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Fraud Alert Involving E-mail Intrusions to Facilitate Wire Transfers Overseas

January 20th, 2012 · No Comments

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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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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