'GhostPairing' Attacks Are Taking Over WhatsApp Accounts

'GhostPairing' Attacks Are Taking Over WhatsApp Accounts

If you use WhatsApp, you may be targeted by scammers looking to take over your account by pairing their browser to your number. This scheme, dubbed GhostPairing by researchers, uses WhatsApp's device...

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This 'Gift Card Draining' Scam Wants to Steal Your Christmas Money

This 'Gift Card Draining' Scam Wants to Steal Your Christmas Money

If you received gift cards over the holidays, don't throw them in a drawer and forget about them. While many gift card scams involve thieves demanding payments—for everything from taxes and fines...

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Don't Fall for This 'Out of Stock' Purchase Scam

Don't Fall for This 'Out of Stock' Purchase Scam

Scammers frequently target shoppers who are looking for a good deal or a rare find (or both). As holiday sale season winds down, the Better Business Bureau is warning buyers about a scheme in which...

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Scammers in China Are Using AI-Generated Images to Get Refunds

Scammers in China Are Using AI-Generated Images to Get Refunds

From dead crabs to shredded bed sheets, fraudsters are using fake photos and videos to get their money back from ecommerce sites.

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This New Android Feature Protects You From a Scam Call While It's Happening

This New Android Feature Protects You From a Scam Call While It's Happening

Bank impersonation is a popular scam tactic, and one I've written about a lot. Fraudsters prey on people's fear, confusion, and desire to protect their money, which may lead targets to hand over...

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