The force issued the alert on Friday, a day after officers revealed a new tactic used to dupe a businesswoman out of HK$41 million worth of cryptocurrency in an online investment fraud. Inspector Leung Man-yee on Thursday said the fraudsters had orchestrated in-person transactions to lower the victim’s guard and trick her into going along …
With a rise in online scams, India is facing an increasing number of cybercriminal activities, especially on platforms like WhatsApp. Scammers are constantly innovating new tactics to deceive unsuspecting users, often through WhatsApp calls. These calls are used to coerce individuals into sharing sensitive banking information and personal details. Despite this concerning trend, there are …
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Ohio ranked fifth in the US in internet crime last year, according to a report released Wednesday by the FBI. Indiana ranked 16th and Kentucky was 31st. Americans lost $12.5 billion to online fraud cases – up from only $3.5 billion five years ago and up 22 percent from 2022 to 2023. …
In an increasingly interconnected digital world, the threat of phishing attacks has grown exponentially, posing a significant risk to individuals and organisations alike. These deceptive and malicious attempts to steal sensitive information, such as personal data and financial details, have become a pervasive concern in cyberspace. In this article, we will talk about phishing attacks …