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After Thieves Steal Your iPhone, a Fake AI Calls You to Grab the Passcode Too
2026-08-31T08:03:40.583519+00:00READ →
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Breach autopsies, threat breakdowns, and privacy guides — plain English, no jargon.
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Fake Oprah Is Selling Weight Loss Pills in Your Facebook Feed and the Hidden Bill Is $150 a Month
AI deepfakes of Oprah and real doctors are running on Facebook and TikTok selling a supplement called LipoMax, with hidden monthly charges up to $150.
2026-08-20T08:03:51.488944+00:00READ →
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AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating OnlyFans Creators to Steal From Fans
Scammers are using AI deepfakes of real creators on TikTok to lure fans into Snapchat DMs — then stealing their money via Cash App.
2026-08-17T08:02:27.28185+00:00READ →
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Back-to-School Scams 2026: Fake FAFSA and Scholarship Texts Are Draining Parents' Bank Accounts
As tuition deadlines hit, scammers are blasting fake FAFSA and scholarship texts that steal bank logins in seconds — here's how families can spot them.
2026-08-15T16:29:53.884062+00:00READ →
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Grandparent Scams Go Digital: Protecting Elderly Family from AI Voice Cloning
Cybercriminals are now using AI to clone voices, making 'grandparent scams' terrifyingly convincing. Learn how to spot and protect your elderly loved ones from these heartbreaking digital attacks.
2026-06-20T08:00:33.875337+00:00READ →
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FBI & Google Dismantle AI-Powered Phishing-as-a-Service Scam
An AI-powered phishing network that stole millions of credit cards and billions of dollars has been taken down, but the threat of AI scams remains.
2026-06-16T08:13:25.763772+00:00READ →
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New Barcode Scam Targets Utility Customers, Stealing Thousands
PG&E customers have lost over $211,000 this year to a barcode scam that tricks you into paying fraudsters at a local store.
2026-06-15T22:59:18.268256+00:00READ →
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You Switched to Signal for Privacy. Russian Hackers Are Now Using Signal to Spy on You.
Russian intelligence-linked hackers found a way to silently tap your Signal messages without breaking encryption — by getting you to approve their device. Here's exactly how it works and how to check if it already happened.
2026-06-06T14:00:46.169125+00:00READ →
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Sheriff Warns: Scammers Are Faking Law Enforcement to Steal Your SSN
Fraudulent callers are impersonating law enforcement and claiming your Social Security number was found on the dark web.
2026-06-06T14:00:45.870611+00:00READ →
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AI Scammers Steal Your Data with Fake ChatGPT 'Help' Guides
Fake AI support guides are tricking users into pasting terminal commands that steal passwords, cookies, and crypto wallets.
2026-06-06T14:00:45.670551+00:00READ →