#scams — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #scams, aggregated by home.social.
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Apparently a new #wankstortion campaign in progress, preserved message https://nxdomain.no/~peter/wankstortion/20260720_wankstortion_posing_as_me%40skapet.bsdly.net_peter%40bsdly.net.txt
I almost missed it because the message is in the graphic https://nxdomain.no/~peter/wankstortion/20260720_wankstortion_posing_as_me%40skapet.bsdly.net_peter%40bsdly.net.png and with mail client in dark mode the diversion text was displayed black on dark grey.
Fun fact: last hop before reaching here was a antispamcloud.com host
Not storyworthy in itself, so linking to my 2022 piece https://nxdomain.no/~peter/despicable_no_good_blackmail.html will do (w/links)
#sextortion #scams #spam #bitcon #bitcoin #cybercrime -
Apparently a new #wankstortion campaign in progress, preserved message https://nxdomain.no/~peter/wankstortion/20260720_wankstortion_posing_as_me%40skapet.bsdly.net_peter%40bsdly.net.txt
I almost missed it because the message is in the graphic https://nxdomain.no/~peter/wankstortion/20260720_wankstortion_posing_as_me%40skapet.bsdly.net_peter%40bsdly.net.png and with mail client in dark mode the diversion text was displayed black on dark grey.
Fun fact: last hop before reaching here was a antispamcloud.com host
Not storyworthy in itself, so linking to my 2022 piece https://nxdomain.no/~peter/despicable_no_good_blackmail.html will do (w/links)
#sextortion #scams #spam #bitcon #bitcoin #cybercrime -
No, AI is not conscious. Stop being stupid. Next thing you know people will start thinking Roombas are conscious, too.
TBF I don’t think we have a good definition of “consciousness” or “sentience” so maybe we could just start declaring all manner of things as conscious to boost shareholder value.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/19/could-ai-be-conscious
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No, AI is not conscious. Stop being stupid. Next thing you know people will start thinking Roombas are conscious, too.
TBF I don’t think we have a good definition of “consciousness” or “sentience” so maybe we could just start declaring all manner of things as conscious to boost shareholder value.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/19/could-ai-be-conscious
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#kitboga just dropped a new video and it cracked me up! :guilded_lul:
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‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
By Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorThey are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #X #Socialmedia #Technology #Media #UKnews #USnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #SamuelGibbsConsumertechnologyeditor
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‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
By Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorThey are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #X #Socialmedia #Technology #Media #UKnews #USnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #SamuelGibbsConsumertechnologyeditor
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‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
By Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorThey are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #X #Socialmedia #Technology #Media #UKnews #USnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #SamuelGibbsConsumertechnologyeditor
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‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
By Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorThey are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #X #Socialmedia #Technology #Media #UKnews #USnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #SamuelGibbsConsumertechnologyeditor
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‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
By Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorThey are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #X #Socialmedia #Technology #Media #UKnews #USnews #Worldnews #TheGuardian #SamuelGibbsConsumertechnologyeditor
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In #books, from Lise Olsen: "I didn’t know there were lawyers [and investigators and accountants] whose entire job is dismantling #scams and finding scammers in #Texas. They are fascinating people. And this is what they do every day." https://www.texasobserver.org/austin-novel-romance-scammers/
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In #books, from Lise Olsen: "I didn’t know there were lawyers [and investigators and accountants] whose entire job is dismantling #scams and finding scammers in #Texas. They are fascinating people. And this is what they do every day." https://www.texasobserver.org/austin-novel-romance-scammers/
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When government backlogs meet desperate demand, cybercriminals see a premium business opportunity.💰
DTI’s latest research dives into the playbook behind scarcity scams ⬇️
https://dti.domaintools.com/securitysnacks/scarcity-scams
#Cybersecurity #Phishing #IdentityTheft #ThreatIntel #Scams -
When government backlogs meet desperate demand, cybercriminals see a premium business opportunity.💰
DTI’s latest research dives into the playbook behind scarcity scams ⬇️
https://dti.domaintools.com/securitysnacks/scarcity-scams
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New Sky alert as emails sent out to customers about 'security' and steps to take
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/new-sky-alert-emails-sent-37443141
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Associated Press: She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam. “Romance scams are on the rise across the United States. Last year, more than 49,000 Americans reported losing a collective $1.3 billion to romance scams, according to available FTC data shared with The Associated Press. That’s an increase of at least 14% and likely more from […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/17/associated-press-she-knew-he-wasnt-real-she-was-in-love-with-him-anyway-one-womans-story-of-a-romance-scam/ -
Associated Press: She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam. “Romance scams are on the rise across the United States. Last year, more than 49,000 Americans reported losing a collective $1.3 billion to romance scams, according to available FTC data shared with The Associated Press. That’s an increase of at least 14% and likely more from […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/17/associated-press-she-knew-he-wasnt-real-she-was-in-love-with-him-anyway-one-womans-story-of-a-romance-scam/ -
Associated Press: She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam. “Romance scams are on the rise across the United States. Last year, more than 49,000 Americans reported losing a collective $1.3 billion to romance scams, according to available FTC data shared with The Associated Press. That’s an increase of at least 14% and likely more from […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/17/associated-press-she-knew-he-wasnt-real-she-was-in-love-with-him-anyway-one-womans-story-of-a-romance-scam/ -
Associated Press: She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam. “Romance scams are on the rise across the United States. Last year, more than 49,000 Americans reported losing a collective $1.3 billion to romance scams, according to available FTC data shared with The Associated Press. That’s an increase of at least 14% and likely more from […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/17/associated-press-she-knew-he-wasnt-real-she-was-in-love-with-him-anyway-one-womans-story-of-a-romance-scam/ -
Associated Press: She knew he wasn’t real. She was in love with him anyway. One woman’s story of a romance scam. “Romance scams are on the rise across the United States. Last year, more than 49,000 Americans reported losing a collective $1.3 billion to romance scams, according to available FTC data shared with The Associated Press. That’s an increase of at least 14% and likely more from […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/17/associated-press-she-knew-he-wasnt-real-she-was-in-love-with-him-anyway-one-womans-story-of-a-romance-scam/ -
Martin Lewis 'iPhone' and 'Amazon' alert as he admits 'I nearly got caught'
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The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/15/a-very-good-clone-news-stories-faked-to-lure-victims-to-scam-investment-sites-the-guardian/ -
The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/15/a-very-good-clone-news-stories-faked-to-lure-victims-to-scam-investment-sites-the-guardian/ -
The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/15/a-very-good-clone-news-stories-faked-to-lure-victims-to-scam-investment-sites-the-guardian/ -
The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/15/a-very-good-clone-news-stories-faked-to-lure-victims-to-scam-investment-sites-the-guardian/ -
The Guardian: ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites. “The Guardian is one of many news organisations that fraudsters are using in a bid to find victims. Respected news sites are mirrored then manipulated with fake information in the hope that readers will not be able to tell the difference.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/15/a-very-good-clone-news-stories-faked-to-lure-victims-to-scam-investment-sites-the-guardian/ -
The scary rise of locksmith scams: ‘I was shut out with my baby – and charged £2,200 to get back in’
By Sammy GecsoylerIn the UK, these scams have become an epidemic, rising 147% between January and March, compared with the same time last year. Why are they suddenly so common? And what can you do if you’re charged thousands for a quick, easy job?
#Scams #Money #Lifeandstyle #Consumeraffairs #TheGuardian #SammyGecsoyler
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AAA California reporting phishing attempts:
"... The reported phishing attempts included an email urging members to use expiring AAA credits and offering a free emergency car kit, as well as a text message offering a free first aid kit in exchange for completing a brief questionnaire. If you received either of these messages or something similar, do not interact with the message in any way and delete the message immediately. ..."
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AAA California reporting phishing attempts:
"... The reported phishing attempts included an email urging members to use expiring AAA credits and offering a free emergency car kit, as well as a text message offering a free first aid kit in exchange for completing a brief questionnaire. If you received either of these messages or something similar, do not interact with the message in any way and delete the message immediately. ..."
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AAA California reporting phishing attempts:
"... The reported phishing attempts included an email urging members to use expiring AAA credits and offering a free emergency car kit, as well as a text message offering a free first aid kit in exchange for completing a brief questionnaire. If you received either of these messages or something similar, do not interact with the message in any way and delete the message immediately. ..."
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AAA California reporting phishing attempts:
"... The reported phishing attempts included an email urging members to use expiring AAA credits and offering a free emergency car kit, as well as a text message offering a free first aid kit in exchange for completing a brief questionnaire. If you received either of these messages or something similar, do not interact with the message in any way and delete the message immediately. ..."
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AAA California reporting phishing attempts:
"... The reported phishing attempts included an email urging members to use expiring AAA credits and offering a free emergency car kit, as well as a text message offering a free first aid kit in exchange for completing a brief questionnaire. If you received either of these messages or something similar, do not interact with the message in any way and delete the message immediately. ..."
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‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites
By Shane HickeyFraudsters create false articles that appear to be from publishers such as the Guardian to share on social media
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #TheGuardian #Media #Cybercrime #Technology #TheGuardian #ShaneHickey
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‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites
By Shane HickeyFraudsters create false articles that appear to be from publishers such as the Guardian to share on social media
#Scams #Money #Consumeraffairs #TheGuardian #Media #Cybercrime #Technology #TheGuardian #ShaneHickey
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‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/12/clone-news-sites-faked-scam-investment-sites-social-media #Scams #Money #ConsumerAffairs #TheGuardian #Media #Cybercrime #Technology
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‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/12/clone-news-sites-faked-scam-investment-sites-social-media #Scams #Money #ConsumerAffairs #TheGuardian #Media #Cybercrime #Technology
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Redditor Exposes Fake 16TB SSD Scam After Finding Weights And A microSD Card Inside #cybercrime #fake #fakessd #reddit #scams
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Redditor Exposes Fake 16TB SSD Scam After Finding Weights And A microSD Card Inside #cybercrime #fake #fakessd #reddit #scams
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Reports have been circulating recently in Alameda about people going door-to-door claiming to be service providers who just completed work for your neighbor and want to offer you a discount price. These offers are often not legitimate; we have tips to help spot the scammers. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/worried-about-door-to-door-scams-heres-how-to-avoid-them/
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Reports have been circulating recently in Alameda about people going door-to-door claiming to be service providers who just completed work for your neighbor and want to offer you a discount price. These offers are often not legitimate; we have tips to help spot the scammers. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/worried-about-door-to-door-scams-heres-how-to-avoid-them/
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Bleeping Computer: Police arrests 5,800 suspects in global anti-fraud crackdown. “Law enforcement agencies have arrested 5,811 suspects and seized $293 million in illicit assets in a global anti-fraud operation spanning 97 countries.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/09/bleeping-computer-police-arrests-5800-suspects-in-global-anti-fraud-crackdown/ -
Bleeping Computer: Police arrests 5,800 suspects in global anti-fraud crackdown. “Law enforcement agencies have arrested 5,811 suspects and seized $293 million in illicit assets in a global anti-fraud operation spanning 97 countries.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/09/bleeping-computer-police-arrests-5800-suspects-in-global-anti-fraud-crackdown/ -
I actually got a whole wave of these scam posts from a friend's compromised Discord account while I was on the way to work today, so if you've had something similar happen... Here's what's going on!
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I actually got a whole wave of these scam posts from a friend's compromised Discord account while I was on the way to work today, so if you've had something similar happen... Here's what's going on!
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🧵 And they use the services of mainstream providers of domain registration, content delivery, and affiliate marketing. I have been tracking these tactics and this sort of scheme as far back as 2023, across platforms.
My own writeup, with more technical details and evidence captures, follows soon. In the meantime, you can read more at SAN's piece: https://san.com/cc/when-clickbait-looks-like-the-news-how-angry-farage-spread-on-british-x/
#scams #affiliateMarketing #socialMedia #deepfakes #genAI #investment #media #Xitter #BBC #tech
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🧵 And they use the services of mainstream providers of domain registration, content delivery, and affiliate marketing. I have been tracking these tactics and this sort of scheme as far back as 2023, across platforms.
My own writeup, with more technical details and evidence captures, follows soon. In the meantime, you can read more at SAN's piece: https://san.com/cc/when-clickbait-looks-like-the-news-how-angry-farage-spread-on-british-x/
#scams #affiliateMarketing #socialMedia #deepfakes #genAI #investment #media #Xitter #BBC #tech
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Engadget: Threads’ ubiquitous Mr Beast spam is part of a massive crypto scam network . “A spam account replies to a popular post with a nonsensical phrase and a low-quality screenshot of the British newspaper The Times featuring a fictitious story about Mr Beast. There’s usually a second, seemingly random, image — often a bouquet of flowers with an iPhone. The formula has some minor […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/08/engadget-threads-ubiquitous-mr-beast-spam-is-part-of-a-massive-crypto-scam-network/
