Brushing scam involves using third-party vendors like Amazon to send products people didn’t order. It’s a technique to exploit search engine rankings and steal information. Brushing is an old technique used by sellers where they pay money to fake buyers to write reviews or buy products and improve their positions on eCommerce websites. However, modern-day…
Phone scams come in many forms, such as technical support, fake charity, lottery, health insurance, website password request, and family members in peril. Phone scams have been around for ages. And with time, they have grown too. A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission indicates receiving about 1.4 million scam complaints in the first…
Scammers convince people to buy gift cards and reveal the numbers on the back of the cards to steal the money. Michigan, Chicago, and Pennsylvania State Police are warning consumers against scams involving gift cards in their latest announcement. Latest reports by the Federal Trade Commission reveal, “In the first nine months of 2021 alone,…
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…