Scams
Amazon Prime Scams Have Doubled. Here’s How to Prevent Fraud | Entrepreneur
Amazon is warning Prime customers of two types of scams ahead of the company's pre-Black Friday promotion, which starts Friday, Nov. 17.The company says it has shut down almost...
Google Sues Hackers Over Fake Bard AI Ads, Malware Scams | Entrepreneur
There have been longstanding warnings about the dangers associated with AI technology, but a new lawsuit from Google has shed light on another unforeseen risk — hackers posting advertisements...
DJ Envy Associate Arrested for Multi-Million ‘Ponzi-Like’ Scam | Entrepreneur
Cesar Pina, a long-standing business associate of radio personality and host DJ Envy, was arrested for one count of wire fraud last week for his alleged involvement in an...
Social Media Scams Cost Users $2.7B Since 2021: Report | Entrepreneur
Social media use can provide a slew of opportunities — from furthering your career to cataloging memories to finding love and friendships. However, it can also offer opportunities for...
Fake Property Manager Arrested in $200K Rental Scam | Entrepreneur
A Los Angeles resident was arrested last week for allegedly orchestrating a rental scam that netted her over $200,000 from unsuspecting victims, the Los Angeles Times reported.Surong Li, 29,...
I Won the Lottery—Then Scammed By Best Friend, Dumped By Mom | Entrepreneur
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Randy Rush, a Canadian lottery winner who won $37 million in 2015....
Beware: Deepfake Scams Could Target Your Next Zoom Meeting | Entrepreneur
Cybercriminals are leveraging AI-driven voice simulation and deepfake video technology to deceive individuals and organizations, Bloomberg reported. In a recent incident, a CEO transferred $249,000 in funds after receiving...
Arizona Cracks Down on Rehab Centers Exploiting Native Americans | Entrepreneur
Reva Stewart and Jeri Long, of the Navajo Nation Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona, offer cold water bottles, snacks, and hygiene kits to unhoused individuals clustered in Madison Park on...
