Grandparents lost $5 million in scams — now, 13 people face charges
KHOU-11 | Thirteen people have been charged in an elder fraud scheme targeting more than 400 seniors through fake “grandparent” calls from the Dominican Republic.
Woman Warns SIM Swap Scams Can Drain Your Bank Account in Minutes
CubaHeadlines | Using a “SIM swap,” scammers impersonated the victim, transferred her phone number and data to a new phone, and stole over $17,000 in less than a day.
Detective sends warning about crypto machines
WCSC Live 5 News | Crypto ATM kiosks allow people to put cash into the machine and receive some kind of cryptocurrency. But they’re used for fraud 99.5% of the time.
Scam scripts revealed: Police uncover tricks impersonators use
A member of the Crypto Coalition, Brooklyn Park Sgt. Tuzinski found scripts that scammers use to trick victims. He shared them with NBC KARE 11 News to highlight red flags.
This Is Not Keanu: Inside Celebrity Impersonation Bitcoin Scam
The Hollywood Reporter | Victims think they’re talking to Keanu Reeves. Or Kevin Costner. Then come pleas for cash. The AI-fueled con that fleeces fans and has Hollywood fighting back.