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UK Tourists Warned of Parking Scam Targeting Major Holiday Destinations
Brit Holidaymakers Warned of Parking Scam in Alicante By Esther Marshall | Updated: 13:00 BST, 12 June 2025 Tourists and locals in Alicante, Spain, are being urged to stay vigilant after reports of a sophisticated parking scam targeting vehicles across the city. Fraudsters are placing fake fines on car windshields, complete with QR codes that […]
"How I Fell for an Online Scam: Protecting Yourself from Financial Ruin and Identity Theft"
Jean’s $200K Scam Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale of Online Deception (Approx. 600 words) [Image: A person holding a smartphone with a "Words with Friends" game visible on the screen.] Jean, a financially savvy woman from the Midwest, found herself entangled in two devastating online scams, losing over $200,000 and facing 29 years in prison. Her […]
Alert: ‘Hi Mum’ WhatsApp Scam Uses AI Voice Mimicry to Target Parents, Stealing Millions
Beware the "Hi Mum" WhatsApp Scam: AI Voice Clones Fuel Fraud For millions, WhatsApp is a lifeline to loved ones worldwide. But cybersecurity experts warn of a rising "Hi Mum" scam, which has swindled victims of nearly £500,000 since early 2024. Here’s what you need to know. How the Scam Works Fraudsters pose as family […]
Alert: Single-Call Bank Scam Drains Life Savings—Critical Red Flags to Spot
A Cautionary Tale: Couple Loses Savings in Sophisticated Bank Scam Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, 28, shared a harrowing TikTok video detailing how she and her husband, Pete, fell victim to a scam that wiped out their life savings, hoping others can avoid the same fate. The ordeal began when Pete received an urgent call from a fraudster […]
Major U.S. Bank Customers Lose Life Savings in Widespread Financial Scam
Beware: TD Bank Text Scam Steals Savings via Fake Alerts Cybercriminals are impersonating TD Bank in a sophisticated "SMShing" scam, tricking victims into surrendering their login credentials and draining their accounts. The scheme involves texts claiming unauthorized charges, complete with the bank’s logo and urgent language. How the Scam Works Fraudulent messages, like one received […]
Cyber Security Expert Exposes Tips to Avoid New Scam Targeting 1.8 Billion Gmail Users
New Phishing Tool Astaroth Targets 1.8 Billion Gmail Users—How to Stay Safe [Image: Hacker using Astaroth to bypass security] A cyber warfare expert warns that hackers are exploiting a sophisticated phishing tool, Astaroth, to steal login credentials, bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), and hijack accounts. Over 1.8 billion Gmail users are at risk, along with Yahoo, […]
Just Eat Scam Alert: Identifying Fake Listings and Protecting Your Payments
Just Eat Scam Warning: Customers Lose Money to Fake Listings [Image: Just Eat app on a smartphone with food and drinks] Just Eat is a popular food delivery app, but customers are being warned about fraudulent alcohol sellers on the platform. Security experts and consumer group Which? have warned Just Eat users about a growing […]