Tag: online fraud
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OpenAI Disrupts LLM-Driven Social Engineering Scams
Meet the scammers who got caught out by ChatGPT - literally, as OpenAI recently disrupted a sophisticated social engineering operation from Cambodia that leveraged the AI tool to run multiple scams in tandem. This cunning network blended romance scams with investment pitches, effortlessly shifting tactics mid-conversation to swindle unsuspecting victims.
WhatsApp Scam Exploits Linked Devices Feature to Hijack Accounts
Beware of a sneaky WhatsApp scam that's hijacking accounts by tricking you into voting for a friend - but actually hands over control to attackers. One wrong click can let scammers take over your account, and you might not even get a password reset alert.
FBI Warns of Scammers Impersonating Agents on Social Media
Beware of scammers on social media pretending to be FBI agents - the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) will never contact you directly through social media, email, or phone to investigate cybercrimes or recover lost funds. If someone claims to be from IC3 on social media, they're likely a scammer.
Scammers Exploit GTA 6 Hype with Fake Pre-Order Sites
Don't fall for fake GTA 6 pre-order sites promising early access - any unofficial offer is likely a scam, and Rockstar Games will only announce legitimate pre-orders through official channels. Scammers are using professional-looking sites to trick victims into paying hundreds of dollars in cryptocurrency for a fake VIP experience.
Ukraine Cracks Down on Infostealer Operator Linked to 28,000 Stolen Accounts
Ukrainian cyberpolice, in collaboration with US law enforcement, have cracked down on an 18-year-old suspect behind a massive infostealer malware campaign that compromised 28,000 accounts, with over 5,800 used for fraudulent activities. The suspect allegedly ran the operation, selling stolen session data from a California online store between 2024 and 2025.
Romance Scammers Rake in £102M Through Emotional Manipulation
Romance scammers exploited the trust of unsuspecting victims to pocket a staggering £102 million in 2025, with the average person losing around £9,500 in these emotionally manipulative scams. This heart-wrenching trend saw a 29% surge in reported cases, with £280,000 lost daily.
FTC Warns of $2.1 Billion Losses to Social Media Scams
Scammers are making a killing on social media, with nearly one-third of reported losses - a whopping $2.1 billion - originating from these platforms in 2025, according to the FTC. That's an eightfold increase in just five years, making social media a primary target for scammers to swindle unsuspecting consumers.
Google Deploys Gemini AI to Combat Malicious Ads
Google is ramping up its ad safety game by leveraging its cutting-edge Gemini AI models to detect and block malicious ads, but scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to stay one step ahead. It's a digital cat-and-mouse game where sophisticated defenses meet adaptive adversaries.