FBI has observed a trend in which cyber criminals are compromising the e-mail accounts of U.S. individuals and businesses to request and authorize overseas transactions.
Entries Tagged as 'Fraud Alert'
Fraud Alert Involving E-mail Intrusions to Facilitate Wire Transfers Overseas
January 20th, 2012 · No Comments
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IC3 Scam Alerts for December 2011
December 29th, 2011 · Comments Off
Details of recent cyber fraud trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams as report by the IC3
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Warning: Fake Amazon.com Shipping Email Phishing Scheme
December 21st, 2011 · Comments Off
The following fake email — and derivatives thereof — are disguised to be from Amazon.com referencing a shipped order. If you receive an email like this, Do NOT click any links. It’s phishing scheme to steal your personal information.
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9 Important Holiday Shopping Tips You Should Know
November 21st, 2011 · Comments Off
How to avoid getting scammed — 9 Important Holiday Shopping Tips you should know — Avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud.
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Hurricane Irene Charitable Contribution Scam Warning
August 26th, 2011 · Comments Off
As Hurricane Irene starts to make landfall in the U.S., thieves are preparing to take advantage of your goodwill and scam you out of charitable contributions.
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Hijackers Duping Car Buyers With False Vehicle Protection Programs
August 15th, 2011 · Comments Off
Online vehicle shoppers are being victimized by fraudulent vehicle sales and false claims of Vehicle Protection Programs.
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IRS Notification Email Alert
August 11th, 2011 · Comments Off
WARNING! Spammers are now sending Fraudulent emails disguised as IRS notifications in an attempt to lure you into a phishing scheme. Do not respond or download attachments.
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Email Scam Prosecution Threat
July 11th, 2011 · Comments Off
New email scam where the sender threatens to prosecute you for email spam. Do not click any links or attempt to download any files.
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ACH Transfer Canceled Email Fraud Scam
June 27th, 2011 · Comments Off
WARNING: Fraudulent emails being received regarding canceled Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. DO NOT BELIEVE THESE EMAILS.
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IC3 Scam Alerts for May 26 2011
May 27th, 2011 · Comments Off
Details of recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams as report by the IC3
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The Dangerous Side of Internet Dating Romance Scams
April 29th, 2011 · Comments Off
Fraud Alert: IC3 warning the public to be wary of romance scams in which scammers target individuals who search for companionship or romance online
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Fraud Alert: Unauthorized Wire Transfers to China
April 26th, 2011 · Comments Off
Fraud Alert! Cyber criminals using compromised online banking credentials to send unauthorized wire transfers to Chinese economic and trade companies
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IC3 Scam Alerts
December 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off
This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams.
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Fraudulent Notification Deceives Consumers Out of Thousands of Dollars
November 29th, 2010 · Comments Off
IC3 continues to receive reports of letters and e-mails being distributed pursuant to prize sweepstakes or lottery schemes
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Do You Know The Warning Signs of Fraud?
November 18th, 2010 · Comments Off
Fraud warning signs and steps you can take to avoid being ripped off or having your identity stolen.
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