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Scam Alert: Unmasking the Latest Cyber Schemes Targeting Unsuspecting Victims

Scam Alert: Unmasking the Latest Cyber Schemes Targeting Unsuspecting Victims

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 Hello listeners, Scotty here—your go-to cyber sleuth and the guy who locks his digital doors twice before breakfast. Let’s get right to it, because the world of scams this week is hotter than a zero-day exploit at a hacker convention.

First off, let’s talk about a whopper making headlines in Lincoln City, Oregon. A courier named Tejveer Kumar, straight out of San Bernardino, ended up in cuffs after trying to scoop up nearly $300,000 in gold coins from an elderly woman. The twist? He was part of a slick crew who impersonated FBI agents, told her all her accounts were compromised, and convinced her to hand over her life savings—twice—meeting in the parking lot of a Dairy Queen, no less. Real FBI agents don’t hang out by the blizzards, folks. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI nabbed Kumar, but the masterminds are still at large—and this gold coin hustle has burned at least 1,700 victims nationwide for over $186 million since 2023.

If romance is in your search history, extra caution is your new best friend. Interpol just announced sweeping arrests across 14 African countries, busting 260 suspects for global romance scams and sextortion. These cyber crooks use fake identities and hot profile pics to worm their way in, then hit you up for money, gift cards, or try to blackmail you with embarrassing photos and threats. Remember: Love might be blind, but your wallet shouldn’t be.

This week in mobile and phone scams, according to GetNomad, impersonation scammers are getting craftier—posing as banks or government agencies, spoofing numbers, and using urgent language. Tech support shakedowns and “guaranteed” crypto investments also make the hall of shame. The biggest mistakes? Trusting caller ID, answering random texts, or clicking on shady links. Hang up, verify through official channels, and never hand over personal info or remote access.

Speaking of phishing hooks, over in Hong Kong, the Monetary Authority is warning everyone of fraudulent websites and fake banking login screens. Real banks don’t send click-here texts or ask for passwords by email. If you’ve fallen for one, notify your bank immediately and—yes—call the police, not the number in the email.

And if you’re doing business with a county office, beware of fake invoices. In Iowa’s Pottawattamie County, scammers sent legit-looking bills to residents who’d just attended local meetings. The lesson here: double-check every unexpected invoice using county website contact info—never pay straight from an emailed bill.

For self-defense: Trust your instincts, never click unsolicited links, and always verify before acting. Remember, no real organization hands out easy cash or asks for your bank details via text or WhatsApp.

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