Charity fraud schemes depend on the public’s generosity. Scammers set up fake organizations to take advantage in times of tragedies and disasters. The act of helping others by donating money to charity in times of tragedy or disasters is the greatest act of humanity. However, federal authorities are on guard these days as unscrupulous charity…
In overpayment scams, fraudsters pay for obtaining service via a fake check. Later, they claim they overpaid the amount and pressurize the service provider to return the balance. Cyber experts say identify common signs before sending money. An emerging trend in cyber crimes is becoming a growing cause of concern for authorities worldwide. Scammers are…
As law enforcement urges people to avoid crowd-gathering and join virtual events this festival season, scammers are selling bogus tickets. Cyber-Forensics.net is among the reputable agencies creating awareness regarding a new type of digital scam making the rounds these days. The fraud involves tricksters selling fake tickets for virtual events online. The fraud has already…
A Ponzi scheme is a type of investment fraud. It involves an illegal business practice where individuals are tricked into investing their money in a false business in return for hefty profits. Cybercriminals are defrauding investors in a rising number of Ponzi Schemes. Reported figures indicate a 70% jump in the second quarter this year….
Ticket-selling scams involve using tickets as bait to steal consumer money. The scammers usually sell fake tickets or make individuals pay for fake tickets, or even steal credit card information to defraud them. As covid-19 restrictions began to lift, people anticipated the return of in-person festivals and events. However, just like the internet provides countless…
Scammers posing as government agents are stealing personal information and asking for fees to apply for funeral assistance programs meant for surviving family members of covid-19 victims. A new breed of scam targets millions of families looking for financial help from government funeral assistance programs that help pay for burial costs. In the United States,…
Ransomware is an encryption program that demands payment to release infected company data or device files. The ransomware attack is usually launched through a pop-up form. In 2020, The Federal Bureau of Investigation received 2,474 ransomware attack complaints. Unfortunately, these attacks have only become more prevalent since last year. To add to the issue, cybersecurity…
Fraudsters are using pretexting techniques to steal data. Pretexting is where fraudsters create a believable scenario around their scam with an ultimate aim to extract information and money. In cybercrime, social engineering is one of the most common techniques used by cybercrooks to target individuals. Many forms of social engineering attacks like phishing, smishing, vishing,…
Cyber hackers use an improved version of identity theft called synthetic id fraud to steal credit card information from potential individuals. Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As cyber forensic experts and individuals catch up to the latest schemes of identity theft, the con artists are again modifying their tactics. Scammers are now combining information…
Criminals are constantly trying to steal your money via different fake schemes. Watch out for the most recent scams shaking the digital roots of America. Millions of people took to the radical approach of working from home as they offered the safest places amid Corona. However, millions of Americans could not foresee another threat spreading…