City of Tshwane issues caution amid scam alert
The City of Tshwane has issued a stern caution to legal firms involved in the bidding process for a panel of attorneys. This follows reports of fraudulent activities perpetrated by …
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TikTok scam promises popular weight loss drugs without a prescription
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years, prompting a shortage. In the midst of the skyrocketing demand, scammers on social …
Online dating scams peak ahead of Valentine’s Day. Here are warning signs you may be falling for a chatbot.
Warning signs of dating app scams Dating app scams revealed: Did you think you were falling in love but fell for a robot instead? 01:31 Activity on dating apps and …
“Vanilla Gift” card issuer faces lawsuit over card-draining scam risk
A gift card issuer is facing a lawsuit over allegations it failed to make its popular prepaid cards less susceptible to a common scam. The lawsuit, filed last month by …
Is your Ozempic pen fake? FDA investigating counterfeit weight loss drugs, trade group says
The Food and Drug Administration is now investigating an array of fraudulent schemes that appear to be trafficking counterfeit versions of Ozempic, an industry trade group recently warned its members. …
Feds are launching another crackdown on robocalls
Federal regulators on Tuesday announced a broad crackdown on what they called a “tide of illegal telemarketing calls” plaguing U.S. consumers. Samuel Levin, Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of …
Phone scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices
Phone scams are nothing new, but thanks to artificial intelligence, they are getting more sophisticated and believable. Jennifer Destefano will never forget the frantic call supposedly from her 15-year-old daughter, …
Amazon Prime Day this year could expose shoppers to scams, experts warn
With Amazon Prime Day kicking off Tuesday, experts are warning consumers to beware of scams targeting bargain-hunting shoppers. Fraudsters will employ a number of deceptive tactics, including “phishing” emails and …