Dutch police sell fake tickets to show how easily scams work

If you can’t beat them, copy them. That seems to be the thinking behind an unusual campaign by the Dutch police, who set up a fake ticket website selling tickets that don’t exist. The website, TicketBewust.nl, invites people to order tickets for events like football matches and concerns. But the...

Microsoft partners with Global Anti-Scam Alliance to fight cybercrime

Being the victim of a scam can be devastating. Unfortunately, the number of people who can attest to the truth of this statement, either because they themselves have been scammed or because it has happened to someone they know, is growing. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance GASA reports that in 2024...

Telegram-powered bots circumvent 2FA

Two-factor authentication is a great way to protect your online accounts, and we always recommend you turn it on. But where users put up walls, you can be sure there are cybercriminals trying to break them down. Yesterday, security intelligence firm, Intel 147, revealed it had noticed an uptick o...

FTC Promotes International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an article promoting International Charity Fraud Awareness Week ICFAW, which runs October 21–25. FTC, the National Association of State Charities Officials, and state and international partners coordinated this campaign to help both charities and dono...

ThreatList: Despite Fraud Awareness, Password Reuse Persists for Half of U.S. Consumers

As National Fraud Day approaches Nov. 11, it remains clear that more consumer education is required when it comes to thwarting scammers and identity thieves. Despite almost half of U.S. consumers 49 percent believing their security habits make them vulnerable to information fraud or identity thef...

FTC Promotes International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an announcement promoting the first International Charity Fraud Awareness Week ICFAW. FTC, the National Association of State Charities Officials, and state and international partners coordinated this effort to raise awareness about donating wisely to...

IRS Email Tax Scams Up 400 Percent

A 400 percent surge in tax-related phishing and malware incidents is making this tax season the most treacherous yet for taxpayers. According to an Internal Revenue Service bulletin, this year’s attacks include the tried-and-true email phishing, but also newer forms of attacks that include bogus...