A 2021 Department of Justice report shows that 92,371 scam victims over the age of 60 lost $1.7 billion to scams in just that year alone.

Source: https://sacobserver.com/2023/07/how-to-avoid-home-improvement-scams/

A bank card being hacked, spam messages claiming to be a government body or bank are scams that many people in the Highlands have been impacted by.

Source: https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/8238637/education-is-a-key-part-of-it-stephen-jones-wants-to-destigmatise-scams/?src=rss

According to the most recent Internet Crime Report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3), businesses lost more than $2.7 billion as a result of these scams last year.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/global-impact-on-business-email-compromise-and-mitigations/

Accusing the Congress government of committing scams in rice distribution under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojna, PM Modi asked people whether they will give another opportunity to this party.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/didnt-even-spare-cow-dung-pm-on-congress-corruption-in-chhattisgarh-4439136

Additionally, raising awareness about these emerging threats can help protect others from falling victim to such heart-wrenching scams.

Source: https://voiceofsikkim.com/scammer-exploits-ai-face-swapping-to-defraud-man-of-over-rs-5-crore/

After victims started to inform the authorities of Barlow's holiday scams, there were so many calls to the police that they had to be directed to an email address because emergency callers would have been unable to get through.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11712181/Emails-reveal-crooked-travel-agent-39-duped-victims-thinking-cancer.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A lot of people and businesses have been hurt by these types of scams.

Source: http://shelburnefreepress.ca/?p=31989

Although the crypto space continues to be plagued with scams, hacks, and money laundering activities, AI presents more significant financial risks to US residents, according to Gensler.

Source: https://247wallst.com/investing/2023/08/03/gary-gensler-to-focus-on-ai-we-can-get-to-crypto-later/

Always be cautious of potential scams and ensure that you’re using a reputable platform like Tbay for these transactions.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/29/convert-amazon-gift-card-into-cash-in-2023-get-high-rates-on-tbay/

Always be on guard and advise elderly/vulnerable family members in relation to scams when you become aware of them,” said a garda spokesperson.

Source: https://donegalnews.com/woman-has-funds-withdrawn-in-scam/

And reacting to a segment on scams, Aitchesson said; "Report it to Action Fraud.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-morning-live-slapped-complaints-27965293

A new report by blockchain security company Beosin revealed that the total amount of crypto assets lost to exit scams and rug pulls was higher than the amount stolen from decentralized finance (DeFi) projects through exploits and attacks last month.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/b94769c28d9a7cf8?ref=ff

Anna played Vivian Kent, the journalist who uncovers Anna Delvey's scams.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/24108610/my-girl-anna-macaulay-culkin-quit-fame/

"Anyone who believes they fell victim in this case or other financial scams are encouraged to report it to my office or their local law enforcement agency.

Source: https://www.culvercityobserver.com/story/2023/08/31/news/bloom-charged-with-defrauding-nine-victims-out-of-nearly-250000-in-los-angeles-county/12791.html

A recent uptick in scams targeting older adults has seniors wondering who’s really calling them.

Source: https://s24526.pcdn.co/business/1638024/how-to-spot-4-social-security-scams-and-protect-your-identity

As some businesses and independent tax preparers make less than reputable claims and provide misleading information in anticipation of tax season, residents should do their homework and keep a close eye out for these kinds of deals and scams.

Source: https://www.bladenjournal.com/opinion/46036/editorial-tax-season-also-brings-scam-season

At the time of his arrest on Tuesday, and through subsequent search warrants, PGPD Financial Crimes detectives recovered multiple pieces of evidence indicative of these scams to include more than $100,000 in counterfeit cash at his Florida home.

Source: https://smnewsnet.com/archives/525263/florida-man-identified-and-arrested-in-connection-to-pigeon-drop-scams/

Avoid lenders who request upfront payments as they could be scams.

Source: https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2023/11/how-to-get-a-1000-quick-loan-with-no-credit-check-in-maryland/

“Because the scams are carefully designed to press the right buttons and people, for all we might like to think of ourselves as above the animal kingdom, are still subject to the stimulus/response cycle and doubly so when under stress”.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/kerry-adler-and-son-josh-involved-in-blackmailing-uae-residents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kerry-adler-and-son-josh-involved-in-blackmailing-uae-residents

BEC scams in 2020 alone recorded over &$1.8 billion compared to other cybercrimes.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/global-impact-on-business-email-compromise-and-mitigations/