OpenAI cracks down on ChatGPT scammers
OpenAI has made it clear that its flagship AI service, ChatGPT is not intended for malicious use. The company has released a report detailing that it has observed the trends…
The latest iMessage phishing scam is easy to fall for. Here’s how to avoid it
It’s a new year, but bad actors are still at it with an old trick repackaged for iPhone users. Bleeping Computer reports a rise in phishing attacks targeting iPhone users…
AI is making a long-running scam even more effective
Ono Kosuki/Pexels You’ve no doubt heard of the scam where the perpetrator calls up an elderly person and pretends to be their grandchild or some other close relative. The usual…
Amazon shoppers warned of portable SSD drive scam
Shoppers are being warned to be wary of items on Amazon that claim to show 16TB portable storage drives for $100 or less. With his suspicions raised by the low…
Selling something online? Watch out for this clever new scam
A credit/debit card stealing scheme that was initially discovered in 2020 has now been detected in Singapore.
Travel website scam saw 100 tourists show up at woman’s home
A London homeowner spent weeks turning away numerous groups of tourists who insisted they’d booked her property on popular travel site Booking.com.
Major Interpol operation nabs alleged scammers and cash
Interpol has revealed the results of a massive crackdown on social engineering scams that led to the interception of around $50 million worth of illicit funds.
Texas parking payment problems now include scammy QR codes
Law enforcement officials across multiple cities have warned about fraudulent QR codes plastered at parking stations. Here are a few tips to avoid such scams.
Apple looks to rid App Store of ‘rip-off’ scam apps that trick users into paying large sums
App Store developers that charge exorbitant prices for their apps or in-app purchases better have a good reason to justify it. Apple is looking to crack down on apps that’s…
One of the world’s most famous hotels targeted by scammers
Scammers have gone after customers of one of the world’s most famous hotels