Identity Theft Scam
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Ghost Office Scam: Applicant Shows Up For In-Person Interview, But The Company Doesn't Exist
A job applicant is scammed via a fake interview after sharing their Social Security Number and ID scans.
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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A Disturbing Trend: Viral Deepfakes Promoting Fake Investment Schemes
A deepfake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting a fake investment scheme has gone viral on Facebook, posing digital risks to lakhs of potential victims.
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"Romance Scam On Steroids": Woman Used Dating Apps To Lure Men, Steal Money
The 43-year-old is currently in custody in Mexico and is facing 21 charges, including wire fraud and identity theft
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Cryptocurrency Scams, Hacktivism Will Rise in 2022: Norton
Norton predicts rise in cryptocurrency scams in 2022. It also says that the need to go online during the pandemic and having all identity documents online may cause theft, stealing of identity, and other scams next year. The company adds that hacker activists, or hacktivists, will use their knowledge to achieve political outcomes
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2 Indians Plead Guilty In US In Multimillion-Dollar Robocalls Fraud, Thousands Duped
Two Indian nationals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft in connection with an overseas multi-million dollar robocall scam that defrauded thousands in the US, mostly elderly, the Department of Justice has said.
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Indian Immigrant Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Va. resident was part of family scam that stretched overseas and netted more than $25 million through identity theft and sham travel services.
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Ghost Office Scam: Applicant Shows Up For In-Person Interview, But The Company Doesn't Exist
A job applicant is scammed via a fake interview after sharing their Social Security Number and ID scans.
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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A Disturbing Trend: Viral Deepfakes Promoting Fake Investment Schemes
A deepfake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting a fake investment scheme has gone viral on Facebook, posing digital risks to lakhs of potential victims.
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"Romance Scam On Steroids": Woman Used Dating Apps To Lure Men, Steal Money
The 43-year-old is currently in custody in Mexico and is facing 21 charges, including wire fraud and identity theft
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Cryptocurrency Scams, Hacktivism Will Rise in 2022: Norton
Norton predicts rise in cryptocurrency scams in 2022. It also says that the need to go online during the pandemic and having all identity documents online may cause theft, stealing of identity, and other scams next year. The company adds that hacker activists, or hacktivists, will use their knowledge to achieve political outcomes
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2 Indians Plead Guilty In US In Multimillion-Dollar Robocalls Fraud, Thousands Duped
Two Indian nationals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft in connection with an overseas multi-million dollar robocall scam that defrauded thousands in the US, mostly elderly, the Department of Justice has said.
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Indian Immigrant Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Va. resident was part of family scam that stretched overseas and netted more than $25 million through identity theft and sham travel services.
