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world5 months ago

Denver Man Loses $17K in United Airlines Call Scam

A Denver man was scammed out of over $17,000 after calling United Airlines' official number to rebook a canceled trip, only to be transferred to a scammer who falsely claimed he needed to pay upfront for refunds. Despite calling the official number, the man was misled into a lengthy call with a scammer, highlighting the risks of phone scams and the importance of verifying contact details. United is investigating the incident, which raises questions about how the scam was executed despite the use of official contact information.

via One Mile at a Time|
#credit-card-fraud#phone-scam#scam
crime1 year ago

"Fatal Misunderstanding: 81-Year-Old Kills Uber Driver in Scam Mix-Up"

An 81-year-old Ohio man, William Brock, has been charged with murder after fatally shooting 61-year-old Uber driver Loletha Hall, who arrived at his home as part of a phone scam. Brock fell victim to a phone scam where scammers claimed his relative was in jail and needed bail money. When Hall arrived to pick up a package, Brock confronted her with a pistol, took her phone, and refused to let her leave. After a scuffle, Brock allegedly shot Hall multiple times, leading to her death. The entire incident was captured on Hall's dashcam, and Brock has been indicted on multiple charges. Uber has banned the account that requested the driver pick up the package, and the sheriff's office is still searching for the individual who placed the initial scam call.

via The Independent|
#crime#elderly-man#murder
scam-recovery1 year ago

"Grandma's $147K Phone Scam Recovery and Wells Fargo Customer's Costly Trust"

Judith Anderson, a San Diego grandmother, recovered $147,000 lost to a phone scam after her daughter, Tracy Martinez, raised the alarm on social media and pressed Wells Fargo for answers. The scammer used fear tactics and urgency to convince Anderson to wire the money, but her bank ultimately credited her account after a thorough review. The recovered funds will help Anderson continue caring for her husband at a hospice care facility, and she hopes to raise awareness to prevent others from falling victim to similar scams.

via NBC San Diego|
#family-support#judith-anderson#phone-scam
cybersecurity2 years ago

"Android and iPhone Users Beware: Bank-Emptying Phone Scam Targets Two Major Brands"

AT&T has issued a warning to Android and iPhone users about a phone scam that can empty their bank accounts in seconds. Scammers pretend to be from government agencies like the IRS or Social Security Administration and demand immediate payment of back taxes or debts using prepaid debit cards or gift cards like Amazon or iTunes, or wire transfers. AT&T advises hanging up and contacting the organization directly using official website or app details to verify the claims.

via The US Sun|
#android#atandt#cybersecurity
crime2 years ago

Rochester Residents Fall Victim to Various Scams

A 25-year-old Rochester man lost over $2,400 in a phone scam after he agreed to translate a call for a restaurant hostess. The caller claimed to be from Federal Express International and asked the man to pay for delivery fees through an app called Remitly. The man transferred his own money from an ATM to bitcoin and later found out that more than $2,400 had been taken out of his account. The scammers attempted to take another $500, but there was nothing left for them to take. The man has not received his money back yet.

via KTTC|
#bitcoin#crime#federal-express-international
technology2 years ago

Beware of AI voice cloning scams

Scammers used AI to clone a teenage girl's voice and demand a $1 million ransom from her mother in a terrifying new voice scheme. The rise in "caller-ID spoofing" schemes has led to an increase in kidnapper schemes. Computer science experts say that voice-cloning tech has evolved to the point that someone's tone and manner of speaking can be re-created from the briefest of soundbites. The identity of the cybernetic catfish is unknown at this time, but FBI experts warn that fraudsters often find their targets on social media.

via New York Post |
#ai#phone-scam#ransom