This new scam could trick you into downloading malware

A new scam involving fake CAPTCHA boxes is tricking people into downloading malware that can steal sensitive information.
InMenlo

Community alert: Recent scam activity in Atherton

The Atherton Police Department is alerting residents about several recent scams that have impacted members of the community.
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AARP: Check fraud scams are on the rise, putting people’s money at risk

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Check fraud scam artists target vulnerable people through fraudulent checks written out to the victim. AARP helps people of all ages and backgrounds avoid scams or recover ...
WMUR

Bedford police help 86-year-old computer scam victim recover more than $17,000

CONSIDERING THIS CHANGE. DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THE MEASURE. AN 86 YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF A COMPUTER SCAM IS GETTING THEIR MONEY BACK THANKS TO BEDFORD POLICE. BEDFORD POLICE SAY THE VICTIM RECEIVED AN ALERT ...

Truist Bank warns customers about phishing, check fraud and text scams

Truist is warning customers about common fraud schemes, including phishing, check fraud and scam texts, and how to avoid them ...
WTVD

Raleigh woman gives fake Microsoft employee access to computer, loses thousands of dollars

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scammers stole a record-breaking $12.5 billion from Americans in 2024, that's according to the FTC This new data from the Federal Trade Commission says this is a 25% increase ...
TechCrunch

Microsoft tests ‘scareware blocker’ for Edge that uses computer vision to detect scams

Microsoft is rolling out a new tool dubbed “scareware blocker,” which uses machine learning and computer vision to identify a very pervasive type of online scam. “Scareware” has blighted the web ...