Scams
Building on earlier reports of fraudulent Claude sites, scammers have begun hijacking Claude AI chats and Google advertisements to distribute malware aimed at Mac users. Fake support pages for the Claude service are now circulating online as part of the scheme.
Reported by AI
Chile's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Tuesday banning the outsourcing of call center services abroad, with 76 votes in favor and 68 against. The measure, now sent to the Senate, imposes fines of up to 1,000 UF on violating companies. The aim is to prevent international phone scams and boost local jobs.
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.
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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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