She Was Supposed to Protect Him — Instead, She Stole His Identity. Meanwhile, Skimmers Hid in Gas Pumps and Marketers Peddled Fake DNA Tests: Three Frauds, One Ugly Truth — Millions Stolen From the Vulnerable #FraudAwareness #CrimeNews #crimestory

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RE: https://kamloops.social/@local/116324842862162463

Oof!

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Phone-based tax impersonation scams continue to rely on classic social engineering techniques: urgency, authority, and fabricated programs.

Key observations:
- Initial contact is unsolicited
- Attackers request sensitive identifiers
- Verification paths are deliberately discouraged

While technically simple, these scams remain effective due to human factors rather than technical weaknesses. Education and repeat exposure to warning signs are still critical mitigation strategies.

How do you approach awareness training for non-technical users around phone-based fraud?

Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/hang-unexpected-calls-saying-you-owe-back-taxes-those-are-scams

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PayPal subscription misuse is driving fake purchase emails — scammers exploiting trusted billing flows to phish and defraud. Always verify before you click. 📧⚠️ #PhishingScams #FraudAwareness

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-paypal-subscriptions-abused-to-send-fake-purchase-emails/

Imagine you receive a call from an AI-generated voice clone of a loved one. They say they’re in trouble, and it sounds exactly like them.

That scenario is no longer fiction. In Sherri Davidoff’s recent NBC Montana and Clearwater Credit Union interview, she and Kyle Rholl explain how AI-driven voice cloning is being used to impersonate friends and family—and why reacting under pressure is exactly what scammers count on. If a call feels rushed or emotional, hang up and call back a trusted number.

Full story: https://nbcmontana.com/news/spot-the-scam/spot-the-scam-with-clearwater-credit-union-cyber-security-scams

#fraudprevention #scams #cybersecurity #voicecloning #socialengineering #fraudawareness #financialsafety

Scammers are targeting international students with fake visa and tuition schemes — exploiting fear for profit. Awareness is the best protection. 🎓⚠️ #FraudAwareness #StudentSafety

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/29/international-students-scams-visa-status/