Truffa

A 25-year-old Hong Kong woman lost more than HK$2.25 million (US$287,190) in a job scam within one month. She responded to an online ad for a part-time helper role, leading her to sign documents and take out loans. The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions has called for tighter rules on verifying employers on online platforms.

19 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Sabato (18 aprile), la polizia militare ha arrestato cinque persone e fermato un minorenne in un call center clandestino a Itanhaém, sulla costa di San Paolo. La banda si fingeva un programma televisivo per ingannare le vittime con falsi premi, richiedendo pagamenti tramite Pix. Il gruppo ha confessato di guadagnare tra i 5.000 e i 10.000 R$ al giorno.

Threat actors are mailing physical letters impersonating Trezor and Ledger to trick cryptocurrency hardware wallet users into revealing recovery phrases. The letters create urgency by claiming mandatory checks are required to avoid losing wallet access. Victims scanning included QR codes are directed to phishing sites that steal their wallet information.

05 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital has issued an official statement clarifying that it does not charge or authorize any payments related to employment opportunities. This follows circulating reports suggesting demands for money linked to recruitment at the facility. Chief Executive Officer Dr Zeinab Gura emphasized that all hiring follows relevant laws and hospital policies.

I truffatori ora inviano SMS altamente personalizzati fingendosi corrieri, includendo nomi, indirizzi e talvolta codici di accesso delle vittime. Questi messaggi, legati a recenti violazioni di dati, portano a siti falsi progettati per rubare informazioni personali. Le autorità sconsigliano di cliccare sui link e consigliano di verificare direttamente con i servizi ufficiali.

17 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A cryptocurrency investor lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin after scammers impersonated Trezor support to steal a recovery seed phrase. The theft, revealed on January 16, 2026, by investigator ZachXBT, involved 1,459 Bitcoin and 2.05 million Litecoin stolen on January 10. The attacker laundered funds through Thorchain and converted them to Monero, causing the privacy coin's price to surge 36%.