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As AI is adopted across industries, it’s also being taken up by scammers. Around 6% of U.S. adults, or about 15 million people, were scammed out of money last year, a new Gallup and Stop Scams Alliance survey finds, and victims reported that 12% of those scams involved AI or deepfakes. “These guys aren’t called organized […]
A 72-year-old DoorDash driver in Troy, Michigan, was scammed after receiving a call that appeared to come from DoorDash. The caller falsely claimed to be from the company’s fraud department and convinced him to provide information from his DoorDash Crimson Card. As a result, the driver lost access to his DoorDash account and several thousand […]
Police are warning drivers about a new gas pump scam involving a hidden screw placed inside the nozzle cradle. The device can keep a transaction open after a customer finishes fueling, allowing a scammer to continue pumping gas at the victim’s expense. Experts recommend checking pumps for signs of tampering, using credit cards instead of […]
A Pennsylvania woman lost $24,000 after falling for a text-message scam posing as an Apple security alert. The scammers convinced her hackers had accessed her accounts and told her to wire her money into a “safe” account for protection. Within hours, the money was gone. Police say the scheme is part of a growing trend […]
Monroe County officials are warning residents about scam calls from people pretending to be the Monroe County Department of Human Services and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Scammers are asking for money, personal information, and EBT PINs. Officials say county agencies will never request that information over the phone. If you get one of these […]
A Rochester-area DoorDash driver lost $950 after scammers spoofed a “DoorDash” phone call during a delivery. The caller claimed the order used a stolen credit card and convinced her to withdraw money from her DoorDash Crimson card and load it onto another card at Walgreens. By then, the money was gone. DoorDash says this matches a known […]
It’s one fast-moving text that some consumers could easily jump on. Who wouldn’t get a little worked up if they suddenly spotted a text that claimed to be from Amazon or another retailer and implied that a baby’s sleepsuit they just bought is being recalled for quality and safety issues? Scammers — who have flooded […]
With Tax Day just two weeks away, New Yorkers are being warned about a rise in tax scams using artificial intelligence (AI). Attorney General Letitia James says scammers are sending fake emails, videos, and phone calls that look real, trying to steal money and personal information. Common scams include: Calls claiming to be from the […]
Scammers are now using AI to send highly convincing text messages about fake unpaid traffic fines. These messages look professional, cite real laws, and threaten penalties like license suspension to create urgency. The scam has appeared in multiple states, including New York, and often uses QR codes to hide malicious links. Victims are asked to […]
Scammers are hijacking iPhones by tricking users into subscribing to fake calendars — no malware required. After you click a shady pop-up or spam link, your device may start flooding you with bogus alerts like “Your iPhone is infected!” or “You’ve won a prize!” These look official because calendar subscriptions don’t go through the App […]
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