Donation scams: Fraudulent websites, emails seek support during Israel-Hamas war
Fake donation emails and websites are popping up as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Cybercriminals are sending scam emails, and creating fraudulent websites seeking donations for those affected by the conflict.
Demand for weight-loss drugs fuels global rise in counterfeits
Extraordinary demand for Novo Nordisk’s. Ozempic and other drugs used for weight-loss is fueling a global surge in counterfeit versions, according to Reuters interviews with law enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and public health officials.
Don’t click on that post! If you really want to donate to Israeli efforts, read this.
Any world event is an opportunity for scammers. The conflict between Israel and Hamas is no different. People all over the world are looking for ways to donate to humanitarian efforts, and scammers are flooding the internet with fake sites.
Fighting Fraud: Vacation Rental Scams
Looking for a holiday or vacation rental this fall and winter? Beware of the fake listing! So here’s what can happen: Although few and far between, there have been fake listings on websites like Airbnb.
Ahead of Raiders home opener, cybersecurity firm urges caution when looking for tickets, gear
Excitement is building for the Las Vegas Raiders’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 24 at Allegiant Stadium. You might be looking for last-minute tickets or gear for the game. As you hunt for bargains, a cybersecurity expert wants you to be on the lookout for scams.
Travel Scams: How to spot the fake websites and ads on social media
Are you looking for a last-minute getaway? One of the most common things to do is to Google, “last-minute deals”. “Google doesn’t always take them to the right place. And there are also misleading ads that are on social media,” said Yoav Keren, BrandShield co-founder and CEO.
Fighting AI with AI
Despite only being three years into the decade, the 2020s has already cemented itself as a turning point in the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race — from the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its subsequent GPT-4 model, to text-to-image generators Midjourney and DALL-E and countless other examples.
Don’t fall for summer swindles and movie scams | Here are some red flags
BrandShield said potential scams targeting Billabong fans shot up 670% from April to June.
Barbie Is Surging. So Are The Fakes And Fraudsters.
You probably know that a Barbie movie is coming. It’s hard to avoid seeing the promotion.
Scammers create fake travel websites targeting buyers looking for cheap plane tickets
The chances of falling victim to internet scams are higher than ever. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to avoid scams when buying tickets for summer vacation.