Match.com allegedly put users on its free version at risk – by not filtering out communications that it knew were from fake accounts.
Tag Archives: Romance Scams
Massive email fraud bust snares 281 suspects
Operation reWired=tired cops worldwide! 167 suspects were cuffed in Nigeria and 74 in the US, among 8 other countries.
US charges 80 in world-spanning romance scam and email fraud ring
The $6m scam targeted women worldwide and victimized more than a dozen companies.
Scammers recruiting money mules on dating sites is on the rise, says FBI
It’s not longer enough to be wary of flash-in-the-pan “lovers” who ask you to send money; now they’re asking you to open accounts for them.
On the hook! Phishing trip nets “Barbara” 5 years and whopping fine
The romance and business email compromise scammer pled guilty to fraud amounting to $25m.
SSCC 170 – Is the best time to shop at a store right after it has a breach? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly security podcast. Join Sophos experts Chester Wisniewski, John Shier and Paul Ducklin as they turn news into advice…