Beware of New "Smishing" Scam Targeting People with Fake Bills
#scam #FBIA new ‘smishing’ scam is targeting people with fake toll bill texts, urging payment through a link to steal personal information. The FBI advises reporting such texts to the Internet Crime Complaint Center to confirm authenticity and secure accounts. read more
French Woman Scammed $850k by Fake Brad Pitt on Social Media
#Scam #BradPittFraudA woman in France lost $850,000 to a scammer posing as Brad Pitt for over a year, convinced by fake hospital photos and messages, hoping to fund Pitt's kidney treatment due to a fake divorce from Angelina Jolie. read more
Nebraska beauty queen accused of $3 million scam operation
#Nebraska #ScamMrs. Nebraska 2024, Liz Friesen, allegedly defrauded victims of over $3 million through a fake get-rich-quick scheme. Promising easy wealth through passive income, she used investments for luxury items. The lawsuit aims to stop her schemes and refund victims. read more
#scam #StevePerry
A 75-year-old woman in Ohio was scammed out of nearly $125,000 by a person posing as Steve Perry from Journey on Facebook. The victim sent money and gift cards to the imposter, realizing the fraud when asked for personal information. read more
#Graceland #scam
A Nigerian scammer took credit for a failed attempt to auction off Elvis Presley's Graceland. Riley Keough, Elvis' granddaughter, sued the company behind the auction, claiming the documents were forged. The judge halted the auction, revealing the scammer's intent. read more