Tag: fraud

Nearly 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

December 17, 2024

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects in a raid on the Big Leaf Building in Lagos, believed to be a hub for fraudsters According to Reuters*, the suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were involved in luring victims with romance offers and fake cryptocurrency investments. The building housed a call center targeting victims … More Nearly 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

Black Friday turning into Black Fraud Day

November 19, 2024

Black Friday is increasingly being exploited by scammers, turning it into “Black Fraud Day,” according to Britain’s cybersecurity chief.According to The Guardian*, criminals are using AI to create sophisticated scams, targeting shoppers eager to save money during the cost-of-living crisis. The festive season is now a prime time for cybercriminals, with over 16,000 reports of … More Black Friday turning into Black Fraud Day

What is “scam likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

November 18, 2024

Tired of dodging all those ‘scam likely’ calls? Here’s what’s behind the label and how to stay one step ahead of phone scammers. Despite all the wonders of modern technology, it is often the old ways that we rely on most. That’s certainly true of communications. We may have email, video conferencing, text, social media … More What is “scam likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data

October 29, 2024

With its latest Ultimate subscription tier for consumers, ESET introduces a globally available Identity Protection service that regularly scans black markets on the dark web for stolen personal data and identity. Sometimes life can be unfair. Let’s say you are a tech-savvy person who often serves as home admin for your family and are well … More Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data