Efforts to deal with a global tech outage that caused chaos for travellers, hospitals and banks are underway, but it may not be the end of your computer woes: Phishing schemes trying to reel in businesses and individuals are now coming to light. Security specialists are warning to be aware of malicious actors purporting to be tech specialists offering help to recover … Read more
Have you seen a loose card reader on an ATM or discolouration between the machine’s body and the card reader? According to the FBI, scammers increasingly use card skimming devices to collect credit or debit card data from the magnetic stripe when a card is swiped, costing consumers and banks almost $1 billion annually. Card … Read more
Beijing has launched a nationwide “zero tolerance” crackdown on people who pretend to be government officials to defraud investors by selling fake official seals – among other schemes. In a meeting last week, the Ministry of Public Security called on agencies nationwide to target people who impersonated officials from government ministries or state-owned companies to … Read more
In a bizarre incident that has left Mzansi in awe, a Nigerian prophet was scammed over R150 000 lobola by his alleged girlfriend. Reports have it that the woman and her alleged uncle disappeared in thin air after they received R150 000 for lobola. ALSO READ: R150k: Sabelo Mgube pays lobola for Gogo Maweni BRIDE … Read more
New Delhi: As millions of Indians use QR codes for various financial transactions like paying for dinner at a restaurant, board a flight or pay for daily groceries, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned the public against scanning any QR code as scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. … Read more
San Francisco: Amazon has sued an enterprising group called REKK, which is responsible for stealing millions of dollars of products from Amazon’s online stores through systematic refund abuse. Through the lawsuit, Amazon said it aims to expose their conspiracy and hold them accountable for their fraudulent activity. Protecting customers and earning the trust of selling … Read more
