Airline Scammers Targeting Travelers on Social Media

Scammers are posing as airline customer service agents on social media in order to steal travelers' personal information during flight disruptions. Cybercrime is a growing threat with scammers using deceptive tactics to gain trust and extract sensitive data.

Scammers Impersonating Family of Fallen Firefighter Corey Comperatore

Scammers impersonating family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore, asking for donations. Family appalled by fake Facebook account. Comperatore died protecting family at Trump rally. Family finds comfort in prayers and messages of encouragement. Healing process through God's strength.

Secret Hospitals for Fugitives and Scammers in the Philippines

Authorities in the Philippines uncovered secret hospitals offering plastic surgery for fugitives and scammers seeking to evade arrest. The hospitals are linked to a scam center operated by Chinese nationals. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission is investigating these hospitals.

Stabbing outside Times Square McDonald's

A man was stabbed in both legs by three men outside a Times Square McDonald’s. The attack was tied to scammers selling compact discs to tourists.

Financial Sextortion: The Fastest-Growing Cybercrime

Financial sextortion, a modern cybercrime, preys on young men and teenage boys by coercing explicit images for ransom. Victims, often minors, face devastating consequences including suicide. Law enforcement struggles to combat scammers based abroad, while parents and cybersecurity experts advocate for better protections from tech companies.

2024 Elections Campaign Fundraising Strategy

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is asking down-ballot Republican candidates who use his name, image, and likeness in fundraising appeals to give at least 5% of the proceeds to the campaign to close a fundraising gap with President Joe Biden.

AI-Generated Clickbait Obituaries

Writer Deborah Vankin was shocked to find out that scammers had fabricated her obituary online to generate ad revenue. This incident sheds light on the growing trend of AI-generated clickbait obituaries spreading misinformation and alarm. Google has implemented new policies to combat obituary spam and low-quality content, but experts warn that the use of AI technology may worsen these deceptive practices.