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Why Seniors Are Creating “Scam Scripts” to Handle Unknown Calls

To combat the rise in phone scams, many seniors are crafting 'scam scripts' to guide their responses to unknown callers, enhancing their safety.

Editorial Staff 3 days ago

Money Markets

Elderly Victims Lose $670K to Fake Microsoft and FTC Scams

In a shocking series of scams, victims lost $670,000 in just three days, with one elderly individual handing over $420,000 in gold.

Editorial Staff 9 days ago

Tech Developer

Return of the Nigerian Prince Redux: Beware Book Club and Book Review Scams (2025)

This article highlights the resurgence of scams targeting book clubs and reviews, drawing parallels to the notorious Nigerian Prince email scams.

Editorial Staff 10 days ago

Tech AI

The Rise of AI Deepfake Scams: Victims Deceived by Fake Dubai Princes

Maria fell for a romantic scam involving a supposed prince from Dubai, only to discover that her charming suitor was an AI deepfake designed to exploit emotional vulnerabilities.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Money Markets

Telegram and Signal Receive Notices Following WhatsApp Username Feature Concerns

Following directives to WhatsApp to halt its username feature due to concerns over scams and impersonation, Telegram and Signal have also received notices regarding similar issues.

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Tech Cybersecurity

Concerns Rise as Scammers Exploit Microsoft Accounts for Spam

A recent surge in spam emails sent through compromised Microsoft accounts has raised significant security concerns among users, prompting warnings to remain vigilant.

Editorial Staff about 2 months ago