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TSB Warns of Romance Scams Targeting Older Adults, Leading to Significant Financial Loss

https://newsletter.tf/tsb-romance-scams-older-adults-money-loss/

Romance scams are costing people a lot of money, with older adults being the main targets.

#RomanceScams, #OnlineSafety, #TSBBank, #FraudAwareness, #ProtectYourMoney

Bank Warns: Romance Scams Cost People Big Money

TSB bank is warning people about romance scams. Scammers trick people into sending money, often losing thousands of pounds. Older people are most at risk. TSB gives tips on how to avoid these scams.

https://newsletter.tf/tsb-romance-scams-older-adults-money-loss/

#RomanceScams, #OnlineSafety, #TSBBank, #FraudAwareness, #ProtectYourMoney

Phone-based tax impersonation scams continue to rely on classic social engineering techniques: urgency, authority, and fabricated programs.

Key observations:
- Initial contact is unsolicited
- Attackers request sensitive identifiers
- Verification paths are deliberately discouraged

While technically simple, these scams remain effective due to human factors rather than technical weaknesses. Education and repeat exposure to warning signs are still critical mitigation strategies.

How do you approach awareness training for non-technical users around phone-based fraud?

Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/hang-unexpected-calls-saying-you-owe-back-taxes-those-are-scams

Follow @technadu for measured reporting on cybercrime and consumer threats.

#SocialEngineering #FraudAwareness #ScamPrevention #HumanRisk #InfoSec #TechNadu

Hang up on unexpected calls saying you owe back taxes. Those are scams

Elderly Woman Gets Her $15,000 Returned to Her By Wells Fargo After Media Report About Her Plight https://shinemycrown.com/elderly-woman-gets-her-15000-returned-to-her-by-wells-fargo-after-media-report-about-her-plight/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ElderlyCare #WellsFargo #FraudAwareness #ConsumerRights #FinancialJustice

While researching gift cards this morning I learned that fraud has increased significantly and that the card balance can be drained before your recipient gets a chance to spend it. It's still relatively rare but possible.

#FraudAwareness
https://www.cbc.ca/news/gopublic/go-public-gift-cards-theft-organized-crime-1.7475283

PayPal subscription misuse is driving fake purchase emails — scammers exploiting trusted billing flows to phish and defraud. Always verify before you click. 📧⚠️ #PhishingScams #FraudAwareness

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-paypal-subscriptions-abused-to-send-fake-purchase-emails/

Imagine you receive a call from an AI-generated voice clone of a loved one. They say they’re in trouble, and it sounds exactly like them.

That scenario is no longer fiction. In Sherri Davidoff’s recent NBC Montana and Clearwater Credit Union interview, she and Kyle Rholl explain how AI-driven voice cloning is being used to impersonate friends and family—and why reacting under pressure is exactly what scammers count on. If a call feels rushed or emotional, hang up and call back a trusted number.

Full story: https://nbcmontana.com/news/spot-the-scam/spot-the-scam-with-clearwater-credit-union-cyber-security-scams

#fraudprevention #scams #cybersecurity #voicecloning #socialengineering #fraudawareness #financialsafety

Scammers are targeting international students with fake visa and tuition schemes — exploiting fear for profit. Awareness is the best protection. 🎓⚠️ #FraudAwareness #StudentSafety

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/29/international-students-scams-visa-status/

Africa: Awareness About Fraud Is the Firewall Africa Needs Most - Cyber Experts: [New Times] Global losses to scams are now estimated at more than one trillion dollars a year. The United Nations warns that hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked into Southeast Asia to operate online fraud networks, many disguised as call centers or customer service firms. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNqCWv #FraudAwareness #CyberSecurity #ScamAlert #OnlineFraud #CyberCrime

Best Deepfake Video Detectors | How to Detect Deepfake Videos 2025 Guide
https://thenewzzy.com/deepfake-video-detectors/
#deepfake #deepfakes #howtospotdeepfakevideo #howtospotaivideos #deepfakedetectiontool #deepfakevideodetection #fraudalert #fakevideodetection #technology #technews #scamalert #deepfakescam #fraudawareness #deepfakedetectionguide

🚨 Charity scams aren’t just financial crimes — they erode public trust.

FTC says Kars-R-Us.com raised $45.5M for breast cancer but spent <1% on screenings. The rest? Misused.

💡 Would you keep donating if you found out this truth?
💬 Share your take & follow @technadu for cybersecurity + fraud insights.

#CharityScam #FraudAwareness #CyberSecurity #FTC #DigitalSafety #TechNadu

Before you donate, find out where the money is going

🌪️ This #NationalPreparednessMonth, remember: when disasters strike, so do scammers.
Fraudsters often pose as contractors, charities, or even officials to steal money and data during recovery efforts.

💡 Stay vigilant. Share resources. Protect your community.
💬 What’s the most common scam tactic you’ve seen after disasters?
👉 Follow @technadu for security updates.

#EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterScams #ScamPrevention #FTC #FraudAwareness #ConsumerProtection

Plan to avoid scams this National Preparedness Month

📸 Snapshots of Awareness 📲
Saraswati World School & Federal Bank came together on 22nd July 2025 to equip students with tools to fight digital banking frauds. From phishing to OTP scams, our youth is now more alert than ever! 🙌💡

Swipe to see the energy, education, and empowerment that unfolded 💥📚

#DigitalBanking #FraudAwareness #CyberSafety #YouthEmpowerment #FederalBank #SaraswatiWorldSchool #Hooghly

https://news24media.org/digital-banking-fraud-awareness-seminar/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3-SOmJq2e4 All About the Elon Musk Crash Out
#elonmusk #ElonMuskTwitter #elonmusknews #Trump #TrumpEpstein #doge #fraudprevention #FraudAwareness #onionnuggetz #deepfatfried

Heads up, crypto fam! 🚨Five individuals plead guilty in a $37M crypto scam targeting Americans, funneling funds to Cambodia. Stay vigilant! 🛡️ #CryptoScams #DeFi #FraudAwareness