Scams

Illustration of a person checking their phone for a spoofed call warning on Android, highlighting Google's new deepfake detection feature.

Google adds detection for spoofed calls to Android phones

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Google is rolling out a new feature to Android devices that detects impersonation scams involving spoofed calls. The update targets the rising threat of AI-generated deepfake voices in financial fraud. It begins deploying this month on phones running Android 12 and higher.

German court jails 12 in Nigerian love scam network

A Munich court on Thursday sentenced 12 members of a Nigerian organised crime ring to prison terms of between three years and four months and eight and a half years for their roles in romance scams and money laundering.

Deepfake as a service sees 39% spike in dark web

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Conversations about deepfake as a service have risen sharply on the dark web. Experts warn this could drive more fake boss scams. Businesses are advised to prepare accordingly.

तकनीक

Scammers expand Claude malware campaign to target Mac users via ads and fake support sites

America

Chilean lower house approves ban on outsourcing call centers abroad

Europe

Over 300 reports in escalating wave of fake traffic fine SMS scams

Consumer Federation sues Meta over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

The Consumer Federation of America has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of failing to protect users from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The suit, alleging violations of Washington D.C. consumer protection laws, claims Meta has misled users and prioritized profits over safety. It includes examples of scam ads found in Meta's ad library.

East Kalimantan Hajj office warns pilgrims against quick Hajj scams

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The East Kalimantan Ministry of Religious Affairs office has warned the public to be vigilant against unclearly licensed quick Hajj and Umrah offers. The alert follows frequent scams costing pilgrims billions of rupiah. Acting Head of the East Kalimantan Kemenag Office, Mukhlis Hasan, stressed thorough verification before payments.

Fake IT support scam infects company devices with Havoc malware

A deceptive tech support scam has tricked employees into compromising their company computers. Posing as IT help, scammers guide victims through steps that install Havoc malware. The attack begins with spam emails and escalates via fake phone calls.

South Carolina officials warn of rising cryptocurrency scams

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State leaders and consumer advocates in South Carolina have highlighted a surge in cryptocurrency scams, particularly those exploiting crypto ATMs. Officials gathered at the State House to detail how these schemes operate and urged greater public awareness. Legislation is under consideration to enhance protections around these machines.

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