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FBI Warning: Hotel Internet Connections
May 8th, 2012 · No Comments
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April IC3 Internet Scam Alerts
April 24th, 2012 · No Comments
This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends, new twists to previously-existing cyber scams, and announcements.
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Walmart Gift Card Phishing Scam
March 15th, 2012 · Comments Off
Scamer sending fraudulent text messages disguised as award wining notification from Walmart
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Counterfeit Check Scheme Targeting Law Firms
March 12th, 2012 · Comments Off
Scam Warning: IC3 continues to receive reports of counterfeit check schemes targeting U.S. law firms
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Justice Department and FBI Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline
March 8th, 2012 · Comments Off
The Justice Department has announced that the FBI is raises awareness of Disaster Hotline fraud scams.
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PayPal Email Phishing Scam
March 5th, 2012 · Comments Off
A new email phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as an important PayPal notice. Do not fall victim to this phishing scam.
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Telephone Collection PayDay Loan Scam
February 21st, 2012 · Comments Off
New Variation on Telephone Collection Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
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Timeshare Marketing Scams
January 25th, 2012 · Comments Off
Timeshare owners across the country are being scammed out of millions of dollars by
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Fraud Alert Involving E-mail Intrusions to Facilitate Wire Transfers Overseas
January 20th, 2012 · Comments Off
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.
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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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