#SCAMS

Negative PID

@negativepid.bsky.social

1 hour ago

The illusion of generosity online - Negative PID Scroll through almost any major social platform, and you will eventually encounter them. A smiling influencer announces a “massive giveaway.” A viral post

The illusion of generosity online

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#influencers #giveaways #fakeCharities #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid

@mrnew1.bsky.social

1 hour ago

Die drugs van die psychiatrie werkte niet en het maakte de klachten erger.

#Drugs #MedischeScam #MedischeScams #Scam #Scams

@deepkey-edu.bsky.social

5 hours ago

#100DaysofNonprofit
#Day1

Created the social media accounts for DeepKey Education (@deepkey_edu), a #nonprofit on a mission to teach the #elderly (or anyone) about #Scams, #Cybersecurity, and #Dignity.

Helping you find the keys to greater depths

Aussie News

@aussienews.bsky.social

15 hours ago

The scam tricking Australians into downloading 'dreadful' malware Scammers are targeting Australians with advertisements for 'free' tai chi classes to trick them into downloading malware capable of stealing money off their devices. #scams #fraud #crime #internet

Scammers are targeting Australians with advertisements for 'free' tai chi classes to trick them into downloading malware capable of stealing money off their devices. #scams #fraud #crime #internet

Marketing News

@marketingnews.bsky.social

1 day ago

Meta deploys AI and law enforcement to fight scams across Facebook, WhatsApp Meta today launched AI scam tools across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, expanded advertiser verification to 90%, and aided 21 arrests in Thailand. Here's what it means.

Meta deploys AI and law enforcement to fight scams across Facebook, WhatsApp #Meta #AI #Scams #Facebook #WhatsApp

PPC Land

@ppc.land

1 day ago

Meta deploys AI and law enforcement to fight scams across Facebook, WhatsApp Meta today launched AI scam tools across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, expanded advertiser verification to 90%, and aided 21 arrests in Thailand. Here's what it means.

Meta deploys AI and law enforcement to fight scams across Facebook, WhatsApp #Meta #AI #Scams #Facebook #WhatsApp

Nevis Island

@nevisisland.bsky.social

1 day ago

Online financial #scams in #StKitts and #Nevis continue to be a growing concern, often involving sophisticated methods like #WhatsApp account cloning, #phishing scams and AI-powered fraud. www.winnmediaskn.com/online-finan...

@mysillyplanet2.bsky.social

1 day ago

New York, Texas, and Louisiana to Make Linux ILLEGAL. YouTube video by Cameron Knauff

....Is MicroSoft Attempting to Make it's Competitor ILLEGAL ?...
#ForTheChildren #TheyWantYourInfo #Scams #Money

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqxw...

Brett Harper

@brettharper.bsky.social

1 day ago

a woman is sitting on a couch talking about tinder , bumble , raya , hinge , okcupid ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch talking about tinder , bumble , raya , hinge , okcupid

Its sad that #Tinder #POF #OKCupid #Hinge #Match dot com are all really expensive #scams. Ill read, swipe, follow through on dates and never ghost but I ain't paying $40/mo to see who likes me and message them. Ridiculous. These things never work. How do people meet significant others now?

Good grief, it's you

@treppenwitz.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy

1 day ago

I have multiple friends whose family members have been scammed. Talk to your parents! But listen to this first. It is WILD. freakonomics.com/podcast/heres-why-you-ar...
#podcast #pigbutchering #scams #fraud

Cyber Threat Alliance

@cyberalliance.bsky.social

1 day ago

How to avoid the fake buyers flooding Facebook Marketplace Avoid fake buyers on Facebook Marketplace. Discover common scam tactics, warning signs, and expert tips to stay safe when selling online.

Great article from CTA member on how to avoid fake buyers on Facebook Marketplace
blog.avast.com/how-to-avoid...

#cybersecurity #cyberthreats #fraud #scams @cyberalliance.bsky.social

First Nations Writers Festival

@nationswriters.bsky.social

2 days ago

Self-publish and be scammed: Jon’s tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles New wave of publishing fraud mimics lonely hearts swindles of old – swapping promises of true love for the fantasy of literary acclaim. And the wooing process is now fully automated

The #PUBLISHING #SCAMS are exploding around the world - as 'real' content becomes more and more valuable. Especially from #FIRST PEOPLES AND #INDIGENOUS #WRITERS EVERYWHERE. FNWF values its Authors, and works hard to keep their creativity safe.
www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...
#booksky

Ask Dave Taylor

@askdavetaylor.com

2 days ago

Time to renew your trademark before it's too late?! Slow down and check that the trademark renewal isn't a scam. Here's what I received a few days ago, and how I figured out it wasn't legit: intuitivestories.com/how-to-detec... #scams #spam #trademark

Negative PID

@negativepid.bsky.social

2 days ago

The Twitter Bitcoin scam - Negative PID On July 15, 2020, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, fell victim to an audacious attack. Verified accounts belonging to Barack Obama,

The Twitter BitCoin scam

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#Twitter #X #Bitcoin #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #onlineIdentity #romanceScams #financialScams #socialMedia #accounts #negativepid

Negative PID

@negativepid.bsky.social

2 days ago

Social media crimes: the case of Manti Te’o - Negative PID Manti Te’o is a former American football player, a standout linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In 2012, he was a Heisman Trophy finalist and the

Social media crimes: the case of Manti Te'o

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#rMantiTeo #scams #onlineScams #fraud #internetFraud #identityTheft #romanceScams #socialMedia #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #SOCMINT #HUMINT #socialEngineering #cyberInvestigations #intelligence #negativepid

Winbuzzer

@winbuzzer.com

2 days ago

Meta Launches AI Anti-Scam Tools Across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger Meta has launched AI-powered anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, while a law enforcement operation disabled 150,000 scam network accounts.

winbuzzer.com/2026/03/12/m...

Meta Launches AI Anti-Scam Tools Across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger

#AI #Facebook #WhatsApp #MetaInc #FacebookMessenger #Cybersecurity #Cybercrime #Scams #OnlineSafety #SocialMedia #BigTech

StarWars

@starwars.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

3 days ago

“Diabolical”: Someone opened their new Star Wars Lego set and found pasta instead of bricks. It’s not an uncommon scam "There's a Lego set that's really gonna require you to use y...

#Trending #Amazon #apple #news #feed #Lego #Scams #smartnews #feed #Star #Wars

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@2rzikkbou3ntafnir2qmmse0gwz.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

3 days ago

Meta has rolled out more anti-scam protections across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger to fight sophisticated fraud tactics. The features will help stop celebrity impersonators and brand spoofers from defrauding its users, the company said. Meta is also targeting attackers who exploit legitimate platform features like device linking to hijack accounts. People use this feature to connect more than one of their devices to their account, enabling them to flit between their phone and their computer without skipping a beat. Scammers fool users into sharing phone numbers and linking codes that then let them link their own malicious devices to the user’s account. They can then access the victim’s messages and send messages impersonating them. Victims usually retain account access, making breaches harder to detect. ## More protections in Facebook and Messenger The protections go beyond WhatsApp. Meta has also deployed AI-powered protections across Facebook and Messenger to catch fraudsters before they hook victims. Facebook will now test warnings for friend requests that seem fishy, flagging profiles with few mutual connections or mismatched locations. Messenger’s scam detection can also identify patterns like bogus job offers from new contacts. Users can submit suspicious chats for AI review, which analyzes text, images, and contextual signals to spot celebrity impersonation schemes. So if Brad Pitt’s mum appears to be matchmaking, you’ll have a digital wingman to restore your sense of reality. The new measures also spot brand spoofing and deceptive links, so if someone tries to direct you to a fake website for a well-known company, Meta will do its best to block that. Malwarebytes users benefit from similar protection through Scam Guard, which analyzes suspicious messages, links, and conversations across multiple platforms, not just one app. ## There’s more at play than just altruism This is part of an ongoing anti-scam campaign by Meta, which launched anti-scam protections on WhatsApp and Messenger last October. It also says that it removed more than 159 million scam ads and dismantled 10.9 million accounts on Facebook and Instagram linked to criminal operations in 2025. It also participated in a global law enforcement operation that arrested 21 suspects and shuttered more than 150,000 accounts linked to Southeast Asian scam networks. Still, the move may not be entirely altruistic. Regulators have been demanding answers from Facebook about the extent to which it fights scams. Forty-two state attorneys general wrote to the tech giant last June about investment scam ads on its platform. And in November, Consumer Reports asked the FTC and state attorneys to take action against the company over: > “knowingly allowing the proliferation of billions of scam advertisements.” That request likely stemmed from reports last year suggesting Meta has constrained some anti-scam measures. Reuters reported that the company limited anti-scam enforcement to actions costing no more than 0.15% of total revenue. Internal documents also reportedly estimated that the company received $16bn in revenue from scam ads (an estimate Meta later disputed as “rough and overly inclusive”). Meta has said it wants 90% of its ad revenue to come from verified advertisers by 2026, up from around 70% today, in an effort to reduce scam advertising on its platforms. September also saw the European Commission request information from Apple, Booking.com, Bing, Google Play, and Google Search about how they identify and manage risks related to financial scams under the Digital Services Act. While they didn’t explicitly mention Meta, scrutiny about platforms’ scam-fighting efforts in the EU is clearly increasing. Nevertheless, the new protections arrive at a timely moment. Dutch intelligence recently warned about phishing campaigns targeting government employees through Signal and WhatsApp. The operation relies on social engineering techniques that abuse legitimate authentication features. Scams continue to bite consumers hard. Americans lost $13.7bn to cyber-enabled fraud in 2024, according to the FBI’s April 2025 Internet Crime Report * * * **We don’t just report on scams—we help detect them** Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. If something looks dodgy to you, check if it’s a scam using Malwarebytes Scam Guard. Submit a screenshot, paste suspicious content, or share a link, text or phone number, and we’ll tell you if it’s a scam or legit. Available with Malwarebytes Premium Security for all your devices, and in the Malwarebytes app for iOS and Android.

Meta rolls out anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger New AI-powered protections aim to detect impersonation attempts, suspicious friend requests, and scam messages. Meta has roll...

#News #Scams #facebook #Meta

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@mrnew1.bsky.social

3 days ago

Bij hoeveel mensen werden de klachten juist erger toen hun ''antipsychotica'' toegediend kregen, tegen de wil in.

#Onderzoek #DetectiveWerk #Drugs #Scam #Scams #MedischeScam #MedischeScams

KillBait News

@kill-bait.bsky.social

3 days ago

Meta Removes 10.9 Million Scam-Linked Accounts in 2025 and Introduces New Anti-Fraud Features

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

#scams #meta #cybercrime

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Kevin Korte

@kevinkorte.bsky.social

3 days ago

The Day I "Kidnapped" Myself: The Terrifying New Era of AI Ransom Scams How cybercriminals are using 3-second audio clips and deepfake technology to stage "virtual kidnappings," and the one secret word that can save your family.

Apparently, AI is now used to stage virtual kidnappings. On the one hand, it shows the dangers of modern tech. On the other hand, it also shows how disconnected we are from our families and friends.
#AI #cybersecurity #scams

Aussie News

@aussienews.bsky.social

3 days ago

Cambodia says it will shut down online scam centres by end of April Cambodian authorities say they have shut down 80 per cent of locations believed to be carrying out online scams. But some are sceptical given "key perpetrators" among the country's ruling elite. #scams #fraud #crime

Cambodian authorities say they have shut down 80 per cent of locations believed to be carrying out online scams. But some are sceptical given "key perpetrators" among the country's ruling elite. #scams #fraud #crime

LouiseMorris

@louisemorris.bsky.social

3 days ago

Why Meta should shoulder the burden of stopping deep fake adverts AI deepfakes used in online fraud are a global problem. In Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United States, the EU, and Southeast Asia, scammers often use deepfake images of public figures to trick pe...

#AI #deepfakes used in online fraud are a global problem. Scammers often use deepfake images of public figures to trick people into handing over money. A new report published by Data & Society maps the regulation of AI deep fakes and online #scams around the world.

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety

@handle.invalid

3 days ago

#consumers #scams #inflation -- scams are like a hidden tax on honest, hard-working people. Trump's lackies are failing to protect us. www.carscoops.com/2025/05/trum...

Bill Addis

@paidprotester.bsky.social

3 days ago

Free Article Link:
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Since Brendan Carr wrote the FCC section in Project 2025, everything he does is suspect, even when it sounds logical. This new language requirement sounds racist.

#FCC #Carr #English #robocalls #CallCenters #scams #onshoring

Ben Rothke

@benrothke.bsky.social

3 days ago

The LinkedIn recruiter seek-and-hide scam Yet another sneaky LinkedIn recruiter job scam

Anyone using LinkedIn may find more scammers reaching out to them than legitimate recruiters, especially if using the #OpenToWork tag. I write about the LinkedIn seek-and-hide scam. One of them poorly impersonated @Hyundai @Hyundai_Global. medium.com/@brothke/the... #scam #scams #fraud

Consumer Federation of America

@consumerfed.bsky.social

3 days ago

Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to #Scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group.
@nbcnews.com @kevincollier.bsky.social

Help Net Security

@helpnetsecurity.com

3 days ago

Meta turns to AI to sniff out scams on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp - Help Net Security Meta expands AI scam protection across Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp with tools to detect impersonation, and fraud links.

Meta turns to AI to sniff out scams on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp

📖 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/11/m...

#cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #AI #scams #Meta

2rZiKKbOU3nTafniR2qMMSE0gwZ

@2rzikkbou3ntafnir2qmmse0gwz.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

3 days ago

While Americans are sorting through paperwork to get their taxes filed in time, scammers are working overtime to grab a piece of the action. As tax season ramps up, so does scam activity. Our telemetry shows a spike in robocalls impersonating tax resolution firms, tax relief agencies, and vaguely named “assistance centers.” These calls are designed to create urgency, fear, and confusion in the hope of pushing recipients to call back before they have time to think critically. These robocalls typically try to collect personal information, pressure victims into paying fake tax debts, or funnel them into questionable tax-relief services. Below are transcripts of two recent voicemail examples submitted by anonymized Scam Guard users that illustrate how these scams operate. ## **The scripts: different names, similar playbook** **Voicemail #1** > “Hi, this is <REDACTED_NAME> calling on March 3rd from the eligibility support and review division at the tax resolution assistance center. I’m contacting you because your account remains under active confirmation review. There is still an opportunity to verify your standing while this evaluation period remains open. To make this simple, we provide a direct proprietary verification line with no weight, allowing immediate access to clear and accurate information. This verification step is brief and focused strictly on determining current eligibility and available options. Please call back at 888-919-9743. Again, 888-919-9743. If this message reached you in error, please call back and press 3 to be removed” **Characteristics:** * Claims to be from an “eligibility support and review division at the tax resolution assistance center.” * Says your “account remains under active confirmation review.” * Offers a “direct proprietary verification line.” * Urges quick action while the “evaluation period remains open.” * Provides a callback number and an opt-out option. **Voicemail #2** > “Hi, this is <REDACTED_NAME> with professional tax associates. Today is Tuesday March 3rd. I’m calling to follow up on back taxes and missed filings. This may be our only attempt to reach you, and due to new resolution programs that are available for a limited time, we highly recommend you give us a call today. This will be your best opportunity to get a fresh start before it becomes a bigger and permanent issue. Please call us back today at 8338204216 again 8338204216. If you’ve already resolved this issue. You may disregard this message or call back using the number on your caller ID to opt out. Thank you. If you were reached in error or wish to stop future outreach, please press 8 now and you will be removed from future outreach. Thank you and we look forward to assisting you. “ **Characteristics:** * Claims to be with “professional tax associates.” * References “back taxes and missed filings.” * Warns this “may be our only attempt to reach you.” * Mentions “new resolution programs available for a limited time.” * Provides a callback number and opt-out instructions. ## **What these robocalls have in common** While the wording differs slightly, the structure and psychological tactics are nearly identical. Both messages use generic but authoritative language: * “Eligibility support and review division” * “Tax resolution assistance center” * “Professional tax associates” These names sound legitimate but don’t identify a specific, verifiable company. Scammers often rely on institutional-sounding phrases to create credibility without providing any real details. Both messages also reference vague “account” problems, but neither voicemail mentions: * Your name * A specific tax year * A case number * A known agency like the IRS Instead, they reference: * “Active confirmation review” * “Back taxes and missed filings” * “Eligibility and available options” This vagueness is intentional. It allows the same robocall script to target thousands of people, regardless of their actual tax situation. What you will always see with scams is urgency. Both calls attempt to rush the recipient into action: * “There is still an opportunity… while this evaluation period remains open.” * “This may be our only attempt to reach you.” * “Limited time resolution programs.” * “Call today.” Creating urgency reduces the likelihood that someone will pause, research the number, or consult a trusted source. The second voicemail includes the promise of a “fresh start before it becomes a bigger and permanent issue.” This is a common emotional hook, blending fear (a permanent problem) with hope (a fresh start), which can encourage impulsive callbacks. Both messages push recipients to call a direct number rather than referencing an official website or established contact method. Legitimate tax agencies, including the IRS, do not initiate contact through unsolicited robocalls asking you to call back immediately. Both scripts include instructions like: * “Press 3 to be removed.” * “Press 8 now and you will be removed.” * “Call back using the number on your caller ID to opt out.” These opt-out options create an illusion of compliance and legitimacy. In reality, pressing numbers or calling back can confirm that your phone number is active, which may lead to more scam calls. ## How to stay safe Knowing how to identify scam calls is an important step. So, here are some key red flags to watch for: * No personalization * Vague agency names * Pressure to act immediately * Threat of missed opportunity * Promises of relief without verification * Instructions to call back a random 800/833/888 number * Robotic or heavily scripted tone If a message checks at least one of these boxes, it is very likely not legitimate. * Before calling a number, verify it by visiting the official site directly. * Beware of unsolicited phone calls or emails, especially those that ask you to act immediately. Government agencies will not call out of the blue to demand sensitive personal or financial information. * Never provide sensitive personal information such as your bank account, charge card, or Social Security number over unverified channels. Instead use a secure method such as your online account or another application on IRS.gov. * Report scams to the IRS to help others. * * * **We don’t just report on threats—we help safeguard your entire digital identity** Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your, and your family’s, personal information by using identity protection.

Watch out for tax-season robocalls pushing fake “relief programs” Scammers are targeting Americans with robocalls during tax season. Here’s how to spot the scam. While Americans are sorting t...

#Scams #Threat #Intel #robocall #tax

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@2rzikkbou3ntafnir2qmmse0gwz.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

3 days ago

Meta turns to AI to sniff out scams on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp Meta’s new tools on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp protect users from scams. They use advanced AI systems to analyze tex...

#News #Artificial #intelligence #cybersecurity […]

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