Posts about money or family trouble are being used to gain trust by those who force victims into sex work or slavery, the FBI warns.
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This email scam targeting businesses is a billion-dollar problem, FBI warns
The FBI issued a warning last week about email scams that have cost businesses $1.2 billion in fraudulent wire transfers since 2013. “Nigerian Prince” scams these are not…
CryptoWall ransomware cost US victims at least $18 million, FBI says
The CryptoWall variant of crypto-ransomware cost US businesses and consumers at least $18 million between April 2014 and June 2015. The total damages could be much higher.
IC3 urges social media users to beware: scams and fraud are surging
12% of the 269,422 complaints received in 2014 had a social media aspect, be it doxing, clickjacking or pharming. Here’s how to stay safe. 