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U.S. Secret Service Exposes Unemployment Benefits Scam by Overseas Fraud Ring

18

May

2020

The latest memo from the U.S. Secret Service reveals that overseas criminals are registering for unemployment claims using stolen Social Security numbers and personally identifiable information (PII). Unemployment benefit scams are not unique, but the Coronavirus pandemic has given fraudsters new ways of exploiting the surge in newly unemployed workers who file for benefits. “A […]

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FBI warns of spoofed websites and hiring scams that target your wallet

27

Jan

2020

A recent public service announcement from the FBI warns job seekers of risks they may face when seeking jobs online. When you are in search of honest work, you should not be paying for hiring fees, certifications or training materials. The fake job market has been continuously evolving, and cybercriminals today know just how important […]

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Deepfakes and synthetic identity: More reasons to worry about identity theft

02

Oct

2019

An insurance company recently reported a successful scam against one of its clients that was a new and improved version of CEO fraud. A British CEO was tricked into transferring $240,000 to a fraudster. The trick used the technique known as a deepfake to make the CEO believe he was dealing with a legitimate person. […]

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