Cybercriminals are trying to trick Windows users into paying £88 ($143) by claiming that they’re running a counterfeit copy of the operating system, a security expert said today. The scam, a kind dubbed “ransomware” for the way criminals try to extort money, poses as a message from Microsoft that alleges…
Local businesses victims of credit card scam
REXBURG – Companies around the region selling computer and networking equipment are selling merchandise to unknown customers using faulty or stolen credit cards. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
WhackANumber.com Warns Consumers Not to Fall for Debit Card Phishing Phone Scam
Scammers use automated messaging systems to steal sensitive financial informationKirkland, WA (PRWEB) August 23, 2011 WhackANumber.com, an online resource that provides critical information about unknown numbers, phone scams and telemarketing fraud, wishes to increase awareness of a scam that is surfacing across the country. Consumers have reported receiving fraudulent phone…
Stockton scam: Cash for gas charged on stolen credit card
STOCKTON – A Stockton woman claims after someone stole her purse, thousands of dollars of gasoline was charged on her credit card. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Canyon News – Latest Phone Scam Targets The Elderly
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department warns residents to watch out for the new “Grandparent Scam,” a revamped old telephone scam that tricks grandparents into believing their grandchildren need emergency assistance. View full post on social media scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
BBB issues caution about new card-skimming scam bb
Before getting money out at the ATM or filling up their gas tank, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers to take a minute to inspect the machine before swiping a credit or debit card. Card skimming is becoming more common. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News…
Secret Service Uncovers Credit Card Scam
Derrick Ward reports on a credit card scam that was discovered by two secret service agents. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Union County authorities warn residents of text message phishing scam
Authorities are investigating the outbreak of a new text message phishing scam that is targeting local residents and trying to get them to divulge sensitive credit card information View full post on phishing – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Credit Card Scam Busted In Laurel
Police in Prince George’s County say they’ve stopped a waiter who stole from his customers. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
CBS-Cyber Security Expert Greg Evans on Online Dating Scam
Cyber security expert, Gregory Evans on CBS News talking about the dangers of Online Dating. www.gregoryDevans.com
