Tag: online fraud
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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.