facebook business account owners takes things to a new level. Here's the lowdown on what's happening and how to protect yourself. ...

Ah, the holidays—where buying gifts online should be about finding the perfect ugly sweater, not losing your credit card info to some sleazy scammer. But beware, the ''card declined'' scam that is on the rise and poised to play Grinch this season. ...

Michael Smith’s fraudulent activities cheated them out of millions, and it’s now time for him to “face the music”

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how melatonin gummies may have a higher dose than what’s on the label, and they examine new research showing sedentary time may significantly enlarge […]

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says scammers are sending “very convincing” emails that look like an agency notification to schedule a safety audit.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is cautioning truck drivers about a “very convincing” fraudulent email requesting various personal information not required on agency forms.

Scam artists often follow a large storm or disaster. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has tips to help recognize and avoid common contracting scams.

Screenshot from the site of Japanese company K.K. Mirai Genomics The Moscow Healthcare Department purchased more than 50 devices and hundred of thousands of test systems for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from a company called Medpromresurs. This sounds like good news, if it was not for the dodgy reputation of the company. Thieving businessmen are trying to cash in on the disease that their compatriots suffer from while keeping an eye on the funds from the state budget too. US funded Radio Liberty investigated the Moscow's purchase, that got links to 2019 scandal in Tatarstan. The story began in September 2019. During the Eastern Economic Forum, which was held last autumn, a little-known Japanese company K.K. Mirai Genomics promised to invest 2.5 billion rubles ($30 million) in the production of a diagnostic system for infectious diseases in the Republic of Tatarstan. The systems were supposed to be subsequently acquired at the expense of mandatory medical insurance - the state budget that is. Russian company PharmMedPolis-RT acted as a partner on the Russian side. Taliya Minullina, the head of the Agency for Investment Development of the Republic, put her signature on the agreement for the production of biochips for the diagnosis of influenza. The story was highlighted by a lot of Russian media for its connection to corruption and money-laundering issues. The chips were allegedly patented in Europe, the USA and Japan (coronavirus was nowhere near back then). Strangely enough, the supposedly patented trademark for the LifeRing molecular diagnostic system that consists of disposable chips is not manufactured in any of the above-mentioned countries. Moreover, as the Versia found out, the company's offices in Japan and the United States are located in cheap Class B office buildings, which does not go along with the promise to invest 2.5 billion, because a company like that simply does not have that much money.  However, methods for rapid diagnosis of influenza are not just being developed in our country - they are already in practical use. Moreover, the time that is required for testing biomaterial is even shorter in comparison with the time period that foreign-made chips need for the same purpose.  K.K. Mirai Genomics was a very little-known company indeed: it did not even have a website at the time when the deal was signed. Mirai never provided any specifications and descriptions of the technology, nor did it say anything about the results of clinical trials. Such facts did not stop the authorities of Tatarstan, though. 

Facebook Marketplace has become a popular platform for buying and selling goods, from used cars to gaming systems. However, as with any online marketplace, it has also become a breeding ground for scams.