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05/19/2025

Chicago crime: FBI seeks suspect in 3 attempted bank robberies

Yahoo News

The FBI is offering a $1,000 reward for information on the person who tried to rob three Chicago banks in a matter of days.

05/19/2025

Agentic AI Is Quietly Reshaping the eCommerce Funnel

PYMNTS

Maybe browser tabs will become a source of eCommerce nostalgia.

05/15/2025

First-party fraud surpasses scams to become leading form of global attacks

Fixextra

LexisNexis Risk Solutions releases its annual Cybercrime Report, an analysis of over 104 billion global transactions in the LexisNexis Digital Identity Network platform during 2024.

05/15/2025

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day | Resources to protect you and your loved ones

Atlanta News First

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Through an act of Congress, every May 15 is designated as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.

05/15/2025

Man arrested in southeast Kansas had 17 fake IDs, treasury checks, police say

MSN

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Southeast Kansas authorities arrested a man last week who was reportedly carrying 17 fake IDs, and treasury checks.

05/15/2025

Three Suspects Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Check Fraud Scheme Against U.S. Treasury

Hoodline

An extensive check fraud operation targeting the U.S. Treasury has been cracked open with federal charges levied against three individuals, as per an unsealed indictment in Utah.

05/14/2025

Bounced check leads to $12 Million fraud case

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Fort Belvoir, Va. – DCAA Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) auditors assisted a criminal investigation for two SP Global Institute, Inc. (SPGI) executives. Thomas Burns and Daniel Trolley were ordered to pay over $12 million in restitution, with Burns sentenced to 48 months imprisonment and Tolley sentenced to 14 months for theft of government property.

05/14/2025

Wire Fraud Is Targeting First-Time Buyers: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Them?

NAR Realtor Magazine

A new report sounds the alarm on who is increasingly at risk and what real estate pros can do to keep clients safe.

05/12/2025

Insurers Begin Covering AI Mishap-Related Losses

PYMNTS

Lloyd’s of London has debuted an insurance product for companies dealing with artificial intelligence (AI)-related malfunctions.

05/12/2025

Dance of the Hillary: Intelligence agencies warn of massive cyber attack through social media

Times of India

It enters the smartphones through videos or document files and on being opened it gets the personal details of the user. It has also been learnt that it could steal some sensitive info form phones.

05/12/2025

What is a sim-swap? How you could be targeted by the fraud used to hack M&S

AOL

Experts have raised the alarm about SIM swapping fraud after the number of recorded scams surged tenfold in a year.

05/12/2025

Crime rings using stolen identities to steal billions in taxpayer money from federal, state governments

CBS News

60 Minutes Overtime Crime rings using stolen identities to steal billions in taxpayer money from federal, state governments 60-minutes-overtime By Ayesha Siddiqi, Kit Ramgopal May 11, 2025 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News The Trump administration has made fraud a buzzword in Washington and tasked the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, with eliminating it from the federal government.

04/30/2025

Think that text message is from USPS? It could be a scam

FTC

Have you ever gotten a text message about a package coming via the United States Postal Service?

04/30/2025

Refund checks are in the mail for eligible Publishers Clearing House customers

FTC

Refund checks totaling more than $18 million are in the mail to more than 281,724 Publishers Clearing House (PCH) customers eligible for a refund as a result of an FTC action.

04/23/2025

Man sentenced for robbing Appleton bank a second time

WHBY

APPLETON, Wis. — An Appleton man will spend five years in prison for robbing a downtown bank a second time.

04/12/2025

China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks

Krebs on Security

China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Until recently, the so-called “Smishing Triad” mainly impersonated toll road operators and shipping companies.

04/12/2025

Four in 10 UK businesses hit by cyber attack or breach in the last year

Yahoo News

The number of businesses reporting a cybersecurity breach or attack in the last 12 months has fallen slightly compared with the previous year, according to government figures.

04/12/2025

Receiver seeks access to ‘missing’ financial data amid check-kiting claim

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Sunterra Farms Iowa faces deadline to show evidence was not destroyed.

04/12/2025

COVID scammer admits to defrauding investors with fake products and false documents

United States Attorney's Office District of Texas

HOUSTON – A 30-year-old Los Angeles, California, resident has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $12.5 million scam that victimized investors in the Southern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

04/12/2025

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Beware of Mobile Spyware Attacks, Cyber Agencies Warn, While Corporate Boards Get Cyber Governance Guidance

Security Boulevard

Check out why a global geopolitical spyware campaign could ensnare mobile users outside of its target groups.

04/12/2025

Fargo man sentenced for forging $3,868.41 check in Detroit Lakes

DL-Online

DETROIT LAKES — Adrian Jay Hawkman, 40, of Fargo, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony check forgery.

04/12/2025

Synthetic Identity Fraud Costs Businesses Billions Each Year, Data Shows

PYMNTS

While many corporations need to contend with identity fraud, a new version of this problem has arisen recently: synthetic identity fraud. This involves hackers making up new identities instead of impersonating a real person, although they will often stitch together IDs using information from actual people (Social Security numbers or email addresses, for example).

04/11/2025

Police investigating Winooski bank robbery

Vermont's Own WCAX 3

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating a bank robbery in Winooski.

04/11/2025

Former Bank of O’Fallon executive indicted for $2 million fraud scheme

United States Attorney's Office District of Illinois

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury in southern Illinois charged the former second-in-command of the Bank of O’Fallon for engaging in a fraud scheme to obtain more than $2 million.

04/11/2025

What to know about kids and video games, ads, and unexpected payments

FTC

Kids and video games often go together like peanut butter and jelly.

04/11/2025

Wilmington police investigating bank robbery

Star News Online

Wilmington police are investigating a bank robbery.

04/09/2025

Suspect Charged for Attempted Bank Robbery

Bank Robbery

Suspect charged for attempted bank robbery in Charleston, WV.

04/08/2025

Bank robber gets 50 years

Voice of Alexandria

A Knoxville man who pleaded guilty to charges related to a March 2024 robbery of Clinton National Bank in Delmar has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.

03/29/2025

Boston bank teller embezzled $180,000. What did he spend it on?

USA Today

A bank teller pleaded guilty in federal court to taking over $180,000 from a TD Bank branch in Boston. He faces up to 30 years in prison. The former sandwich maker blew most of the money gambling

03/29/2025

Mississippi man wanted for stealing checks from mailboxes in Livingston Parish

Louisiana First News

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man is wanted by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office after being accused of stealing checks from the mailboxes of citizens.

03/29/2025

St. Joseph Man Charged with Aggravated Identity Theft of Minnesota Man

United States Attorney's Office District of Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A St. Joseph, Mo., man was charged in a federal indictment this week with aggravated identity theft and misuse of a social security number.

03/28/2025

Man accused of robbing multiple Nashville banks

WSMV 4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of a man accused of robbing two banks in March.

03/28/2025

Alabama firefighter shot in Florence bank robbery that ended with police officer injured, suspect dead

Alabama

An Alabama firefighter was shot after a bank robbery when she saw a wreck and stopped to help the driver.

03/28/2025

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

Krebs On Security

Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.

03/28/2025

Executive Pleads Guilty to a Seven-Count Indictment Two Weeks Before Trial, Admits to Longstanding Antitrust and Wire Fraud Conspiracies Affecting Wildfire Services

Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Justice

The owner of a contractor company that provided fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire fighters pleaded guilty to a seven-count indictment yesterday for his role in schemes to rig bids, allocate territories, and commit wire fraud over an eight-year period.

03/28/2025

Authorities offer $2,000 reward for information on Las Cruces bank robbery suspect

KFOX14

The FBI and Las Cruces Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man involved in a bank robbery.

03/26/2025

Massive Fraud Scheme Targets Credit Union Members, Over $3 Million Stolen

CU Today

ENOLA, Pa.—More than 20 individuals are facing charges in a large-scale fraud scheme that has reportedly victimized hundreds, with losses exceeding $3 million.

03/25/2025

US intelligence agencies carry out cyberattacks targeting global mobile users: report

Global Times

A report released by a Chinese industry alliance exposed the US intelligent agencies' surveillance and data theft activities targeting global mobile smart terminals and communications.

03/25/2025

Florence Police officer shot, bystander shot, suspect dead after bank robbery, pursuit

WAAY 31 ABC

Florence police confirmed there was an officer-involved shooting Tuesday.

03/25/2025

Identity Fraud and Scams Cost Americans $47 Billion in 2024

AARP

Victims are losing more money to these crimes, a new AARP-backed report finds.

03/24/2025

Arkansas man convicted for Oklahoma bank robbery

KARK.com

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Arkansas man is facing up to life in prison after being convicted of bank robbery in a federal jury trial.

03/20/2025

Mobile police investigate bank robbery on Airport Boulevard; suspect arrested

Fox 10 News

Joseph Derrick Nelson, 67, of Moss Point, Miss., faces a charge of first-degree robbery.

03/20/2025

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty in $125K Elder Exploitation Case

KDHL Radio

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - There has been another guilty plea in a case involving the theft of more than $125,000 from a vulnerable elderly man in the Rochester area.

03/20/2025

Feeding Our Future co-defendants Bock, Said found guilty on all counts in meal fraud trial

KSTP 5 Minneapolis, MN

A federal jury found two co-defendants guilty on all counts for their roles in the sprawling Feeding Our Future meal fraud scheme.

03/19/2025

Cryptocurrency founder and CEO convicted of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with marketing and sale of AML bitcoin

IRS

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal jury today convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the fraudulent marketing and sale of a cryptocurrency called AML Bitcoin, a scheme that raised millions of dollars through false and misleading statements to investors about the cryptocurrency and the purported technology behind it. The jury reached its verdict following a five-week trial before Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg.

03/18/2025

Alabama Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Multiple Bank Robberies

West Alabama Watchman

According to the Northern District of Alabama US Attorney’s Office, a federal grand jury has charged a person with committing a string of bank robberies.

03/18/2025

Article from AARP

AARP Fraud Watch

A recently-enacted law, backed by AARP, is giving law enforcement new tools to help target cryptocurrency fraud - a growing problem in Minnesota and across the country.

03/14/2025

Cedar Rapids Bank Robbery

YouTube Video

The Iowa City man who robbed a bank in Cedar Rapids in January 2024 and was later arrested in New Orleans was sentenced on Tuesday.

03/07/2025

Charles Davis, 62, shot by Covington police following bank robbery in Northern Kentucky

MSN

Authorities have identified the man shot by Covington police during an armed bank robbery Friday afternoon.

03/07/2025

Florida Man Convicted For Using Telegram To Carry Out Bank Fraud Scheme Targeting Businesses In Alabama

West Alabama Watchman

U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona announced on Wednesday that a Florida man was punished for his role in a Telegram-based bank fraud operation that targeted Alabama businesses.

03/07/2025

Homeless shelter accountant stole 300 identities to pay bills, prosecutors say

Pioneer Press

A Woodbury man is accused of stealing the identities of more than 300 people — including some who donated to the Minneapolis homeless shelter where he worked — to pay his daughter’s tuition at a private high school and other expenses.

03/07/2025

Garantex Cryptocurrency Exchange Disrupted in International Operation

Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Justice

The Justice Department announced today a coordinated action with Germany and Finland to disrupt and take down the online infrastructure used to operate Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange that allegedly facilitated money laundering by transnational criminal organizations — including terrorist organizations — and sanctions violations. Since April 2019, Garantex has processed at least $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions.

03/05/2025

Google’s AI-Powered Shopping Tools Personalize Style and Beauty

PYMNTS

“The influence of AI on shopping habits is undeniable,” Lilian Rincon, VP of Consumer Shopping Product at Google, said during a Tuesday (March 4) media gathering.

03/05/2025

Major Alabama credit union warns users of fraudulent Walmart charges

Alabama.com

Redstone Federal Credit Union is warning users to keep an eye on their bank accounts as members report fraudulent Walmart.com charges.

03/05/2025

Chickasaw bank robbery suspect arrested: police

WKRG News 5

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Chickasaw man is accused of approaching a bank teller with a note demanding money, according to the Mobile Police Department.

03/05/2025

York County Sheriff’s Identify Two Suspects in Check Kiting Scheme, One is Now in Custody

The Maine Wire

Two suspects in a fraudulent check cashing scheme that targeted a bank in Waterboro and other banks in the area were identified by the York County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.

03/03/2025

Welcome to NCPW 2025

FTC

Today marks the start of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a time of year when the FTC and its local, state, and federal partners focus on empowering consumers with free consumer protection resources.

02/27/2025

Founder of Cryptocurrency Financial Services Firm “Gotbit” Extradited to the United States to Face Charges of Market Manipulation and Fraud Conspiracy

United States Attorney's Office District of Massachusetts

BOSTON – A Russian national residing in Portugal has been extradited to the United States for his role in a wide-ranging conspiracy to allegedly manipulate cryptocurrency markets on behalf of client cryptocurrency companies.

02/27/2025

2 Louisville men arrested in connection to Oldham County armed robbery

WAVE 3

LA GRANGE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville men have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at an Oldham County Dollar Tree.

02/27/2025

Sanborn Bank Robber Gets 15 Years

Northwest Iowa Now

Sioux City, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — The Chicago man who knocked off the bank in Sanborn last year has plead guilty and has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.

02/27/2025

Fake check scam targets online car sellers

FTC

Are you selling a car online? If so, know that scammers may target you. They’ll pretend to be a buyer and try to trick you into sending them money. Here’s how the scam works.

02/26/2025

Procurement Fraud Is on the Rise; Here’s How to Stop It

PYMNTS

Operational uncertainty remains an obvious, if persistent, challenge for middle-market firms.

02/26/2025

Sign over a portion of your VA benefits? Nope, that’s a scam

FTC

Whether you served for four, ten, or twenty years, veterans pension and disability benefits might be an important — often essential — part of your life after the military.

02/20/2025

The Downside of Not Offering Real-Time Payments

Payments Journal

There have been remarkable strides toward U.S. real-time payment adoption in recent years, driven by growing demand among businesses and consumers.

02/17/2025

AARP scam alert: Gift Card Balance Scams

Wiscasset Newspaper

The holidays have passed, and for many, that means a stack of gift cards just waiting to be used. But before you check your balances online, beware of fake gift card balance-checking sites designed to steal both your post-holiday joy and your money.

02/17/2025

Scammers Are Using Call Merging to Trick You – Here’s How to Stay Safe

The Live Nagpur

Authorities in India have raised concerns about a new scam where fraudsters trick users into merging calls, leading to the unintentional sharing of One-Time Passwords (OTPs). This method allows scammers to complete unauthorized transactions and steal money.

02/17/2025

Greensboro woman charged with forgery, fraud across multiple states

WRAL News

On Wednesday, deputies announced a North Carolina woman was arrested in South Carolina on identity fraud and forgery charges.

02/11/2025

How will AI change cyber attacks?

Harry Wetherald Security Tales

A lot has been written about using AI for security and security for AI, but how will AI change cyber attacks?

02/11/2025

Protect yourself from tax ID theft by filing early and using trusted software

CBS 6 News Albany

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike.

02/11/2025

Unlocking Potential, Managing Risk: The Cloud AI Conundrum

PYMNTS

Imagine being able to tap into AI services without needing expensive infrastructure or software — just like borrowing a garden tool from a neighbor.

02/11/2025

SEC hacker pleads guilty

Investment Executive

Breach was used to falsely post about bitcoin ETF approval, sending crypto prices up

02/11/2025

Spokane man, woman found asleep at red light arrested for check fraud, stolen mail

KXLY.com

POST FALLS, Idaho -- Post Falls police arrested a Spokane man and woman for numerous crimes when they were reported asleep in the road.

02/03/2025

FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang

Krebs On Security

The FBI and authorities in The Netherlands this week seized dozens of servers and domains for a hugely popular spam and malware dissemination service operating out of Pakistan.

02/03/2025

KCK bank robbed at about same time school went on lockdown

Fox 4 KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The FBI is looking for a man suspected of robbing a U.S. Bank branch on Parallel Parkway on Friday morning. The bank robbery occurred shortly after a Kansas City, Kansas, school went on lockdown.

02/03/2025

Man discovers a mysterious $528 charge from Walmart. Here’s how it went down, with tips to protect yourself from fraud

Yahoo Finance

When reporter Nicholas Brooks got a mobile alert on his phone, he was surprised to see that it was a $528.04 charge to his bank account from Walmart. Brooks hadn't bought anything at Walmart, but he quickly noticed the pending charge when he navigated to his Walmart account.

02/03/2025

NJ dad says hackers are wreaking havoc on his life — they stole money, applied for 18 credit cards

Yahoo Finance

A New Jersey father says hackers stole his identity in late September, and he's still fighting them months later.

01/31/2025

BioCatch puts spotlight on money mule problem, biometric solution

Biometric Update

Money mules move money, knowingly or not, for criminal enterprise.

01/31/2025

Warren man accused of robbing Roseville bank with a child in the car

TV 20 Detroit

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Warren man is expected to face stiff charges on allegations he robbed a bank. Roseville police say he slid a note to a teller at the Christian Financial Credit Union on Gratiot Tuesday evening, demanding cash and walking out with about $6,000.

01/31/2025

USAA Sues Regions Bank Over Mobile Check Deposit Patent Infringement

Mobile ID World

USAA has initiated legal action against Regions Bank, alleging patent infringement related to mobile deposit technology.

01/30/2025

FBI seizes major cybercrime forums in coordinated domain takedown

CyberScoop

The domains for Cracked and Nulled now redirect to FBI-controlled servers.

01/29/2025

Public Alert: Beware of SLCPARK.COM Parking Fee Text Scam

Salt Lake City/My Street

Beware a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Salt Lake City’s parking services site. These messages are asking for payment of an “unpaid parking invoice”.

01/29/2025

Microsoft Investigates DeepSeek-Tied Group’s Access to OpenAI Data

PYMNTS

Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly investigating whether OpenAI’s data was improperly accessed by a group tied to DeepSeek.

01/29/2025

62 million Americans face fraudulent credit card charges

MSN

Credit card fraud is a big problem, and it’s getting worse.

01/29/2025

Appleton man pleads not guilty to robbing same bank twice

Fox 11 News

APPLETON (WLUK) – Martin Schiedermayer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to robbing an Appleton bank. It’s same bank he robbed in 2011, and both times he believed jail was his best option due his financial situation.

01/29/2025

2 more plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, including fmr. Minneapolis mayor's aide

CBS News

MINNEAPOLIS — Two more people have pleaded guilty in connection with the Feeding Our Future COVID relief fraud scheme.

01/29/2025

Identity Theft Awareness and Update on IRS Processing of Identity Theft Victim Assistance Cases

taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov

Identity theft is a constant threat that can happen to anyone.

01/29/2025

Postal Service to Sell Newly Redesigned Money Orders

US Postal Office

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service is introducing a new, redesigned money order. The new design will enhance already strong security features to further deter counterfeiting and other fraudulent activities. It will be released in February 2025.

01/26/2025

CashApp Customers Could Get a Refund for Fraud Protection Failures After CFPB Ruling

CNET

Block, Inc. was fined $175 million for mishandling security issues. Here's who's eligible for a payout.

01/26/2025

BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for IRS impostors targeting consumers

BBB

Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information, claiming they’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check.

01/26/2025

Arizona bank robber accidentally turned himself in, police say

Arizona Family

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — A bank robber is in custody after essentially turning himself in to the police in Bullhead City earlier this month, investigators said.

01/26/2025

California Man Sentenced To 87 Months For Role In $50 Million Wire And Securities Fraud Scheme

United States Attorney's Office District of New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – A California man was sentenced on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to 87 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas for his role in a $50 million internet-enabled fraud scheme, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced.

01/26/2025

Recruitment fraud: What you need to know

United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota

From fake job listings to people and AI bots posing as executive recruiters, job scams can target finance professionals to obtain money and data.

01/26/2025

Scammers are now sending fake toll-collection texts to get your bank information

Yahoo News

Did you get a text saying that you owe unpaid toll fees? It's probably a scam.

01/24/2025

CFPB Zelle Lawsuit: Payment Platform Sued Over ‘Widespread Fraud’

ClassAction.org

On December 20, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hit the operator of Zelle and three of its owner banks with a lawsuit claiming they let down customers and violated federal law by allowing fraud to run rampant on the popular payment platform.

01/24/2025

Utah County entrepreneur pleads guilty to security fraud charges involving 530 victims

KSL.com

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah County entrepreneur has pleaded guilty in federal court to costing hundreds of clients millions of dollars after selling securities illegally.

01/23/2025

Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected package

FTC

An unexpected package from an unknown sender arrives in your name. You open it and find a note that says it’s a gift, but it doesn't say who sent it.

01/23/2025

Man accused of robbing same bank for second time ordered to stand trial

WTAQ

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The suspect in a bank robbery who told police he did it to be taken to jail rather than be homeless was ordered Wednesday to stand trial.

01/21/2025

Minnesota House Republicans propose fraud prevention measures

Star Tribune

GOP legislators want to create a new Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud and require state employees to report suspected fraudulent activity.

01/20/2025

Justice Department and FBI Conduct International Operation to Delete Malware Used by China-Backed Hackers

U.S. Department of Justice

Court-Authorized Operation Removes PlugX Malware from Over 4,200 Infected U.S. Computers

01/20/2025

Two Dane Co. men in federal custody after Fitchburg bank robbery

MSN

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two Dane County men charged with robbing a Fitchburg bank last December are in federal custody, officials with the United States Attorney’s Office announced Friday.

01/20/2025

Man arrested after robbing two mail carriers at gunpoint, police say

Fox 13 Memphis, TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis man was arrested after allegedly robbing two mail carriers at gunpoint, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).

01/20/2025

FBI Warns of Imposters Scamming College Students, Urge Reporting

tapinto.net

NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the spring semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI has issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators.

01/15/2025

BBB: Reassess your financial goals, protect yourself from identity theft

KHON 2

HONOLULU (KHON2) – According to Better Business Bureau, this new year has many people reassessing their financial goals – whether that means reducing debt, building savings, or simply finding more stability in their day-to-day finances.

01/13/2025

Before-and-After Photos Show the Sudden Devastation from the L.A. Wildfires

People

Multiple major wildfires are raging around Los Angeles, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, threatening thousands of structures and leading to a still unknown number of deaths and injuries in the "inferno."

01/09/2025

FBI’s new warning about AI-driven scams that are after your cash

Cyber Guy

The FBI is issuing a warning that criminals are increasingly using generative AI technologies, particularly deepfakes, to exploit unsuspecting individuals.

01/09/2025

Top 5 Malware Threats to Prepare Against in 2025

The Hacker News

2024 had its fair share of high-profile cyber attacks, with companies as big as Dell and TicketMaster falling victim to data breaches and other infrastructure compromises.

01/09/2025

South Florida woman arrested in $11 million dental fraud scheme

WPBF

Evelyn Cruz is accused of operating illegal dental offices and defrauding insurance companies and patients. Her husband and an associate dentist are being sought on arrest warrants.

01/09/2025

Man demands cash at Montana bank, cops say. Then officers find surprise in lobby

The Sacramento Bee

Police didn’t have to go far to find and arrest a man in a Montana bank robbery.

01/09/2025

Auto dealers battle a growing problem: synthetic identity fraud

San Bernadino Sun

Grand theft auto might be a problem for Metro Detroit dealers, but a growing concern among dealers nationally is fraudulent sales that appear like any other transaction.

01/08/2025

Garner Police make arrest in robbery at Fifth Third Bank

ABC 11

GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- Garner Police made a swift arrest in a Monday morning robbery at Fifth Third Bank.

01/08/2025

A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew

Krebs On Security

Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way.

01/08/2025

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2025 is coming!

FTC

Are you interested in learning more about how to protect yourself from identity theft? Check out Identity Theft Awareness Week.

01/07/2025

Got a package you didn’t order? It’s probably a scam

FTC

What could be better than opening the mailbox or the front door and finding an unexpected package? Free gifts might seem like fun — but when an unexpected package lands on your doorstep, it may come with a higher cost than you expected.

01/07/2025

Jarod Koopman on How AI Helps IRS Address Fraud

ExecutiveGov

Jarod Koopman, executive director of cyber and forensics at the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, said IRS-CI is exploring the use of artificial intelligence as it tries to keep up with criminals who leverage AI tools to introduce more fraud schemes, Federal News Network reported Wednesday.

01/07/2025

Police searching for man after Fifth Third Bank robbed Monday morning in Garner

CBS 17

GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A man is on the run after holding up a bank in Garner, prompting two schools to go on lockdown, police tell CBS 17.

01/05/2025

Rogers police arrest one man after reported bank robbery

4029 TV

ROGERS, Ark. — Police say they arrested one man after a reported bank robbery on Friday afternoon.

01/03/2025

Marshalltown Police confiscate credit card skimmer at Casey's gas pump

YouTube Video

Officials are currently looking for two suspects that are believed to be outside of Iowa.

01/03/2025

Do Kwon pleads not guilty to US fraud charges in US$40 billion crypto collapse

SCMP

Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated US$40 billion in 2022, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to US criminal fraud charges after being extradited from Montenegro this week.

01/02/2025

Scammers hiring; ID theft victims to get less protection in 2025

Victoria Advocate

If you are looking for a job in 2025 and lack moral and ethical scruples, you may be in luck: The cybercrime job market is expected to boom.

01/02/2025

What to know about string of US hacks blamed on China

BBC

US officials say hackers linked to the Chinese government are responsible for breaching security at major telecommunications companies and US agencies.

01/02/2025

Kent County Sheriff's office seeks tips from Sand Lake bank robbery

WZZM 13

SAND LAKE, Mich. — The Kent County Sheriff's Office is working to track down the suspect accused of robbing a bank in Sand Lake Monday afternoon.

01/01/2025

Fraud Watch Friday: Don't Answer an Unknown Call

AARP

Receiving a call from an unknown number may seem harmless, but it could be the start a scam. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive you into revealing personal information or making payments.

01/01/2025

Vehicle Scam Warning

JAMN1075.iheart.com

Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Services is warning Oregonians about a new scam using fake Manufacturer Certificates of Origin to obtain titles for stolen vehicles.

12/30/2024

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues big banks over 'widespread' fraud on Zelle app

USA Today

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Friday it filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase JPM.N, Bank of America BAC.N and Wells Fargo WFC.N for failing to protect consumers from alleged "widespread fraud" on payments platform Zelle.

12/30/2024

Woman helps set up fake company, bank account to cash stolen $470,000 check, feds say

MSN

A Virginia woman helped set up a fake company, then created a bank account for the sham business as part of a plan to cash a stolen check worth nearly $470,000, federal prosecutors said.

12/30/2024

Rank-and-file bank workers sell client data to online scammers: report

New York Post

Bank staffers are selling client data in back-door deals with online fraudsters — helping to facilitate sophisticated scams that target the live savings of Americans, according to a report.

12/30/2024

Former CEO of Grand Rapids investment firm sentenced for fraud

MSN

A former CEO of a Grand Rapids investment firm was sentenced to prison for fraud on Thursday.

12/30/2024

AT&T, Verizon targeted by Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation, but networks secure

Reuters

Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation targeted AT&T (T.N), opens new tab and Verizon's (VZ.N), opens new tab systems, but the wireless carriers' U.S. networks are now secure as they work with law enforcement and government officials, the companies said on Saturday in their first acknowledgment of the attacks.

12/30/2024

Watching Your Wallet: Job scams are on the rise

MSN

(WFSB) – Job hunting is stressful and difficult. Add in a growing number of scammers, it becomes even more complicated.

12/30/2024

Fitchburg officials investigate alleged armed bank robbery

MSN

FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - A Fitchburg bank was robbed Monday around 3:45 p.m., according to police.

12/30/2024

Alabama no longer processing SNAP theft claims amid rampant fraud

Alabama Daily News

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Human Resources is no longer restoring Alabamians’ stolen food stamps after Congress, in its stopgap spending bill signed by President Joe Biden last week, did not reauthorize the replacement of stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

12/27/2024

FBI, DC3, and NPA Identification of North Korean Cyber Actors, Tracked as TraderTraitor, Responsible for Theft of $308 Million USD from Bitcoin.DMM.com

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, and National Police Agency of Japan are alerting the public to the theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million U.S. dollars from the Japan-based cryptocurrency company DMM by North Korean cyber actors in May 2024.

12/27/2024

Police investigating Hancock Whitney bank robbery on Government Street

WAFB

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Armed Robbery Detectives are investigating a robbery that took place on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 26, at the Hancock Whitney location on Government Street.

12/27/2024

Police: Man robbed bank in Wisconsin, then drove to Kentucky to kill 2 women

WLKY Louisville, KY

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. — A man is in custody after police said he shot two women in Washington County, Kentucky after robbing a bank states away.

12/27/2024

Police release video from triple arrest on I-35 after Warr Acres violent robbery

KFOR News

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A trio of men from Texas are currently behind bars in the Oklahoma County Jail for a crime they allegedly committed here, leaving a bank worker with a knot on his head and hospitalized.

12/23/2024

Authorities warn about 'brushing scams' | Here's how it works

6 ABC

MULLICA HILL, N.J. (WPVI) -- As holiday cheer is arriving in the form of boxes in the delivery truck, authorities are putting out warnings about unsolicited packages in the form of a "brushing scam."

12/23/2024

DeWitt post office manager indicted for stealing over 80k in stamps

Localsyr.com

DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Station Manager for the Dewitt New York Post Office has been indicted for stealing over $80,000 in stamps, the United States Attorney’s Office and the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General announced on Saturday, Dec. 21.

12/23/2024

Christmas at Risk for Millions of Americans as Credit Card Details Leaked

Leakd

As the festive season approaches, an estimated millions of Americans may find their Christmas at risk after a shocking data breach exposed 5 million unique credit and debit card details online

12/23/2024

CFPB Sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo for Allowing Fraud to Fester on Zelle

CFPB

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued the operator of Zelle and three of the nation’s largest banks for failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud on America’s most widely available peer-to-peer payment network.

12/20/2024

Student loan service providers face new allegations of illegal practices

Scripps News

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said, “Companies break the law when they mislead student borrowers about their protections or deny borrowers their rightful benefits.”

12/20/2024

How Bureau Fights The World’s Fraudsters One Identity At A Time

Forbes

Who will staunch the flood of fraud that is engulfing the world? Nasdaq’s latest research suggests losses from financial crime have now reached a staggering $485 billion a year, as fraudsters cash in on digital connectivity and harness new technologies to target their victims.

12/20/2024

FinCEN Warns of Fraud Schemes That Abuse Its Name, Insignia, and Authorities for Financial Gain

FinCEN

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert today to raise awareness of fraud schemes abusing FinCEN’s name, insignia, and authorities for financial gain.

12/20/2024

Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Krebs on Security

Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds.

12/20/2024

Georgia Man Sentenced for Organizing Elaborate Payroll Check Fraud Scheme

CU Times

Toddorius Goodwin recruits impoverished individuals to cash checks at credit unions and banks in Utah.

12/20/2024

Cybercriminals and the SEC: What Companies Need to Know

Information Week

The SEC’s disclosure rules come as cyberattacks continue to rise in scale and severity, with identity-based attacks at the forefront. The prospect of attackers outing their victims to the SEC underscores the importance of protecting systems in the first place.

12/20/2024

Keyless looks at promising 2025 after major growth, new hires in 2024

Biometric Update

CEO calls 2024 ‘a transformational year for biometrics,’ beyond expectations.

12/18/2024

FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors

PYMNTS

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets.

12/18/2024

A Multi-layered Approach to Combatting Payments Fraud

AFP

When it comes to safeguarding your financial operations, no one is immune to fraudsters. Their methods are constantly evolving in sophistication, presenting us all with new challenges.

12/17/2024

Identity fraud attacks using AI are fooling biometric security systems

TechRadar

The latest Global Identity Fraud Report by AU10TIX reveals a new wave in identity fraud, largely driven by the industrialization of AI-based attacks.

12/17/2024

Founders of Illegal Pyramid Scheme Sentenced for Roles in Fraud That Caused Over $23M in Losses to Victims

Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Justice

Three individuals were sentenced yesterday for their roles in founding and operating an illegal pyramid scheme.

12/17/2024

Photos: North Carolina bank robbery suspect on the run

My Fox 8

CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A suspect is still being sought out from a bank robbery Friday in Clayton, a town official said.

12/16/2024

Why More Connectivity Means More Vulnerability for Cross-Border Payments

PYMNTS

Today’s interconnected world is, well, increasingly connected. Fundamentally, that means it relies on trust.

12/16/2024

Why Sim Swapping Scams Are On The Rise And How You Can Stay Safe

Investopedia

SIM swapping gives fraudsters access to your cell phone number and any incoming messages you receive. That can make it easier for them to hack into your accounts, including your bank account, using two-factor authentication codes sent to your number

12/13/2024

You heard that correctly: Scammers are committing hospice fraud

FTC

Did someone reach out and offer free, in-home perks like cooking and cleaning in exchange for your Medicare number? Don’t give it. That could be a scammer trying to commit hospice fraud.

12/13/2024

Florida Man Sentenced To 55 Months for Skimming Credit Cards, Identity Theft, and Transporting Stolen Goods in Colorado Springs Area

United States Secret Service

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Yamany Guerra-Pena, 36, a Cuban national and Miami, Florida resident, was sentenced to 55 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution to multiple victims in the amount of $76,980 after pleading guilty to one count of bank fraud, one count of identity theft, and one count of conspiracy to transport stolen goods and altering motor vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

12/13/2024

After Being Busted By The FTC For Using “Dark Patterns” To Push Microtransactions, Epic Games Begins Handing Out $245 Million In Refunds

Bounding into Comics

As a result of the developer previously being dinged by the US’ Federal Trade Commission for using deceptive practices to trick Fortnite players into making unwanted in-game purchases, Epic Games has begun doling out its previously agreed upon $245 million.

12/13/2024

Mobile police arrest woman accused of identity theft

WKRG News 5

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers arrested a woman after she allegedly attempted to open a checking account using forged documents.

12/13/2024

Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers - how to stay safe

Tom's Guide

Having your personal or financial information stolen by hackers is bad enough as it is, but we’re now seeing an uptick in healthcare data breaches.

12/11/2024

Phishing scams can be hard to spot

FTC

Scammers love a good disguise. One day they show up texting you about a delivery you missed, the next they say you need to sort an issue with your Netflix account. Here’s how to avoid these phishing scams.

12/10/2024

Man bought USPS key off Alabama postal worker, stole mail, feds say. He’s sentenced.

Idaho Statesman

A man bought a master key from a postal worker in Alabama and used it to steal hundreds of pieces of mail and write fraudulent checks, federal authorities said.

12/10/2024

Scam-Related Fraud Jumped 56% in 2024, Surpassing Digital Payment Crimes

PYMNTS

As digital transactions play a role in the financial landscape, financial institutions invest heavily in fraud prevention tools.

12/10/2024

Man loses $38K after falling victim to a SIM-swapping phone scam

Scripps News

A man in Carlsbad, California said a hacker was able to drain $38,000 from his Bank of America account after compromising his phone in a SIM-swapping attack.

12/09/2024

Suspected Russian hackers target Ukrainian defense enterprises in new espionage campaign

The Record

Suspected Russian hackers have been targeting Ukrainian military and defense enterprises in a new espionage campaign, according to a new report.

12/09/2024

Check your junk mail: Some affected by the Equifax data breach to get more money

ABC 27 Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Customers affected by Equifax credit monitoring agency’s 2017 data breach may be eligible for another payment.

12/08/2024

32-year-old man arrested, charged in connection to stabbing, robbery at Atlanta bank

95.5 WSB Radio

ATLANTA, GA — A man wanted in connection to a robbing a bank and stabbing a bank employee in Atlanta has been arrested and charged by police.

12/08/2024

Man dressed as mail carrier steals checks, money orders from mailboxes in PA, feds say

The Herald-Sun

A Pennsylvania man posed as a mail carrier and stole checks and money orders from mailboxes, officials say.

12/08/2024

Colorado couple faces $3,700 fraud nightmare on AT&T account

MSN

Judith Dixon hardly uses her dining room, but for the last month the table has been covered in paperwork.

12/07/2024

US regulator places Google Payment under supervision, company sues

Reuters

Dec 6 (Reuters) - The US watchdog for consumer finance on Friday announced it was ordering federal supervision of Google Payment Corp., the internet giant's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab payment arm, a decision the company immediately said it was challenging in court.

12/07/2024

Many Arkansas animal shelters fall victim to fraudulent check scam

AOL

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas State Animal Control Association is on alert as scammers are sniffing around looking to steal from rescue shelters.

12/07/2024

4 suspects wanted for stealing over $316,000 in check fraud scheme: police

KTLA 5 LA's Very Own

Police are searching for four suspects who are wanted for stealing over $316,000 through a check fraud scheme in Orange County.

12/07/2024

Man charged with armed robberies of St. Paul bank, Minneapolis Walgreens

Yahoo News

A 25-year-old has been federally charged with armed robberies of a St. Paul bank and a Minneapolis business.

12/07/2024

Springfield PD looking for armed bank robbery suspect

WZTV Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An armed bank robbery happened Thursday afternoon in Springfield.

12/06/2024

Agencies Issue Statement on Elder Financial Exploitation

CFPB

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Five federal financial regulatory agencies, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and state financial regulators issued a statement today to provide supervised institutions with examples of risk management and other practices that may be effective in combatting elder financial exploitation.

12/06/2024

Chicago man sentenced to prison after surveillance footage shows him breaking into buildings, stealing mail

Fox 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for his role in a series of burglaries and identity thefts spanning several years.

12/04/2024

U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, Along with Tribal and Local Law Enforcement Officials, Announce Second “Don’t Click December” Consumer Protection Campaign

United States Attorney's Office District of Idaho

Agencies Will Release a Series of PSAs to Advise the Public About Common Online Fraud Schemes That Cause Billions of Dollars of Losses Each Year

12/04/2024

Waterloo Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison in Check Fraud Scheme

United States Attorney's Office District of Iowa

Stole Nearly $250,000 from Three Financial Institutions Between 2020 and 2022

12/04/2024

Police searching for suspect in North Omaha bank robbery

WOWT News 6

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police are asking the public’s help in finding the suspects of a bank robbery that occurred Wednesday morning.

12/04/2024

Former Accountant Pleads Guilty to Siphoning $119,000 From South Dakota Credit Union

CU Times

Ashley Viken steals cashier’s checks and deposits them into her accounts at two other credit unions.

12/04/2024

Criminals Use Generative Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Financial Fraud

FBI

The FBI is warning the public that criminals exploit generative artificial intelligence (AI) to commit fraud on a larger scale which increases the believability of their schemes.

12/03/2024

Minneapolis Woman Charged in Widespread Identity Theft Scheme Involving Over $35,000 in Losses

Limitless Media

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - Catherine Joy Wertman, 26, of Minneapolis, is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County for an alleged identity theft scheme spanning multiple counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Court documents detail an extensive fraud operation that victimized at least 12 individuals and caused combined losses exceeding $35,000. Wertman now faces up to 20 years in prison and $100,000 in fines if convicted.

12/03/2024

Interpol Cyber-Fraud Action Nets More Than 5K Arrests

DarkReading

Chalk up another win for global cooperation among law enforcement, this time targeting seven types of cyber fraud, including voice phishing and business email compromise.

12/03/2024

Why Phishers Love New TLDs Like .shop, .top and .xyz

Krebs on Security

Phishing attacks increased nearly 40 percent in the year ending August 2024, with much of that growth concentrated at a small number of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) — such as .shop, .top, .xyz — that attract scammers with rock-bottom prices and no meaningful registration requirements, new research finds. Meanwhile, the nonprofit entity that oversees the domain name industry is moving forward with plans to introduce a slew of new gTLDs.

12/01/2024

Man charged in Edgewater bank robbery after police identify him from electronic ankle monitor and tattoos

Chicago Sun Times

Naenb Mershah faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to court records.

12/01/2024

Cyber-attack potentially discloses personal information of veterans

KEYC News Now

(KTTC) – The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) announced Friday that more than 2,000 veterans are being notified of the potential disclosure of protected health information.

12/01/2024

Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for armed robbery, bank fraud

KFGO

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after robbing two women while armed and stealing from another.

11/26/2024

Hacker in Snowflake Extortions May Be a U.S. Soldier

Krebs on Security

Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing data from and extorting dozens of companies that used the cloud data storage company Snowflake, but a third suspect — a prolific hacker known as Kiberphant0m — remains at large and continues to publicly extort victims.

11/26/2024

Give to a charity, not a scam

FTC

There’s no shortage of good causes to donate to this holiday season. But before you give somewhere new, make sure you’re not donating to a scam.

11/26/2024

“Sad announcement” email implies your friend has died

Malwarebytes Labs

Tech support scammers are again stooping low with their email campaigns. This particular one hints that one of your contacts may have met an untimely end.

11/26/2024

Alexa Bliss impersonator(s) scammed man out of about $1 million from retirement savings & granddaughter’s college fund

Post Wrestling

There’s a story on The New York Times site from writer Tara Siegel Bernard that is connected to WWE’s Alexa Bliss. An Alexa Bliss impersonator scammed a man in his 70s out of about $1 million from his retirement savings and his granddaughter’s college fund.

11/25/2024

Zelle Scams Are On the Rise—How to Spot Fraud and Ways to Keep Your Finances Safe

Woman's World

Sending money to other people has never been easier. Whether paying for goods and services or sending money to someone for a special occasion, Venmo, CashApp and Zelle can transfer your money in minutes.

11/25/2024

U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public: Report Phone Scams - Colorado

U.S. Marshals Service

Spoofers using government phone numbers, government employees’ names, demanding payment via bitcoin ATMs or pre-paid credit or debit cards.

11/25/2024

Miami Lakes insurance company owner pleads guilty in $6M bank fraud scheme

NBC Miami

Heleonel Gonzalez, 48, pleaded guilty to bank fraud charges last week, officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said

11/25/2024

Three Indicted in $1.4 Million PPP Loan Fraud Scheme

United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury returned a 13-count indictment charging three Metro East men for engaging in a PPP loan fraud scheme in East St. Louis.

11/25/2024

2 arrested in Iowa bank robbery

Our Quad Cities

Police say two arrests have been made in the robbery of an Iowa bank Wednesday afternoon.

11/22/2024

‘How did you find me so fast?’ 83-year-old accused bank robber asks

WKBN

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — An 83-year-old man arrested for the robbery of a Mahoning Avenue bank Wednesday morning asked police how they found him so fast after he was caught, reports said.

11/19/2024

Goodbye to these bills: Target announces it will not accept these dollars starting in December

MSN

To bolster the security of the monetary system, the Bureau of Engraving, the Secret Service, and the Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence (ACD) Steering Committee have implemented an initiative to stop U.S. retailers, banks, and ATMs from accepting specific banknotes.

11/18/2024

Three people arrested in Fargo ID theft case

AM 1100 the Flag

(FARGO, ND) – Three people have been arrested in connection with an identity theft case at a bank in Fargo.

11/18/2024

Over 800,000 Domains Vulnerable to ‘Sitting Ducks’ Cyber Attacks, Infoblox Reports

The Fast Mode

Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and the risk to organizations are significant.

11/15/2024

Top Bot Attack Predictions for Holiday Sales 2024

Security Boulevard

Kasada’s 2023 Holiday Bot Report offered a clear view of how bots disrupted eCommerce and online sales last season.

11/15/2024

Three suspects arrested for identity theft at Fargo Gate City Bank

KVRR Local News

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo police officers responded to a report of suspicious activity around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gate City Bank in the 3900 block of 13th Avenue South.

11/15/2024

Georgia man gets prison time for $214K check fraud scheme in Utah

AOL News

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A Georgia man has been sentenced to prison time for his role in a scheme to steal from banks by cashing counterfeit checks.

11/13/2024

Lottery scam victim sent multiple $6,000 cash payments to stranger in Indianapolis

WRTV Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A lottery scam is making the rounds with Indiana ties and it’s costing victims thousands of dollars.

11/13/2024

Embracing Proactive Fraud Management with Real-Time Orchestration

Cyber Defense Magazine

With security breaches becoming more frequent, banks need to act swiftly to protect their users.

11/13/2024

West Fargo man accused of embezzling $2.7 million from Fargo construction company

Valley News Live

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - 29-year-old Daniel Lindgren of West Fargo has been charged with felony theft, in a case alleging that he stole over $2.7 million from a Fargo construction company.

11/12/2024

FBI Alerts Companies About Fraudulent Emergency Data Requests

PYMNTS

The FBI is alerting companies that cybercriminals are using compromised U.S. and foreign government email addresses to send fraudulent emergency data requests.

11/11/2024

FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas

Krebs On Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email systems, citing a recent increase in cybercriminal services that use hacked police email accounts to send unauthorized subpoenas and customer data requests to U.S.-based technology companies.

11/11/2024

Multi-factor authentication to be mandatory on Google Cloud accounts

Security Magazine

Google announced mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) is coming to Google Cloud accounts. This will be enacted by the end of 2025 for the purposes of enhanced security.

11/11/2024

Elder Fraud Prevention Advocate Janine Williamson Issues Statement on S. 4943 and H.R. 9303 "Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act"

Morning Star

WASHINGTON , Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Veteran's Day, elder fraud prevention advocate Janine Williamson is urging Congress to take action on S. 4943 and H.R. 9303, the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act.

11/11/2024

FTC Charges Review Platform Sitejabber With Deceiving Consumers

PYMNTS

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new enforcement action against Sitejabber, charging the review platform with deceiving consumers through misrepresentative reviews and ratings.

11/11/2024

Lawmakers Lobby for One-Size-Fits-All Regulations for Banks and FinTechs

PYMNTS

Among the central debates of regulation, what we might term even the jurisdiction of the regulators — no matter the industry — might boil down to a stark question:

11/11/2024

Paper Check Fraud’s Weakest Link Is … the Paper Check

PYMNTS

Given the chance, most consumers will choose digital payments over paper checks. Yet the check endures, expensive to make and mail and manage, and they often sit uncashed at the back of a drawer for weeks and even months.

11/11/2024

Financially Struggling Consumers Are Twice as Likely to Face Payment Declines

PYMNTS

Payment declines are becoming less common, with payment declines overall falling from 18% to 12% in two years. However, financially struggling consumers continue to experience them at high rates.

11/07/2024

New Android Banking Malware 'ToxicPanda' Targets Users with Fraudulent Money Transfers

The Hacker News

Over 1,500 Android devices have been infected by a new strain of Android banking malware called ToxicPanda that allows threat actors to conduct fraudulent banking transactions.

11/07/2024

Caregiver accused of adult abuse, stealing over $125K from clients

The Sentinel-Record

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- A Gurdon woman with a felony record who was a live-in caretaker for a Hot Springs Village couple until they fired her in August was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing over $125,000 from them.

11/07/2024

Russian Midnight Blizzard Spear Phishing Campaign Targets Thousands Using RDP Files

CPO Magazine

Microsoft has warned of an ongoing spear phishing campaign for intelligence gathering by the Russian state-linked threat actor Midnight Blizzard, Cozy Bear, APT29, Dukes, Yttrium, or UNC2452. The cybercrime group is linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).

11/07/2024

Hackers May Have Stolen Your Social Security Number

Senior Citizens League

A recent lawsuit claims that hackers have gained access to billions of records of personal information, including Americans’ names, phone numbers, addresses, and Social Security numbers.

11/05/2024

Warrant issued for man accused of stealing $60,000 from Choctaw Casino guest

KXII

DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - An arrest warrant was issued in Bryan County for a Plano man accused of stealing $60,000 from a guest at the Choctaw Casino in September.

11/05/2024

Fargo woman arrested, accused of stealing $500,000 worth of inventory from former employer

Valley News Live

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Fargo woman has been arrested on felony theft charges, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her former employer.

11/05/2024

Easy Access to Information for Conducting Fraudulent Emergency Data Requests Impacts US-Based Companies and Law Enforcement Agencies

IC3

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is releasing this Private Industry Notification to highlight a trend of compromised US and foreign government email addresses used to conduct fraudulent emergency data requests to US-based companies, exposing personally identifying information (PII).

11/05/2024

Canadian Man Arrested in Snowflake Data Extortions

Krebs On Security

A 26-year-old man in Ontario, Canada has been arrested for allegedly stealing data from and extorting more than 160 companies that used the cloud data service Snowflake.

11/04/2024

More and more small businesses are being hit with security attacks — but they're fighting back

MSN

New research from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has claimed American businesses are facing more cybersecurity events and attacks than ever before.

11/04/2024

Florida Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Passport Card Fraud, Bank Fraud, Identity Theft

United States Attorney's Office District of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on November 1, 2024, defendant Scott Jamie Ashness, 44, most recently of Stuart, Florida, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to a term of 48 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Ashness previously pleaded guilty to bank fraud, passport fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

11/04/2024

State of MN Office of Cannabis Management

State of MN

Welcome to the Cannabis Implementation Insider

11/04/2024

Former Bookkeeper Sentenced to Federal Prison

United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Iowa

A woman who stole over $450,000 from a family‑owned business was sentenced October 30, 2024, to two years in federal prison.

11/01/2024

FBI seeks tips on masked suspects in Michigan, Illinois and Missouri robberies

The Detroit News

FBI officials are seeking information about masked suspects who allegedly robbed four jewelry stores, including a store in Dearborn.

11/01/2024

Scammers Exploit 2024 US General Election to Perpetrate Multiple Fraud Schemes

IC3.gov

The FBI is warning the public about scammers exploiting the 2024 US General election to perpetrate multiple types of financial fraud schemes. These scams target victims across the United States and have previously exploited state and local elections for similar scams.

10/31/2024

Beware of check scams: Banks warn of fraud involving fraudulent checks

13WMAZ

There are many ways fraudsters are trying to make a buck with fraudulent checks. One bank explains some of the schemes they see come through their doors

10/30/2024

'Scam enabler' warned to stop illegal robocalls that impersonate banks, utilities and more

AOL

No, it's not your imagination. We're getting flooded of ridiculous, illegal robocalls.

10/30/2024

Lincoln Woman Loses $800,000 in Phone Scam

KLIN Radio

Lincoln Police got a call from a 79-year-old woman on Friday afternoon reporting a scam. LPD Public Information officer Erika Thomas says the woman told officers she lost $800,000 over the course of a year.

10/29/2024

Email or social media hacked? Here’s what to do

FTC

Hackers target your email and social media accounts to steal your personal information. Like your username and password, bank or credit card account numbers, or Social Security number.

10/28/2024

AI in cyber attacks: a potential wildfire?

Techzine

In the security world, there is much talk about artificial intelligence’s impact. But what is AI doing on the attackers’ side?

10/28/2024

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminder: IRS and Security Summit supply online safety tips

IRS

WASHINGTON — As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes and preparation for next tax season begins, the Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners today reminded taxpayers to be wary of online threats like identity theft and fraud.

10/28/2024

New Phishing Schemes To Watch Out For

Forbes

When it comes to cybercrime, phishing is one of the biggest threats—and for good reason. It is a gateway for different types of malware (including ransomware) and plays a key role in data theft and identity fraud schemes.

10/28/2024

Change Healthcare's Massive Data Breach Impacted 100 Million People. What to Know

Cnet

A February cyberattack on a UnitedHealth subsidiary compromised the personal data of some one-third of Americans.

10/28/2024

Michigan First Credit Union customers upset after losing thousands to fraud

Detroit Free Press

Keta Roberson lives nearly 25 miles away from an ATM on Wyoming Avenue in Detroit where two $1,000 withdrawals from her account were made in late March.

10/25/2024

Three ways scammers try to steal your money

FTC

We recently shared advice to help you safeguard the personal information in your accounts, on your computer, and on your phone to protect it from identity theft. But scammers aren’t just after your data. They want your hard-earned cash, too. Here are some common scams to watch out for.

10/25/2024

Top 10 Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks Today in 2024 & How to Prevent Them

Black Star News

Our lives without the Internet are impossible, especially after the Covid pandemic.

10/25/2024

Defense Contractor Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Fraud, Money Laundering, and Unlawful Export of Technical Data

Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Justice

Yuksel Senbol, 36, of Orlando, Florida, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering, conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act, violating the Export Control Reform Act, and violating the Arms Export Control Act.

10/25/2024

Suspect in custody after reported robbery at Franklin Street bank

Ti-State

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Evansville Police say one person is in custody after reports of a hold-up at a bank in the the 2200 block of west Franklin Street.

10/24/2024

Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Winning Banks’ Fight Against Fraud

PYMNTS

How do you deal with an entity that is so malicious it will use a natural disaster to commit cybercrimes?

10/24/2024

The Key to Payment Innovation: Rethinking Digital Identity

PYMNTS

You can’t get to what’s next in payments without getting to what’s next in identity.

10/24/2024

Internet Archive Breached Again—Third Cyberattack In October 2024

Forbes

The Internet Archive has confirmed a third security breach on Oct. 20 in what has become a series of escalating cyberattacks. Hackers were able to exploit unrotated Zendesk API tokens to gain access to the platform that manages the archive's support tickets.

10/24/2024

The Financial Institution’s Role in Fighting Account Takeovers

Payments Journal

Despite years of investment in anti-fraud measures, account takeover (ATO) issues continue to plague financial institutions and consumers. Traditional authentication methods have left too many gaps for cybercriminals to exploit, often through easily compromised or acquired credentials.

10/24/2024

Florida Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft and Wire Fraud

United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Alabama

Montgomery, Ala. – Today, Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced the sentencing of a Palm Bay, Florida man to 70 months in prison for using a fake identity to purchase a vehicle.

10/24/2024

Bank fraud scheme sends Georgia man to federal prison for four years

United States Attorney's Office District of Montana

MISSOULA — A federal judge today sentenced a Georgia man to four years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for a scheme that involved recruiting homeless individuals to cash fraudulent checks at Montana financial institutions, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

10/24/2024

Protecting Young Consumers from Check Fraud via Messaging Apps

OnFocus

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – As digital natives, younger generations often rely on mobile banking for convenience and flexibility.

10/23/2024

Phishing Scams & Ransomware: Fortinet's Threat Intelligence Highlights Election Cyber Risks

The Fast Mode

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, released its FortiGuard Labs Threat Intelligence Report: Threat Actors Targeting the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, which reveals and analyzes threats tied to U.S.-based entities, voters, and the electoral process. Key findings from the threat intelligence report include:

10/23/2024

The Global Surveillance Free-for-All in Mobile Ad Data

Krebs on Security

Not long ago, the ability to digitally track someone’s daily movements just by knowing their home address, employer, or place of worship was considered a dangerous power that should remain only within the purview of nation states.

10/23/2024

Man charged in string of bank robberies across Twin Cities

EPLN - Eden Prairie Local News

A man with addresses listed in both Eden Prairie and Woodbury has been charged in a string of bank robberies across the Twin Cities.

10/23/2024

How to avoid TSA PreCheck scams

FTC

No one likes waiting in airport security lines. To speed things up, some people opt to get TSA PreCheck.

10/23/2024

Marquette Police Department finds card skimmer at local business

WZMQ19

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Marquette Police Department is reporting they have found a card skimming device on a gas pump at an unnamed business on Wednesday.

10/20/2024

Hunt underway for man who burst into mountain town store with apparent shotgun

The Denver Gazette

A scary situation unfolded during the early morning hours of October 17 in Breckenridge, Colorado.

10/20/2024

FBI Arrests Hacker Behind Fake BTC ETF Approval Tweet From SEC Account

MSN

In a major breakthrough, federal authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the notorious hack that compromised the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account in January.

10/16/2024

Former Official Accused of Stealing Nearly $700,000 from St. Louis County Charity

United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Missouri

ST. LOUIS – A former official of a charity that houses adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities has been indicted and accused of embezzling about $690,000 over more than a decade.

10/16/2024

Gmail Users Warned About New Account Takeover Scam: Here’s What to Look For

NTD

A security researcher and one technology startup CEO have warned that some Gmail users could become victim to a sophisticated, AI-based scam that can lead to their accounts being taken over.

10/16/2024

Suspects on the run after reported bank robbery in Colorado Springs

11 News

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Police Department said they were notified of a bank robbery around 1:55 p.m. on Monday.

10/15/2024

American Water restarting systems shut down a week ago by hackers

CBS News

American Water Works — among the nation's biggest water utilities — is restarting systems shut down a week ago after being hacked.

10/15/2024

Stolen Refund Scam: Last-Minute Filers Beware

CBN

Last-minute tax filers could be opening themselves up to becoming victims of fraud. The IRS warns that scammers often prey on tax procrastinators.

10/15/2024

Overland Park Police asking for help to identify woman involved in string of credit card, identity thefts

MSN

The Overland Park, Kansas, Police Department is asking for help to identify a woman from surveillance images linked to several thefts of wallets and identities and the use of stolen credit cards.

10/15/2024

Massive Scale of Chinese Espionage Operations Stuns the West

MSN

This video delves into the massive scale of Chinese espionage efforts across the globe, revealing how China uses sophisticated techniques to gather intelligence and conduct surveillance on an international level.

10/14/2024

Have you fallen for a deepfake yet?

Private Bank Barclays

It’s getting harder and harder to tell what’s real and what's fake in today’s digital world and the rapid advancement of technology. An alarming trend is the increase in "deepfakes”.

10/14/2024

Postal Police frustrated by crimes affecting carriers

WREG.com

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Postal Police officers say they want to help curb crime but are limited. The union president believes a recent robbery could lead to even more problems.

10/10/2024

Marriott data breach settlement: What it means for consumers

FTC

Marriott settled charges related to a data breach that exposed the information of millions of guests. The company will take steps to better protect customers’ personal information. And it will give customers more control over their information.

10/08/2024

Counterfeit Check Scam Targets Law Firms Via Debt Collection Scheme

FBI

The FBI warns of a counterfeit check scheme in which fraudsters target law firms engaged in collections work by deceptively contracting their services to ultimately defraud them.

10/06/2024

Is Your Small Business Losing Money To Check Fraud?

Forbes

“No, Rieva, I don’t take checks anymore.” I was surprised to hear these words from one of my long-time home service providers, whom I’ve been paying by check for over 15 years.

10/04/2024

Eagan woman pleads guilty to using pandemic fraud money to buy new house, Tesla

Bring Me The News

Kawsar Jama, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in U.S. District Court on Monday.

10/04/2024

Former Salem County Man Admits Role in Stolen Check Scheme

United States Attorney's Office District of New Jersey

CAMDEN, N.J. – A former Salem County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a scheme involving checks stolen from the mail and other sources, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

10/04/2024

FBI searching for serial bank robber dubbed the ‘Bare-Chested Bandit’

Yahoo News

CHICAGO — The FBI’s Chicago Field Office is investigating a bank robbery that unfolded in the Loop on Tuesday afternoon and it may be just one of several robberies committed by a man who agents are calling the “Bare-Chested Bandit.”

09/27/2024

U.S. Indicts 2 Top Russian Hackers, Sanctions Cryptex

Krebs On Security

The United States today unveiled sanctions and indictments against the alleged proprietor of Joker’s Stash, a now-defunct cybercrime store that peddled tens of millions of payment cards stolen in some of the largest data breaches of the past decade.

09/27/2024

USPS worker accused of stealing $1.5M of checks, pandmemic fraud

Spectrum Local News

ST. LOUIS—A U.S. Postal Service worker is accused of stealing checks with a face value of more than $1.5 million from the mail, according to a federal indictment. He is also facing charges for pandemic fraud.

09/27/2024

72% of Finance Leaders Use AI in Their Operations

PYMNTS

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into banking, the financial sector stands on the brink of a major shift. The adoption of AI tools could redefine not only operational strategies, but also the essence of customer interactions.

09/27/2024

How to recover from identity theft

FTC

We get it. You hoped the day would never come when you learned someone used your personal information to open new credit accounts in your name.

09/26/2024

Operation AI Comply: Detecting AI-infused frauds and deceptions

FTC

There’s been a lot of hype and excitement about artificial intelligence and all the amazing things it can, or one day might, do.

09/25/2024

‘I've never seen anything like this’: 35 strangers fraudulently added to California woman's Chase credit card as authorized users with the power to charge up to $19K

Money Wise

When Jodi Hayes went on a cruise in August, she didn’t expect to discover that 35 strangers were added onto her Marriott Bonvoy Chase Bank credit card account while she was away.

09/25/2024

Timeshare Owner? The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You

Krebs On Security

The FBI is warning timeshare owners to be wary of a prevalent telemarketing scam involving a violent Mexican drug cartel that tries to trick people into believing someone wants to buy their property.

09/25/2024

Bank robbery suspect sought in Barrington

Fox 32 Chicago

The robbery happened around 1 p.m. at a Chase Bank at 136 W. Northwest Highway, when the suspect demanded money from a bank teller, according to the FBI.

09/23/2024

Hang up on unwanted calls about loans

FTC

People are reporting getting calls (and calls) (and more calls) about their supposed “loan application.” Only they hadn’t applied for a loan. So what’s going on?

09/21/2024

This Windows PowerShell Phish Has Scary Potential

Krebs on Security

Many GitHub users this week received a novel phishing email warning of critical security holes in their code.

09/21/2024

More guilty pleas in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme bring total up to 21

KSTP.com

Federal prosecutors have now reached plea deals with 21 defendants charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

09/19/2024

Is that gift card helping your congregation or paying a scammer?

FTC

You get an email from someone in your place of worship asking you to buy gift cards for a worthy cause. It might look legit, but hold on.

09/16/2024

Woman Sues FirstBank Over $10K Account Breach; Bank Says Transactions Were Made Using Her Card

Vicon Sortium

The lawsuit alleges FirstBank failed to flag suspicious activity, resulting in hackers draining $10,476.86 from the plaintiff’s account. FirstBank contends the transactions were made with the plaintiff’s card, in locations she had previously used it

09/16/2024

Four Miami Residents Charged with Reaping Over $1 Million From Friends and Family Insider Trading Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida

MIAMI – A federal indictment was unsealed today charging four Miami area residents with obtaining over $1 million from illegal securities trading.

09/16/2024

Dyslexia Center of Austin target of fraudulent check scam

Yahoo News

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Dyslexia Center of Austin (DCA) recently received a massive check from a donor, but the apparent act of charity was actually a cautionary tale.

09/12/2024

New York man arrested for bank fraud and identity theft in connection with stolen $810,000 tax refund check

IRS

BOSTON — A Yonkers, N.Y., man was arrested yesterday in connection with a scheme to steal an $810,000 tax refund by impersonating a corporate executive in Connecticut.

09/12/2024

Why credit card fraud alerts are rising, and how worried you should be about them

CNBC

The rate of credit card fraud alerts is rising, according to Deloitte, often inconveniencing consumers.

09/11/2024

BBB Scam Alert: Double check that QR code before you pay for parking

Better Business Bureau

QR codes are everywhere: signs, ads, menus, and even scams. BBB Scam Tracker has reports about a scam that involves fraudulent QR codes at parking lots, and the FTC has reported on this type of QR fraud as well.

09/11/2024

FFIEC to sunset cybersecurity assessment tool next year

Dodd Frank Update

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced it plans on sunsetting its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on Aug. 31, 2025. The CAT has been helping financial institutions identify their risks and determine their cybersecurity preparedness since it was released in June 2015 as a voluntary assessment tool.

09/11/2024

FBI Publishes 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report

FBI

The FBI on September 9 released its Cryptocurrency Fraud Report for 2023. In 2023, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud involving the use of cryptocurrency, with over $5.6 billion in reported losses.

09/11/2024

Recognize tax scams and fraud

IRS

Scammers mislead you about tax refunds, credits and payments. They pressure you for money, personal, financial or employee information. IRS impersonators try to look like us.

09/11/2024

Alcester Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office District of South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced an Alcester, South Dakota, woman convicted of Wire Fraud. The sentencing took place on August 19, 2024.

09/10/2024

School district south of Seattle cancels classes Monday due to cyberattack

GeekWire

Highline Public Schools, a 17,500-student district south of Seattle, canceled classes for Monday due to a cyberattack.

09/10/2024

Omaha man accused of attempted bank robbery changes plea

WOWT

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man accused of trying trying to rob a bank in Omaha changed his plea Friday, court documents say.

09/10/2024

FBI Publishes 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report

FBI

The FBI on September 9 released its Cryptocurrency Fraud Report for 2023. In 2023, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud involving the use of cryptocurrency, with over $5.6 billion in reported losses.

09/09/2024

US Government Losing $233,000,000,000+ To Fraud Every Year, According to First-Ever Estimate From America’s Accountability Office

The Daily Hodl

A groundbreaking new report shows the US government is losing a staggering amount of money to fraud every year.

09/09/2024

Wynn Resorts paying $130M for letting illegal money reach gamblers at its Las Vegas Strip casino

AP News

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $130 million to federal authorities and admit that it let unlicensed money transfer businesses around the world funnel funds to gamblers at its flagship Las Vegas Strip property

09/09/2024

Cyber-attack targets St. Charles Parish Government

Nola.com

Recently fixed access control SonicOS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766, is potentially exploited in attacks in the wild, SonicWall warns.

09/09/2024

U.S. Secret Service and Partners Conduct EBT Fraud and Card Skimming Outreach Operation

U.S. Secret Service

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement partners conducted a payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud outreach operation Sept. 5 in Birmingham, Ala., and the surrounding area.

09/04/2024

Cyberattack at Ascension affecting Tennessee hospitals

WSMV 4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMSV) – A major cyber security breach at Ascension is impacting doctors’ abilities to respond to emergencies and some patients are having their appointments postponed, according to the medical group.

09/04/2024

Columbus kept years of the public's driver's license data. Now it's been stolen

The Columbus Dispatch

Every time central Ohioans visit Columbus City Hall and most other municipal government buildings, they scan their driver's license to enter — and all of that information dating back to early 2006 may now be available on the dark web.

09/04/2024

Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home

Krebs on Security

An old but persistent email scam known as “sextortion” has a new personalized touch: The missives, which claim that malware has captured webcam footage of recipients pleasuring themselves, now include a photo of the target’s home in a bid to make threats about publishing the videos more frightening and convincing.

09/04/2024

Cash App ordered to pay $15M — and users may be entitled to $2,500 payout

Detroit Free Press

Cash App users could see up to $2,500 sent to their bank accounts soon.

09/04/2024

Texas gang members accused of St. Louis area ATM robbery scheme

MIssourinet

(O’Fallon, MO) — A group of suspected Texas gang members have been arrested after allegedly pulling a scheme to rob an ATM repair man at a St. Louis-area bank.

09/04/2024

Report: UK Regulator Makes Massive Cut to Fraud Reimbursement Plan

PYMNTS

The U.K.’s payment regulator is reportedly making a drastic cut to its fraud reimbursement plan.

09/03/2024

Check-In Time: Hospitality Welcomes Real-Time Payments

PYMNTS

Travelers expect the same seamless payment experience while traveling that they enjoy in other aspects of their daily lives. With so many payment options available, these consumers are increasingly gravitating toward the easiest and fastest method: real-time payments.

09/02/2024

New hotel scam that uses your keycard AFTER you check out – after couple were left £600 out of pocket

The Sun UK

HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned over a new hotel scam which use their keycards after they check out after one couple was left £600 out of pocket.

09/02/2024

Why federal authorities don't respond to ATM thefts from corner stores

7 Eyewitness News

If thieves steal an ATM out of a bank, it would be an FBI matter with federal charges

09/02/2024

Bitcoin ATM fraudsters scam seniors out of $110M: report

New York Post

Bitcoin ATM scammers successfully targeted senior citizens last year, walking away with $110 million in schemes that often start out with a “concerned” customer service phone call.

09/02/2024

Chase Bank 'Glitch' Goes Viral: What We Know, Don't Know

MSN

An apparent "glitch" at Chase Bank that allowed people to withdraw large amounts of money from their accounts without having the funds has gone viral on social media.

08/30/2024

Hawaiʻi-Issued REAL IDs can be added to Apple Wallet beginning August 28

Hawaii Department of Transporation Administration

HONOLULU – REAL ID-compliant Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses and state identification cards can be added to iPhone and Apple Watch as of August 28, 2024.*

08/30/2024

FBI offering reward for info on Lawrence bank robbery

The Lawrence Times

The FBI is offering a reward of “up to $2,000” for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who robbed Bank of America in Lawrence last month.

08/27/2024

Man wanted in series of bank robberies across central North Carolina, police say

CBS 17

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – A man wanted in a bank robbery in Granville County over the weekend has struck again in Chapel Hill.

08/27/2024

FBI Says Stopping Online Fraud and Scams Requires New Focus

Government Technology

The FBI launched a new nationwide campaign this past week to raise awareness of the surge in online fraud and scams impacting the public and to encourage reporting to law enforcement.

08/27/2024

Second suspect arrested in Myrtle Beach ATM robbery

WMBF News

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A few weeks after police arrested the first suspect in an ATM robbery in Myrtle Beach, a second suspect has been taken into custody.

08/27/2024

SEA Airport travelers dealing with long lines due to cyberattack

King5.com

It's unclear when the cyberattack will be resolved, airport officials said.

08/27/2024

FBI Announces Nationwide 'Take A Beat' Campaign to Increase Awareness of Frauds and Scams

FBI

Today, the FBI announces the launch of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the frauds and scams impacting the public and encourage reporting to law enforcement. Throughout this campaign, the FBI will share information with the public to highlight different types of fraud and scams, tips for identifying them and preventing losses, and how victims can report to protect others.  

08/27/2024

New 0-Day Attacks Linked to China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’

Krebs on Security

Malicious hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director, a software product used by many Internet and IT service providers.

08/26/2024

Quantum-Powered AI Knocking on the Enterprise Business Door

PYMNTS

Technical innovations are often overinterpreted in the short term and underestimated in the long term.

08/25/2024

Denver FBI and Aurora police looking for bank robbery suspect

KKTV

DENVER (KKTV) - On Wednesday at 4:09 p.m., the Wells Fargo bank at 9000 East Colfax Ave. in Aurora was robbed by a suspect pretending to have a weapon, Denver FBI said.

08/25/2024

Major airport has HUNDREDS of flights delayed - as officials reveal chilling possible reason

Daily Mail

A possible cyber attack prompted massive delays at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport early Saturday morning - and passengers were asked to check with their airline for information.

08/25/2024

FBI Says Stopping Online Fraud and Scams Requires New Focus

Government Technology

The FBI launched a new nationwide campaign this past week to raise awareness of the surge in online fraud and scams impacting the public and to encourage reporting to law enforcement.

08/23/2024

Five ways to keep scammers and hackers away

FTC

We’re living in the data age. The things we do on our phones and computers, on our internet-enabled smart devices, and on websites leave a trail of our activities and our personal information.

08/23/2024

Local Networks Go Global When Domain Names Collide

Krebs On Security

The proliferation of new top-level domains (TLDs) has exacerbated a well-known security weakness: Many organizations set up their internal Microsoft authentication systems years ago using domain names in TLDs that didn’t exist at the time.

08/22/2024

German Authority Seizes 13 Unauthorized Crypto ATMs

Bitcoin.com

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs in a nationwide operation involving 60 officers and raids on 35 locations.

08/22/2024

Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’

The Conversation

Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop.

08/22/2024

Man gets 6.5 years in federal prison for 2021 bank robbery, holding bank employees hostage

KSTP 5

A 39-year-old man was sentenced to over six years(78 months) in federal prison for a bank robbery in 2021 in which he took employees hostage.

08/22/2024

Skyfire CEO Says AI Agents Need New AI Payments Rails

PYMNTS

A new startup is addressing a significant challenge in artificial intelligence: enabling AI agents to independently manage financial transactions.

08/20/2024

FBI Announces Nationwide 'Take A Beat' Campaign to Increase Awareness of Frauds and Scams

FBI

Today, the FBI announces the launch of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the frauds and scams impacting the public and encourage reporting to law enforcement.

08/20/2024

ID Talk: Walking the Privacy Tightrope in Identity Fraud Prevention with AuthenticID’s Chris Borkenhagen

Fined Biometrics

On the latest episode of the ID Talk podcast, hosts Tony Bitzionis and Alex Perala are joined by Chris Borkenhagen, the Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Security Officer of AuthenticID.

08/20/2024

Massive Cyber Attack On AWS Targets 230 Million Unique Cloud Environments

CyberSecurity

A complex large-scale campaign was detected by Unit 42 researchers that manipulated and extorted several organizations using cloud systems.

08/20/2024

Security Alert: U.S. Political Donation Sites at Risk

Security Boulevard

With the upcoming U.S. presidential election, there has been a recent surge in campaign donations, resulting in large volumes of transactions being processed by donation platforms, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals.

08/19/2024

Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 75 Months in Federal Prison for Interference with Commerce by Robbery

United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Louisiana

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Tyler Dunn, age 23, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 75 months in federal prison following his conviction for interference with commerce by robbery. In addition to the term of imprisonment, the Court further sentenced Dunn to serve three years of supervised release.

08/19/2024

77% of Consumers Expect Banks to Use AI to Fight Fraud

PYMNTS

Real-time payments, known for their speed and immediacy, have faced adoption hurdles primarily due to perceptions about security.

08/19/2024

NCPA Sues UnitedHealth and Subsidiaries for Massive Cyber Attack

Population Health Learning Network

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) announced late July 2024 that it, along with dozens of providers from numerous states, had filed a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries, Change Healthcare and Optum, due to a ransomware attack.

08/19/2024

Ukrainian digital bank fights off massive DDoS attack for third day

Euromaidan Press

Monobank co-founder Oleh Horokhovskyi said an ongoing DDoS attack of unprecedented scale, with over 5.5 billion requests received so far.

08/19/2024

Social Security Number Hack May Produce New Fraud Vector

PYMNTS

Earlier this year, hackers stole the data of 2.9 billion people from a broker.

08/16/2024

Don’t send your Social Security number to an “employer” on WhatsApp. It’s a scam

FTC

You get a text message with a job offer that pays hundreds of dollars a day for doing remote work. It might sound tempting, but here’s the catch: they ask you to text them your Social Security number. Don’t share it. It’s a scam.

08/16/2024

Local check fraud cases increase

WBAY First Alert 2

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The number of checks we use to pay for things is down, but the amount of check fraud is up.

08/15/2024

Steps to take to protect yourself from identity theft after massive social security data breach

6 ABC

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A data breach involving billions of social security numbers has consumer advocates urgently sounding an alarm. If you haven't taken steps to protect yourself from identity theft yet, experts said you need to do so immediately.

08/15/2024

NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation's Data

Krebs On Security

A great many readers this month reported receiving alerts that their Social Security Number, name, address and other personal information were exposed in a breach at a little-known but aptly-named consumer data broker called NationalPublicData.com.

08/15/2024

Man Arrested For Human Trafficking in Roxboro NY

YouTube

A New York man was arrested in Roxboro in a human trafficking case that involves a 65-year-old woman.

08/15/2024

Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams

ELRC

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.

08/13/2024

Suspect in West Knoxville Truist Bank Robbery Apprehended by Knoxville Police with FBI Collaboration

Hoodline

The Knoxville Police Department has swiftly captured a suspect following a bank robbery in West Knoxville, as confirmed by the Knoxville Police Communications Manager Scott Erland.

08/13/2024

Got a barcode from your utility company to make a payment? That’s a scam

FTC

Getting an urgent call from what sounds like your utility company might make you think: Did I forget to pay my bill?

08/13/2024

Stolen mail in Massachusetts city has cost postal customers thousands of dollars

CBS News Boston

FRANKLIN - Investigators believe a suspect who has stolen mail from blue postal service mailboxes in Franklin, Massachusetts was able to break into the boxes using keys stolen from a letter carrier.

08/13/2024

Collaborative Defense: The Role of ‘Intelligent Friction’ and AI in Fraud Prevention

PYMNTS

Every now and then, an executive in the payments business comes up with a catchphrase that captures a complex concept, and you know it’s going to resonate.

08/11/2024

Safeguard your personal information: Here are some tips in wake of reported breach

CBS Austin

(TND) — The personal data of nearly 3 billion people have reportedly leaked onto the dark web following the unconfirmed breach of a background check company.

08/09/2024

Money Minute: Stop writing checks

KSTP.com

In this edition of Money Minute, Paul Folger covers why money experts are saying to stop writing checks.

08/09/2024

Identity theft for children on the rise

Star Tribune

We're told to monitor our credit, to protect ourselves from identity theft. But who knew to apply that same wisdom to our offspring?

08/08/2024

Low-Drama ‘Dark Angels’ Reap Record Ransoms

Krebs On Security

A ransomware group called Dark Angels made headlines this past week when it was revealed the crime group recently received a record $75 million data ransom payment from a Fortune 50 company.

08/07/2024

Police recover over USD 40 million from international email scam

Interpol

LYON, France: A global stop-payment mechanism developed by INTERPOL has helped Singapore authorities make their largest ever recovery of funds defrauded in a business email compromise scam.

08/07/2024

4 men stole hundreds of checks from mail, altered them in NJ scam, officials say

NBC Philadelphia

Four men from southern New Jersey have been charged with stealing and creating hundreds of fraudulent checks that they attempted to cash at banks across the region, officials said.

08/07/2024

Moving Faster Than Ever: Real-Time Payments in the Transportation Industry

PYMNTS

Transportation firms specialize in moving people and products as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible. Naturally, their payment systems should embody these same principles. However, achieving fast and secure transactions often proves more challenging than anticipated.

08/04/2024

St. Paul woman pleads guilty to identity theft

Star Tribune

A St. Paul woman admitted her guilt in a ring that stole hundreds of identities; three others are accused.

08/04/2024

4.3 million Americans exposed in massive health savings account data breach

Yahoo

Health savings account (HSA) provider HealthEquity experienced a massive data breach that has put over 4.3 million Americans' information at risk.

08/04/2024

Auburn woman and 5 others indicted for bank fraud scheme

Auburn Examiner

Six people were indicted for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, six counts of bank fraud, and six counts of aggravated identify theft – including a woman from Auburn – for their scheme to steal more than $345,000 from a western Washington credit union, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.

08/04/2024

Million volts help power latest Craigslist robbery

Star Tribune

Two men allegedly armed with a stun gun in St. Paul are latest accused of using ads on the website to find targets.

08/02/2024

Don’t Let Your Domain Name Become a “Sitting Duck”

Krebs On Security

More than a million domain names — including many registered by Fortune 100 firms and brand protection companies — are vulnerable to takeover by cybercriminals thanks to authentication weaknesses at a number of large web hosting providers and domain registrars, new research finds.

08/02/2024

New Android Banking Trojan BingoMod Steals Money, Wipes Devices

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) called BingoMod that not only performs fraudulent money transfers from the compromised devices but also wipes them in an attempt to erase traces of the malware.

08/02/2024

Police: Bank loses $25,000+ after man cashes fraudulent check

KAIT 8

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man accused of fraudulently cashing a check at a bank, causing it to lose over $25,000.

08/02/2024

Companies Assess Compliance as EU’s AI Act Takes Effect

PYMNTS

The European Union’s AI Act came into force Thursday (Aug. 1), establishing the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and setting new compliance standards for businesses worldwide.

08/01/2024

Why New Use Cases Like Pay by Bank Will Fast-Track FedNow

PYMNTS

Since the FedNow® Service went live last July, more than 900 have banks have signed up, per the Federal Reserve.

07/30/2024

Microsoft wants Congress to outlaw AI-generated deepfake fraud

The Verge

Microsoft is calling on members of Congress to regulate the use of AI-generated deepfakes to protect against fraud, abuse, and manipulation.

07/30/2024

CFPB to distribute over $8 million to consumers harmed by All American Check Cashing, Inc.

CFPB

In July, 43,647 consumers harmed by All American Check Cashing, Inc., will begin receiving refund checks in the mail.

07/30/2024

Will Earned Wage Access Unlock FedNow Sender Adoption?

PYMNTS

One year on, FedNow and instant payments are seeing a groundswell of interest and intention to speed up funds paid out to individuals.

07/29/2024

Why Zelle scams worry lawmakers so much — and how they could hurt you

Market Watch

Zelle, a free app for transferring money between people, has the attention of lawmakers who say the app is failing to protect users who fall victim to scammers.

07/29/2024

Feds Link Kansas Hospital Cyber Attack to North Korea

GovTech

A federal grand jury has indicted a North Korean national for his part in an alleged hacking and extortion conspiracy that targeted a Kansas hospital, NASA, U.S. Air Force bases and health-care entities from Colorado to Florida.

07/29/2024

Ukraine’s cyber operation shut down the ATM services of major Russian banks

Security Affairs

Ukraine launched a massive cyber operation that shut down the ATM services of the biggest Russian banks on July 27, reported the Kyiv Post.

07/29/2024

Warning from feds: Don’t cash that check

Oregon Live

Scammers are always trying to find ways to separate you from your money and the latest scheme has federal officials issuing a strong warning: Don’t cash that check.

07/29/2024

Thredd CEO Jim McCarthy on How Tokenization Has Changed Payments

PYMNTS

True seismic shifts in payments occur over the course of years — not months.

07/25/2024

Nacha’s Upcoming Rules Take a New Approach to Fighting Fraud

PaymentsJournal

Facing a continuing rise in fraud and fraud attempts against financial institutions, Nacha has announced new rules to help organizations mitigate these risks. These new rules will take time to implement, so institutions should begin preparing now rather than waiting until the rules go into effect.

07/24/2024

Scammers target young adults on social media with fake check scam

FTC

Did you get a message on social from an “artist” asking to pay you for permission to paint your photo? It’s a scam. They don’t want to pay you — they want to take your money.

07/24/2024

Regulators’ Actions vs Green Dot and Other Banks Highlight Scrutiny Over AML Practices

PYMNTS

Enforcement actions and fines from regulators — the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and others — highlight the growing scrutiny on anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.

07/24/2024

Exclusive: Matera Builds on Pix Success With Digital Twins and QR Codes in US Expansion

PYMNTS

The eternal debate in financial services technology boils down to build vs. buy, and whether to rip and replace core banking operations. Banks have invested a lot of time and money in those core systems — they have a lot of data there too — and so they are loath to give up legacy tech.

07/24/2024

Police nab 17-year-old linked to group behind MGM Resorts cyberattack

Cyberscoop

A 17-year-old arrested by British police Thursday is believed to be a member of the cybercriminal gang behind last year’s ransomware attack on MGM Resorts and a number of other major companies.

07/24/2024

Security Summit urges tax pros to watch out for identity theft red flags

IRS

WASHINGTON — In the third part of a special series, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to learn the signs of data theft so they can respond quickly to protect their business and their clients.

07/23/2024

Spain arrests three 'Pro-Russian' hackers linked to cyberattacks

The Express Tribune

MADRID: Three pro-Russian hackers have been arrested for alleged cyberattacks against Spain and other NATO countries for terrorist purposes, Spanish police said on Saturday.

07/22/2024

Police fatally shoot armed suspected bank robber after Waikiki standoff

Yahoo News

A suspect in three bank robberies pointed a weapon at Honolulu police officers who then fatally shot the man early this morning after an hours-long barricade standoff in Waikiki, according to Police Chief Arthur “Joe ” Logan.

07/22/2024

Spain arrests three 'Pro-Russian' hackers linked to cyberattacks

The Express Tribune

MADRID: Three pro-Russian hackers have been arrested for alleged cyberattacks against Spain and other NATO countries for terrorist purposes, Spanish police said on Saturday.

07/22/2024

CrowdStrike Aftermath: Five Things You Need to Know

PYMNTS

It wasn’t a hack, cyberattack or even a sophisticated scam. The chaos that hit everything from airlines to hospitals to banks on Friday (July 19) was caused by a faulty software update from security company CrowdStrike.

07/22/2024

Fending Off Fraud in Digital Banking

PYMNTS

Digital banking has become prime hunting ground for fraudsters who perpetrate schemes as diverse — and dynamic — as they are devastating.

07/19/2024

Los Angeles County Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft Offenses Committed While in Federal Prison

United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California

FRESNO, Calif. — Sean Lamont Wyatt, 46, of Los Angeles County, pleaded guilty today to identity theft and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

07/19/2024

Ripple CEO: US Crypto Rules Lag Amid ‘Interminable’ Lawsuits

PYMNTS

Ripple’s CEO says the cryptocurrency industry is still seeking regulatory clarity from the U.S.

07/19/2024

Global Microsoft Meltdown Tied to Bad Crowdstrike Update

Krebs on Security

A faulty software update from cybersecurity vendor Crowdstrike crippled countless Microsoft Windows computers across the globe today, disrupting everything from airline travel and financial institutions to hospitals and businesses online

07/16/2024

BBB Offers Tips to Protect You Against Scams During Amazon Prime Day

Clarksville Online

Nashville, TN – With Amazon Prime Day approaching on July 16th, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is focused on safeguarding consumers from potential scams as they hunt for the best deals.

07/15/2024

Victim explains how Amazon account was hacked using 'credential stuffing'

The National Desk

SEATTLE — A new, massive data breach exposing text messages and call data of nearly all customers of AT&T was confirmed by the telecommunications giant Friday.

07/15/2024

This form of identity theft is on the rise. Here's what to know.

Fast Company

One Monday morning in May, I woke up and grabbed my cell phone to read the news and scroll through memes. But it was out of cell service. I couldn’t make calls or texts.

07/15/2024

The Bizarre Bank Robbery That Involved a Pizza Deliveryman With a Bomb Chained Around His Neck

MSN

A pizza delivery man robbed a bank in Pennsylvania, and soon died in a bomb blast as police tried to get hold of him. The case continued to boggle investigators for years, revealing one twist after another.

07/15/2024

Mobile banking: alarm as fraudsters take over handsets and raid accounts

The Guardian

The risks of doing banking on your mobile handset have been underlined by the stories of Guardian Money readers who had their mobiles taken over by fraudsters, who then emptied their bank accounts.

07/15/2024

One Tech Tip: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping

Yahoo Finance

NEW YORK (AP) — SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account. In this case, the thieves take over your phone number. Any calls or texts go to them, not to you.

07/15/2024

Researchers: Weak Security Defaults Enabled Squarespace Domains Hijacks

Krebs on Security

At least a dozen organizations with domain names at domain registrar Squarespace saw their websites hijacked last week.

07/11/2024

Does a friend you met online need money for an emergency? That’s a scam

FTC

If your new online friend or romantic interest says they have an emergency and need money, it might not mean they have bad luck. It’s more likely they’re a scammer trying to grab your money. So, how can you tell if an online “friend” is a fraud?

07/11/2024

The Clearing House’s RTP network logs Q2 records

Payments Dive

The real-time payments system has been growing its roster of banks and credit unions, as it newly competes with the Federal Reserve’s FedNow service.

07/11/2024

6 accused of stealing $300,000 with skimming devices in Massachusetts, 5 other states

CBS News

PROVIDENCE, RI - Four of six foreign nationals have been charged in federal court for allegedly installing "skimming" devices on ATMs and at store checkouts in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and at least four other states.

07/11/2024

Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Fraud Scheme

United States Attorney's Office District of Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a scheme to steal large quantities of mail and use victims’ personal and financial documents and information to fraudulently obtain apartment leases, open bank accounts without authorization, and acquire other goods and services.

07/11/2024

Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake Social Security Cards and Green Cards

United States Attorney's Office District of Massachusetts

BOSTON – A Chelsea man pleaded guilty yesterday to selling fraudulent Social Security cards and Legal Permanent Resident cards, often referred to as “Green Cards.”

07/11/2024

Sonar Launches “Red Flag” Service to Help Banks and Fintechs Verify If Their Customer Data Has Been Leaked in Recent Breaches

Morning Star

Sonar Launches “Red Flag” Service to Help Banks and Fintechs Verify If Their Customer Data Has Been Leaked in Recent Breaches

07/11/2024

Montgomery mailman convicted of stealing checks and financial information

Yellow Hammer

A former Montgomery postal carrier is facing 20 years in prison after being convicted of one count of postal theft by an employee and three counts of mail fraud.

07/10/2024

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft Corp. today issued software updates to plug at least 139 security holes in various flavors of Windows and other Microsoft products.

07/10/2024

What the Tech? Credit card skimmers

KWCH 12 News

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Credit Card Skimmers on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself.

07/10/2024

Discover: Tokenization Removes Friction for Card-Not-Present Transactions

PYMNTS

Maybe there’s one bit of stolen digital information fraudsters can’t make use of: tokens.

07/10/2024

New York Man and Canadian National Plead Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Export Control Scheme

Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Justice

Defendants Exported Millions of Dollars of Electronics Used by Russia in Missiles and Drones

07/10/2024

Check fraud has become a major problem within the financial industry

Business Alabama

Ask most people younger than around age 35 about check fraud, and their response likely will be something along the lines of, “Wait, people still use checks?”

07/10/2024

2nd person arrested, accused of aiding Columbus bank employee in $480K worth of fraud

Yahoo News

A second person has been arrested in a Columbus fraud case that involved hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen, according to the Columbus Police Department.

07/09/2024

A Quarter of New Online Accounts Are Fake - Report

Infosecurity Magazine

There was an 85% year-on-year increase in attacks targeting logins or account creation in 2021 as bot-driven fraud attempts soared, according to Arkose Labs.

07/09/2024

Second arrest made in Navy Federal Credit Union fraud investigation

News 3 WRBL

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A second arrest has been made in an ongoing fraud investigation involving Navy Federal Credit Union.

07/09/2024

Payments industry to use AI to detect fraud, improve efficiency

Payments Dive

Research from the investment bank Jefferies suggests generative artificial intelligence could be used in the payments industry to improve fraud detection and make transactions happen faster.

07/08/2024

String of ATM armed robberies lands two New Orleans men in jail

WGNO

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A recent string of armed robberies at ATMs may have come to an end after investigators arrested two New Orleans men.

07/08/2024

Florida Department of Health among organizations targeted in recent cybersecurity attacks

WCTV

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Recent cyber attacks have jeopardized personal patient information throughout Florida.

07/08/2024

FBI asking for information in Rio Rancho bank robbery

KRQE News

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are asking for information on a bank robbery on Friday. They said a man entered the New Mexico Bank & Trust on Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho with a gun and demanded money.

07/08/2024

Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer

FTC

Did someone supposedly spot fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts?

07/03/2024

Birmingham man gets prison time for using illegally purchased postal keys to steal mail

AL.com

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to federal prison after he bought two specialized keys from a postal worker that he used to steal mail from outside drop boxes.

07/03/2024

Group claiming to be migrant workers cashes fraudulent checks at businesses, banks across Georgia

Yahoo News

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation hopes you can help them identify a group of men connected to a check fraud ring.

07/03/2024

Suspect caught after robbery incident in Olive Branch

Desota County News

July 1 – Olive Branch Police say officers responded to a robbery call from the Olive Branch City about 6:15 a.m. this morning and later captured the suspect in the case.

07/02/2024

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Deputies looking for suspect in Covington armed robbery

WBRZ

COVINGTON — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint while he was using an ATM in Covington Friday night.

07/02/2024

Bank robber hands note to teller demanding one cent

Villages-News

A bank robbery suspect was arrested after handing a teller a note demanding one cent.

07/02/2024

Deepfakes and voice clones are undermining election integrity

Help Net Security

As the volume of digital business rises year over year, the potential for AI-enhanced digital fraud increases with it, according to TeleSign.

07/02/2024

FTC Acts to Stop UnauthorDefendants Allegedly Participated in Unauthorized Billing Scheme Involving CBD and Keto-Related Productsized Billing Scams That Have Taken in Over $200 Million from Consumers

FTC

07/01/2024

Man robbed of phone, keys, bank card while at Nashville bank, police say

WSMV 4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man says he was robbed Sunday morning while at Regions Bank on Clarksville Pike in the Bordeaux area of Nashville, according to an arrest affidavit.

07/01/2024

New Orleans police respond to five robberies in approximately four hours

Nola.com

New Orleans police responded to a string of armed robberies Saturday evening and into early Sunday morning, according to a police report.

07/01/2024

Backlog of identity theft cases at IRS leaving many without refunds

The Signal

A backlog of identity theft cases at the Internal Revenue Service is growing, hitting 500,000 in April, according to a new report from National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins.

07/01/2024

Arrest made in one Elgin bank robbery the same week another Elgin bank was held up, FBI says

MSN

Sep. 2—The same week the FBI announced a man had been arrested on he charges he robbed an Elgin bank another bank in Elgin was robbed, officials said.

06/29/2024

Armored truck guard dies after robbery near North Shore Bank Milwaukee

MSN

The armored truck guard who was shot during a robbery near North Shore Bank has died, said Milwaukee police.

06/29/2024

Utah Man Convicted of Impersonating a Federal Officer and Wire Fraud

United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Wisconsin

Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 25, 2024, Juan Carlos Martinez-Napoles (age: 38) of Utah, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for impersonating a federal officer and wire fraud. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the victims of his crime and to serve two years on supervised release following his prison sentence.

06/28/2024

Unexpected messages on social media about investing are almost always scams

FTC

With so many people on social media, it’s no surprise that scammers are there, too. A scammer might, for example, send you a message on Facebook, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp offering a chance to invest in cryptocurrency. But there’s no investment opportunity — just a scammer trying to take your money.

06/28/2024

US Car Dealers Confront Another Growing Threat: ID Fraud

PYMNTS

For many consumers, the summer season means road trips powered by rental cars or new vehicle purchases. This brief explores how fraud prevention fits into the equation and details the history and future of identity verification for the automotive industry.

06/27/2024

Judge sentences identity theft and fraud defendant to 46 months despite not believing he has learned lesson

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Despite saying that he didn't believe the defendant had learned from his mistakes, a federal judge on Tuesday sentenced the man to 46 months in federal prison, the lower end of a sentencing guideline, for identity theft and fraud.

06/27/2024

There’s Good News, Bad News in the Latest Statistics on Identity Theft

Digital Transactions

The number of identity-theft cases fell last year, but criminals are getting savvier about how to win their victims’ confidence, with more of them relying on newer tools like artificial intelligence. And credit cards and other financial products remain a top target.

06/27/2024

Goodbye Checks, Hello Progress: AR Automation Unlocks Growth Potential

PYMNTS

Commercial payments are never just payments. More than the money movement itself, business payments comprise the workflows and data surrounding and supporting them.

06/27/2024

Omaha Police search for bank robber after Saddle Creek branch hit Saturday

WOWT News 6

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police are looking for the public’s help in a robbery investigation.

06/26/2024

Vermont State Police looking for whoever stole town's front-end loader and used it to steal ATM

NECN

Authorities did not say if any money was taken from the ATM machine

06/26/2024

Former Lawton bank exec pleads guilty to fraud

Southwest Ledger

OKLAHOMA CITY – A former bank executive from Lawton admitted defrauding his employer of more than a million dollars “to support my gambling addiction.”

06/25/2024

Planning to drive in another country? Here’s how to avoid International Driver’s Permit scams

FTC

Wondering if you need an international license to drive in a country you’re visiting? Every country has its own rules for visitors who want to drive. In some, like Canada, your U.S. driver’s license is all you need

06/24/2024

Elderly woman robbed at Rocky Mount bank, suspect wanted, police say

MSN

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — A suspect is wanted after an elderly woman was robbed at a Rocky Mount bank on Friday afternoon, according to police.

06/24/2024

AI-Powered Vacation Scams Show Up Right on Time

PYMNTS

As travelers pack their bags for long-awaited summer trips, a new breed of scammer is tagging along — powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

06/24/2024

The Morning After: Elon Musk deepfakes are pushing crypto giveaways

MSN

It’s been a weekend of crypto scams, hacks and deepfake chaos. Late on Friday, someone hacked 50 Cent’s accounts to push memecoin GUNIT and made off with millions.

06/24/2024

'Vast Majority' of Pandemic Employee Retention Credit Claims Are Likely Scams, Says IRS

Reason

You can add the Internal Revenue Service to the ranks of federal agencies conceding that raining taxpayer money on all and sundry to offset the negative effects of pandemic-era closures didn't go as well as intended.

06/20/2024

Suspect in bank robbery faces federal charges

KELO Land

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls bank robbery suspect now faces federal charges.

06/20/2024

KrebsOnSecurity Threatened with Defamation Lawsuit Over Fake Radaris CEO

Krebs on Security

On March 8, 2024, KrebsOnSecurity published a deep dive on the consumer data broker Radaris, showing how the original owners are two men in Massachusetts who operated multiple Russian language dating services and affiliate programs, in addition to a dizzying array of people-search websites.

06/20/2024

Dozens of metro Detroit car dealers impacted by cyberattack on software company

WXYZ 7 Detroit

DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — A cyberattack on a little-known company to most Americans is having a huge impact on car dealerships — and potentially their customers — nationwide.

06/20/2024

Check fraud scam

FYN News Sports TV

PRESS RELEASE – The White County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in check fraud, which involves checks being stolen and altered.

06/20/2024

Bank employee, police thwart $20,000 scam

Eden Prairie Local News

An “astute bank employee and a quick response from police” on June 13 prevented an elderly man from losing $20,000 to a scammer, the Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) reported Thursday on its blog.

06/19/2024

Oahu public transportation targeted in cyber attack

KHON

HONOLULU (KHON2) — City officials are still working to restore TheBus and TheHandi-Van websites after they went down on Saturday, June 15.

06/19/2024

US Federal Reserve Board issues cease and desist order against Evolve Bank

Fintech Futures

The US Federal Reserve Board has penalised Evolve Bancorp and its subsidiary, Evolve Bank & Trust, for multiple “deficiencies” in the bank’s risk management, anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance practices.

06/18/2024

A homemade cell tower allowed fraudsters in the UK to bombard people with scam texts

TechSpot

WHAT JUST HAPPENED? British authorities have arrested two suspects for allegedly running a "homemade mobile antenna" to send thousands of spam texts impersonating banks and other organizations. It's being called the first scheme of its kind uncovered in the UK.

06/18/2024

2 suspects arrested in multi-state bank robberies

TirState Homepage

Evansville, In. (WEHT)- Police say they have solved a multi-state crime spree with ties to Evansville.

06/18/2024

19 year old sentenced to community service for fake ID operation

Valley News Live

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A man accused of making tens of thousands of dollars off of a fake ID operation in north Fargo has pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the case.

06/17/2024

Alleged Boss of ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Group Arrested

Krebs on Security

A 22-year-old man from the United Kingdom arrested this week in Spain is allegedly the ringleader of Scattered Spider, a cybercrime group suspected of hacking into Twilio, LastPass, DoorDash, Mailchimp, and nearly 130 other organizations over the past two years.

06/17/2024

3 adults, 1 juvenile arrested in connection with Atlantic Ave armed robbery

WAVY 10

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Four people, including one minor, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery on Thursday.

06/17/2024

UK Wants to Turn Faster Payments Into Four-Day Payments

PYMNTS

When it comes to innovation, the United Kingdom can find itself on a literal island. And the kingdom’s latest regulatory push, one that is targeting authorized push payment (APP) fraud, has left observers wondering whether that island may be sinking.

06/17/2024

Recognize business and government imposters who want your money

FTC

Scammers pretending to be from the government tell convincing stories to steal your money or personal information. But now they’re taking a new, layered approach — and here are some clues to spot it.

06/17/2024

US Cyber Trust Mark

UL Solutions

A cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices designed to give consumers the tools needed to make informed decisions in regard to security when purchasing products to bring into their homes.

06/10/2024

Visa Says 10 Billion Tokenized Payments Are Just the Beginning

PYMNTS

The modern consumer more and more demands convenience and seamlessness across their daily lives. This simple, singular fact has served as a benchmark for much of the innovation defining the payments and commerce landscape of the past few decades.

06/10/2024

Bag of cash doesn't stop jurors from convicting 5 of 7 defendants in $40M fraud scheme

KSL.com

MINNEAPOLIS — A jury convicted five Minnesota residents and acquitted two others on Friday for their roles in a scheme to steal more than $40 million from a program that was supposed to feed children during the coronavirus pandemic.

06/07/2024

Secret Service intelligence in Camden County wire fraud case leads to drug trafficking arrests

104.5WOKV

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. — An extensive investigation by county agencies and the Secret Service into wire fraud also led to three drug arrests.

06/07/2024

Former Postal Employee Charged with Stealing Checks from Mail; Fraud and Identity Theft Offenses

United States Attorney's Office District of Connecticut

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Ketty Larco-Ward, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division, today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a 10-count indictment charging KIERRA BLOUNT, 34, of Stamford, with fraud, identity theft, and mail theft offenses.

06/07/2024

Davenport caretaker with meth stole thousands from elderly victim, police allege

ourquadcities.com

A 50-year-old home caretaker is in custody after police allege she stole thousands from an elderly victim with ALS, according to court records.

06/06/2024

Commercial Cards and Automation Are Transforming the AR Function

PYMNTS

Moving analogue and manual processes to automated, digital ones represents the future of B2B payments.

06/05/2024

Woman uses fake passport to steal tens of thousands from Washingtonians' bank accounts

Yahoo News

EVERETT, Wash. - Everett Police say the same woman wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the King County Sheriff’s Office, Cle Elum PD and Centralia PD for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from victims' bank accounts by using a fake U.S. passport has struck again.

06/05/2024

New Florida law could protect seniors from getting scammed

CBS 12 News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill into law that may help protect senior citizens.

06/05/2024

FBI investigating bank robbery in KCMO

KCTV 5 Kansas City, MO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The FBI is searching for a suspect following a bank robbery Tuesday afternoon at a Kansas City credit union.

06/05/2024

Americans Lose $5 Billion in Largely Digital Scams

MSN

Americans are losing more than $5 billion each year in largely digital scams, a new security report found on Monday.

06/05/2024

Juror reports receiving $120K bribe attempt in pandemic relief fraud trial

ABC News

Federal authorities are investigating after a juror in a federal trial over an alleged pandemic relief fraud scheme told police she was given $120,000 cash in an attempted bribe to acquit the defendants, according to court documents.

06/05/2024

Visa Says 10 Billion Tokenized Payments Are Just the Beginning

PYMNTS

The modern consumer more and more demands convenience and seamlessness across their daily lives. This simple, singular fact has served as a benchmark for much of the innovation defining the payments and commerce landscape of the past few decades.

06/04/2024

WOODBRIDGE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUDULENT CHECK SCHEME

Fairfax County Police Department News

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Woodbridge man pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to court documents, from August 2021 to July 2022, Jason Banks, 27, participated in a scheme to defraud banks by cashing or depositing fraudulent checks.

06/03/2024

Salem hit with 3 armed bank robberies within 8 days: What we know

Statesman Journal

Salem Police detectives are working with the FBI Portland Field Office investigating a string of three armed bank robberies in eight days.

06/03/2024

Criminals are stealing food money from poor Americans by exploiting obsolete debit cards

Yahoo Finance

Taisha Simon had heard of people stealing money the federal government gives families to buy groceries, but she didn't realize she would become one of their victims.

06/03/2024

Boulder man found guilty of targeting millions in mass-mailing fraud schemes

Fox 31

DENVER (KDVR) — A 57-year-old Boulder man was found guilty of criminal charges related to mass-mailing fraud schemes, according to a release by the U.S. Department of Justice.

05/31/2024

Mastercard Opens Center to Combat Cybercrime in Europe

PYMNTS

Mastercard has unveiled a center in Europe aimed at tackling cyber crime in the region.

05/30/2024

DDoS cyber-attack targeting Internet Archive and the Wayback Machine

Beta News

The DDoS cyber-attack currently targeting the Internet Archive and its Wayback Machine has entered its third day, causing intermittent disruptions in service. The nonprofit research library is best known for housing millions of historical documents, preserved websites, and media content.

05/30/2024

Russian Hackers Charged For Selling Unauthorized Access To Computer Networks

CyberSecurity

A Russian citizen has been indicted for working as an “access broker” and selling unauthorized access to computer networks, including a victim company in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, District of New Jersey, announced.

05/30/2024

‘Operation Endgame’ Hits Malware Delivery Platforms

Krebs on Security

Law enforcement agencies in the United States and Europe today announced Operation Endgame, a coordinated action against some of the most popular cybercrime platforms for delivering ransomware and data-stealing malware.

05/29/2024

Hurricane season 2024: How to avoid scams before and after a weather emergency

FTC

Weather forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season, but if you live in large parts of the country — including those hit by tornadoes over Memorial Day Weekend — you’ve probably noticed more active storms of all types.

05/29/2024

Scammers Posing As Well-Known Businesses, Agencies: Here's What To Know, Feds Say

Daily Voice

Federal authorities are sounding the alarm over scams that impersonate well-known businesses and government agencies.

05/29/2024

Repeat Offender Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for $1 Million Counterfeit Check Scheme

United States Attorney's Office District of Massachusetts

BOSTON – A Quincy man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for a million-dollar bank fraud scheme in which he deposited hundreds of counterfeit checks.

05/29/2024

Small Businesses Confront Card Fraud Vulnerabilities

PYMNTS

Large enterprises continue to fight all kinds of fraud, from insider threats to payments fraud to social engineering. But small businesses are often overlooked as they fight the same battles.

05/28/2024

Google Pay Expands BNPL and Says Goodbye to the CVV With Biometrics

PYMNTS

A week after Visa threw down the payments gauntlet with a series of announcements that merged the physical and digital worlds, Google took its turn at bat today (May 22), adding three new features to Google Pay.

05/28/2024

Why Scammers Love That People Are Still Writing Checks

MNA Money

In an era where digital transactions are becoming the norm, it might come as a surprise that paper checks are still in use. However, this continued reliance on an older form of payment presents a golden opportunity for scammers. Here’s why fraudsters are particularly fond of check-writing in the modern financial landscape.

05/28/2024

Man who robbed woman at gunpoint in Arden Hills found guilty of kidnapping, bank fraud, theft

Star Tribune

A man who robbed two women at gunpoint and stole from another victim was found guilty of kidnapping, bank fraud and identity theft, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota announced Friday.

05/28/2024

The Passkeys Primer: Making Sense of the New Security Paradigm

PYMNTS

Consumers hate passwords. Fraudsters love them. There might be no better business case for passkeys, which are a biometric, digital alternative to manually selected and stored passwords

05/28/2024

Pay-by-Bank Solutions Signal New Era of Payments

PYMNTS

Solutions in search of problems rarely scale — something especially true when it comes to payments, where the focus remains on enhancing user experience and efficiency.

05/24/2024

More than $46 million loss to fraud in Hawaii, according to FTC

Island News

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its latest numbers of Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft in Hawaii. The report showed that residents claimed to have lost more than $46 million to fraud in 2023.

05/24/2024

Federal Jury Finds Nigerian Man Guilty of Money Laundering and Aiding and Abetting Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud

United States Attorney's Office District of North Dakota

BISMARCK – United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that on May 16, 2024, after a four-day trial, a federal jury found Nigerian citizen Christopher Agbaje guilty on charges of 1) Money Laundering; 2) Aiding and Abetting Wire Fraud; and 3) Aiding and Abetting Mail Fraud.

05/24/2024

Proposed SHIELD Act for identity theft victims hits Congress after News 6 investigation

Click Orlando

H.R. 8463 would provide “legal recourse” against identity thieves

05/24/2024

Stark Industries Solutions: An Iron Hammer in the Cloud

Krebs on Security

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe.

05/23/2024

10 Years in Prison for $4.5 million BEC Scammer Who Bought Ferrari to Launder Money

FORTRA

A scammer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for laundering over US $4.5 million obtained by targeting businesses and the elderly with Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance fraud scams.