Scammer impersonates Marco Rubio, demands $300 in Bitcoin

Explainer: How “money mule” scams work

We asked the banks what they are doing to combat this type of fraud

How to spot a get-rich-quick scam - Diana Clement

How to spot a get-rich-quick scam - Diana Clement

How an AI-Fueled Government Scam Kept a Man in Fear for 10 Weeks

A fake arrest warrant. Forged government documents. Daily video calls with impostors. Here's how an AI-fueled scam unraveled one man's retirement and cost him a quarter of a million dollars.

Fake Booking.com travel credit scam targets travelers

A fake Booking.com phishing email offers a 500 travel credit using your real name, a tight deadline and a dangerous Redeem Now button to steal logins.

Scammer takes gold from elderly woman

The scammers allegedly used fake government letterhead, emails and threats to convince the woman to withdraw a large sum of money, purchase gold and turn it over to a purported government agent for safekeeping. The post Scammer takes gold from elderly woman first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Scammer takes gold from elderly woman appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

iPhone Users: Be Aware of This New ‘Apple High Alert’ Scam

The scam is designed to make you act quickly—and turn over sensitive information to bad actors. Don’t fall for it.

Watchdog warns of spike in scam text messages, as new customs charges to take effect on 1 July

These scam texts may pose as a delivery or postage company asking the recipient to pay a fee.

It's a Rs 20,000-crore scam, big names involved: SP leader on Ram Mandir donations

It's a Rs 20,000-crore scam, big names involved: SP leader on Ram Mandir donations

Fake Job Offers Impersonate Netflix, OpenAI, and FIFA to Steal Google Credentials

A fake recruitment phishing campaign impersonates major brands and uses trusted HR platforms to steal Google account credentials. The post Fake Job Offers Impersonate Netflix, OpenAI, and FIFA to Steal Google Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic.

Ukrainian scam call center defrauds US citizens of $500,000 — police

According to the report, the scammers posed as financial advisors and convinced victims to invest in cryptocurrency, securities, and stocks through fake investment platforms

That urgent text from your 'boss' may be a scam

That urgent text from your 'boss' may be a scam

Scam Epidemic Under Fire: Florida Sen. Rick Scott Pushes New Blitz To Protect American Wallets

U.S. Senator Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass a series of bills designed to crack down on fraudsters exploiting American citizens through cybercrime and financial scams. The legislative push comes amid broader federal efforts by the Trump administration to combat fraud across the country. The legislative package targets both individual scammers and foreign [] Scam Epidemic Under Fire: Florida Sen. Rick Scott Pushes New Blitz To Protect American Wallets

Scammers use these 4 stages to manipulate victims, expert says

Whether it's a romance scam, or financial fraud, an expert explains how scammers are trained to use psychological manipulation to get what they want from their victims. This happened to a Fuquay-Varina man who lost hundreds of thousands and is still hoping to see some of it recovered.

Who is 32-year-old millionaire fraudster who bankrolls Farage and calls him ‘daddy’?

Cottrell reportedly sees Nigel Farage as a 'father figure'.

Senator Used Campaign Funds for Lavish Spending Spree

Greg NashDemocratic Sen. Ruben Gallego cashed in on luxurious trips to Disneyland, Disney World, the Super Bowl, and more using campaign funds.The Arizona lawmaker used political action committee funds to pay for trips and more than 18,000 in child care since 2019, Politico reported Sunday.“He just spends his campaign account like it’s his personal slush fund,” one source told the outlet. “He’s using campaign cash to live a luxury lifestyle.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

Nigerian woman dodges deportation due to fears of being made a mistress

Allegedly 'the businessman... was using the state machinery, including the courts, to issue baseless summons or evict her from her apartment to ultimately force her into submissions,' said the judge.

“Mind Your Own Business”: A Shopper Didn’t Hesitate to Defend a Cashier From a Self-Righteous Stranger

Sometimes it's better to give people a chance. The post “Mind Your Own Business”: A Shopper Didn’t Hesitate to Defend a Cashier From a Self-Righteous Stranger appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Amid protests, critics cite Marcoleta’s own P75-M admission

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta‘s own explanation about the P75 million he allegedly received during the campaign period is now being cited by critics as a central question in the upcoming plunder case against him. Former Bayan Muna lawmaker Teddy Casiño said Marcoleta had admitted receiving the amount while he was still a congressman, but argued before the [] The post Amid protests, critics cite Marcoleta’s own P75-M admission appeared first on Interaksyon.

"Crisis Island" scandal erupts around Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's $1 Billion resort

ALBAWABA - A businessman sought by Albanian authorities for alleged money laundering linked to international drug trafficking is being investigated for allegedly using forged land ownership documents tied to a multibillion-dollar luxury resort development backed by Jared Kushner, according to documents reviewed by Reuters...

Reported Brokers and Investment Platforms

Exposing Fake Brokers, Protecting Real Investors.Continue reading on Medium »

Rick Scott Pushes Bills Targeting AI – Driven Cybercrime Schemes

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is calling on Congress to pass a package of bills aimed at cracking down on scammers who defraud and exploit Americans, including seniors who have increasingly been targeted through phone scams, cybercrime and artificial intelligence. Scott said the legislation is part of a broader push to combat fraud and hold criminals []

CBS news anchor nearly loses life savings in LA scam

A phone scam was so convincing that even veteran CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman admits he nearly walked into his bank and emptied his account before realizing something was terribly wrong. In a video shared Friday on his X account, Gutman recounted receiving a call from someone claiming to work in his bank’s “fraud protection” []

Alleged Feeding Our Future fraudster put on ‘Most Wanted’ list

A defendant in the high-profile Feeding Our Future scandal who has been on the run since 2022 was added this week to the FBI’s “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list. The FBI is offering a reward of up to 150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Fahad Mohamed Nur, a naturalized U.S. citizen who []...Click to read more

US names most wanted fraudster, offers $150,000 reward for information leading to arrest

FBI names Khalid Ahmed Satary, a fugitive linked to a 547 million Medicare fraud scheme, offering up to 150,000 for information on his arrest and conviction.

Mail Fraud

Mail Fraud

Buck Sexton: The same trick that fooled millions is happening again

“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Buck Sexton, Ep. 229

18-year-old man arrested over 2025 cyberattack on internet cafe operator

The man allegedly sent over 7.24 million fraudulent commands in the three days from Jan. 18 last year in an attempt to obtain membership information.

Bill Gates names Russian lovers in Epstein testimony and says financier wanted to blackmail him

Revealing minutes from the congressional testimony bring to light allegations of the use of personal connections and a draft email containing sharp criticism The post Bill Gates names Russian lovers in Epstein testimony and says financier wanted to blackmail him appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Fact check: Scam texts link to fake Freedom Mobile websites

Scammers are attempting to steal your financial information through fake texts, phone calls and websites impersonating Freedom Mobile.

Henry Cuellar’s $238,000 Mystery

Self-serving Henry Cuellar has spent years treating public office like his personal piggy bank, and now nearly a quarter-million dollars has mysteriously appeared in his campaign with no clear explanation. A new complaint filed today calls for a congressional investigation after Cuellar claimed he loaned his campaign 238,000 of his own money, even though his financial disclosures allegedly show [] The post Henry Cuellar’s 238,000 Mystery appeared first on NRCC.

One swindle too far as past catches up with phone scammer

A suspected member of a gang of phone scammers targeting vulnerable people got more than he had bargained for after a policeman twigged to the scheme and his past caught up with him, authorities said Tuesday.

Report: Owner of San Antonio’s CommonWealth Coffeehouse facing federal fraud charge

The San Antonio businessman behind the CommonWealth Coffeehouse Bistro chain is facing federal criminal charges over a North Texas real-estate deal, the San Antonio Business Journal reports. The U.S. Attorney’s Office indicted Jorge Herrero, who owns both CommonWealth and the Soccer Central sports facility, on one count of bank fraud and one count of [] The post Report: Owner of San Antonio’s CommonWealth Coffeehouse facing federal fraud charge appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Who wants to tax a billionaire?

A gentle guide to a harsh debate

Scott Dworkin: Trump Sons Cash in, DOGE Strikes Out

Scott Dworkin runs a Democratic activist’s blog, raising money for candidates and exposing Trump scandals and grifts. I subscribe and encourage you to do the same. He writes: A NEW TRUMP BUSINESS: THE PENTAGON A paper trail of federal money keeps showing up right behind the Trump name. Don Jr. joined drone maker Unusual Machines’ []

AI agent access control: a practical guide

Picture a support agent that's authorized to read customer tickets, summarize them, and draft replies. A user asks it to pull up everything related to account 4471's billing dispute. The agent authenticates fine, queries the vector store, and return...

The trademark scam that could have handed Linux to a stranger demanding 10% royalties

Linus Torvalds had to sue to get his own name back.

How a deepfake of Marco Rubio exposed the alarming ease of AI voice scams

With just 15 seconds of audio, hackers can now launch convincing deepfake scams—targeting CEOs, employees, and even world leaders.

Kushner Albania Resort Faces New Scrutiny After Forged-Deed Allegations

Albanian prosecutors suspect a Miami-based businessman of using forged land documents tied to property sold for a Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort project, adding a new legal threat to a development already facing protests and local ownership disputes.

‘Trust me, I’m a real estate agent’: How a retiree was conned into selling her home

The real estate agent worked for a well-known agency and his Google rating was 4.9. But he was a “skilful fraudster”.

Inspired By His Dad’s 1990s eBay Business, He’s Flipping Products Into Millions of Dollars a Year: ‘I Was Hooked On Selling’

Nick Bruni always liked the idea of being his own boss.

Man Who Accused Hunter Biden of $800M Iran Bribery Scheme Now Owes Him $1.7 Million in Punitive Damages

Man Who Accused Hunter Biden of $800M Iran Bribery Scheme Now Owes Him $1.7 Million in Punitive Damages

7/7/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show BREAKING: Trump WIRE FRAUD To Steal America’s 250th Bday Funds EXPOSED!!

Donald Trump is a lifelong conman who defrauds, scams, and cheats other people to benefit from it. The post 7/7/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show BREAKING: Trump WIRE FRAUD To Steal America’s 250th Bday Funds EXPOSED!! first appeared on Attack the System.

Getty Images Abandons $3.7 Billion Merger With Shutterstock

The photo giant chalks up the scuttling of the deal to a U.K. regulator requiring a divestiture of its rival's editorial business, a non-starter for the company.

ChatGPT Sounds Great at Money Advice. That’s the Problem

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt.