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Text scammers blasting out bogus job offers stole $2.2M in crypto, NY AG says: ‘Never-ending nightmare’
Text message scammers blasting out bogus job offers swindled several people out of $2.2M in crypto bucks, the New York attorney general alleged Thursday.
Scammers Steal $2.2M Worth Crypto From New York Residents in Promise of Remote Jobs
The scammers sent text messages claiming to help find remote jobs, asking job-seekers to deposit dollars into crypto accounts.
New York AG takes action against text scammers targeting remote job seekers
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Tish James is cracking down on text message scams targeting New Yorkers searching for remote jobs.The Attorney General’s office has frozen over $2 million in cryptocurrency and filed a lawsuit to recover funds for defrauded individuals.
Scam targets New Yorkers, steals $2.2M in cryptocurrency through fake job offers
A team of tech-savvy scam artists stole millions in a nation-wide cryptocurrency con that duped unsuspecting victims, including some in New York, searching for remote work into transferring money in the fraudsters’ digital wallets Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.
REMOTE JOB SCAM: NY AG files lawsuit to freeze $2.2M in cryptocurrency, aims to recover funds from fake job text scheme
Attorney General Letitia James announced that she filed a lawsuit to freeze $2.2 million in cryptocurrency and to recover the stolen funds after scammers posing as remote job recruiters tricked New Yorkers.
Simple Steps to Protect Yourself From Scammers and Data Breaches
As we welcome in the new year, the Social Security Administration offers some smart resolutions to protect your personal ...
The Spotlight: Scammers caught on camera
From fake jewelry scams on the side of highways to distract and grab thefts, law enforcement is warning of Romanian organized ...
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New Stark sheriff warns of scammers demanding payment to clear arrest warrant
Stark County Sheriff’s Office warns about phone scam in which callers claim to be sheriff or employee from that office.
Johnny Depp warns about scammers impersonating him and asking fans for money
Johnny Depp has issued a warning that scammers are "intensifying" efforts to impersonate him and take money from his fans.
Johnny Depp warns fans against 'deceptive' online scammers targeting his supporters for money
Johnny Depp told his legions of fans not to be thwarted by online scammers requesting money from Depp imposters, in a social ...
Scammers get resident to send over $100,000 to Hong Kong: Mayfield Heights Police Blotter
A woman reported Dec. 28 that she was the victim of a scam after receiving a phone call in October from someone claiming to ...
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Town of Webster: Scammers steal over half a million dollars posing as town contractors
The Town of Webster says its a victim of a phishing scam, losing over half a million dollars in November 2024. The town says ...
Scammers are going after 'Baldur's Gate 3' gamers in the App Store
Scammers are continuing to bring scam apps to the App Store, with the latest discovery being a fake port for the popular game ...
Online dating scammers bilk more money each year. A bipartisan bill seeks to stop them at the source.
The Online Dating Safety Act would require dating apps to notify users if they've been in contact with a scam account.