Reporter: James Gherardi l Videographer: R.J. Burnette Danville, VA – The “Granny Scam,” involves overseas con-artists targeting the elderly as they attempt to have them send thousands of dollars to distressed family members traveling abroad. In Pittsylvania County it’s led the sheriff’s office to issue a recorded phone message warning…
Police looking into restaurant scam
BOARDMAN, Ohio- Police are trying to find out who is behind an unusual credit card scam that targeted a local business. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Sex link gives Ga. credit card scam bizarre twist
ATHENS, Ga. — A credit card data theft ring used kinky sex to initiate its members, police say. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
U.S. Charges Latvian Hacker in $2 Million Stock Scam
The SEC accuses a Latvian man of online stock fraud and manipulation that cost investors more than $2 million. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Angry Facebook sues firm for alleged ‘likejacking’ scam
Facebook’s zero tolerance policy against those it believes are abusing its network has seen it file a lawsuit against a company it accuses of using a ‘clickjacking’ scam to trick users into divulging personal information. Along with the US State of Washington, the company said it would pursue the Delaware-based…
ProtectMyID: eBillpay scam alert: Receiving eBills? Don’t click on the link given. Go to the provider homepage to verify authenticity. #onlinescams
ProtectMyID: eBillpay scam alert: Receiving eBills? Don’t click on the link given. Go to the provider homepage to verify authenticity. #onlinescams View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security
Taking Action: Morgan County Woman Warns of Scam After Using Credit Card to Place Puppy Ad
The Huntsville Times confirms they've contacted Huntsville Police A Morgan County woman, who placed an ad in The Huntsville Times, says she stumbled onto a scam that police are now investigating. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Taking Action: Morgan County Woman Warns of Scam After Using Credit Card to Place Ad
The Huntsville Times confirms they've contacted Huntsville Police. A Morgan County woman, who placed an ad in The Huntsville Times, says she stumbled onto a scam that police are now investigating. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Free Amazon.com gift card promotion is a Facebook scam
Gift card scams are a common sight on Facebook, and this weekend it has been the turn of Amazon.com to be the brand used by cybercriminals as a way of making them cash. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security
Canadian man faces 22 years for major credit-card scam in U.S.
FARGO, N.D. – A Canadian man charged in one of the largest credit-card fraud schemes in U.S. history faces nearly 22 years in prison. View full post on credit card fraud – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security