Gift card scams are an increasing problem. It is not an issue in dispute anymore but has become a severe cause of concern for marketers worldwide. A report by the Federal Trade Commission reveals: ”The data spotlight shows more than 40,000 consumers were impacted by gift card scams during the first three quarters of 2021,…
Catfishing is a deceptive technique where a scammer creates a fictional identity on a social networking service to target their victims. In a new twist to online frauds, scammers are investing weeks, months, and even years to build trust and bilk millions from people. But Cyber-Forensics.net says this is nothing but part of a new…
Scammers are creating fake emails to look like they are from Twitter. These fake emails contain malicious attachments and spyware with the potential to steal financial data. Social Media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter have become an integral part of human communication. These platforms are places where a considerable number of audiences are readily…
Vancouver Police recently came across a growing scam running on social media giant Facebook’s buy-and-sell site called Marketplace. The way this new scam works is not a recent phenomenon. A scammer posts terms for sale and arranges a conversation with potential buyers. Then the scammers convince the victims into sending an e-transfer payment before the…
Scammers are tricking victims into calling fake bank hotlines found in advertisements on Google searches. The emerging cases have resulted in millions of losses. Singapore Police were left stunned when at least 15 people fell prey to a relatively advanced type of scam. This new variant has come to notice since December 2021. According to…
Paycheck protection programs are meant to help legitimate businesses keep afloat during the financial crisis. Unfortunately, scammers misuse government funds. An Atlanta-based businesswoman Hunter VanPelt recently caught the attention of Roswell’s police department. The businesswoman allegedly controlled six firms that sought PPP loans. The defendant legally changed her name from Ellen Corkrum to Hunter VanPelt…
Cybercriminals have their eyes set on the money transfer apps. Look at the ways below to avoid becoming online scam victims. Cyber-Forensics.net is issuing urgent warnings as one-click-pay money transfer apps like CashApp, Zelle related scams are showing upticks in numbers of cases. The fraudsters are targeting app users and swindling millions of dollars. Chief…
With just a single tap on the phone, e-wallets have revolutionized how users pay. However, e-wallets are also being adopted by fraudsters at a faster rate. Digital experts say that by 2025, more than half of the world’s population is expected to use e-wallets. They are soaring high in popularity. Unfortunately, e-wallets have also become…
One-time password offers a secure mechanism to log into user networks. But scammers are sending fake texts with bogus OTPs to steal personal information. Digital payments are catching pace, particularly in uncertain times like Covid-19. People have witnessed technological evolutions in the past few years. But the rise of digital acceptance has also led to…
A positive ray of hope in crypto security came this week when officials from Cyber-Forensics.net revealed they had successfully exposed a bitcoin scam and recovered most of the lost bitcoins. Cyber-Forensics.net is a cyber forensics service for online scam victims that offers due diligence services, blockchain trail audit tracing, triangulation service, bitcoin recovery services, and much more….