🪪 A shadowy L.A. crime ring is hijacking the IDs of foreign scholars, fraud expert says
#crime #la #losangeles #academia #identitytheft #immigration
#identityTheft
The Equifax data breach was one of the worst cases of identity theft across North America and the UK. It exposed credit card numbers, loan and mortgage information, credit scores, job history, and real addresses, making the victims extremely vulnerable targets. Here's what we've learnt from it.
#dataBreach #identityTheft #dataPrivacy #dataTheft
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
🇨🇦 How to Free Ourselves of Fake Indigenous Celebrities
I felt betrayed by Buffy, then King. Here’s what I wished I knew when I was young.
#IdentityTheft #Indigenous #FirstNations #Canada
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/12/04/Free-Ourselves-Fake-Indigenous-Celebrities/
Gmarket will fully refund all customers affected by a recent suspected account breach, pledging comprehensive compensation and enhanced security measures.
#YonhapInfomax #Gmarket #AccountBreach #FullRefund #IdentityTheft #SecurityMeasures #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=93854
Press Gazette: News publishers file criminal complaint against Mark Zuckerberg over scam ads. “A group of news publishers have filed a police complaint against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over scam Facebook ads which steal the identities of journalists. Such promotions have been widespread on the Meta platform and include adverts which purport to be authored by trusted names in the media.”
The Register: Zendesk users targeted as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters spin up fake support sites. “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters may be circling Zendesk users for its latest extortion campaign, with new phishing domains and weaponized helpdesk tickets uncovered by ReliaQuest.”
🚨 URGENT ALERT — New PayPal Scam Wave Is Spreading 🛡️
Cybercriminals are using highly realistic PayPal-themed scams to steal login credentials, 2FA codes, and even bank information.
These attacks are now appearing via email, SMS, phone calls, AND fake login pages.
The goal?
➡ Create panic.
➡ Make you click fast.
➡ Capture your identity & money.
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🔎 What the Scam Looks Like
You may see messages like:
“Your account has been limited — verify now”
“Suspicious transaction detected — view invoice”
“Refund pending — login to confirm details”
These often link to fake PayPal pages designed to harvest credentials.
Some cases even include fake customer support phone numbers — leading to social engineering calls.
⸻
⚠️ Major Red Flags to Watch For:
🚩 Strange sender address (not @paypal.com)
🚩 Grammar/spelling mistakes
🚩 Links that don’t go to paypal.com
🚩 Requests for full password or 2FA code
🚩 Page doesn’t load when you manually type paypal.com
Reminder: Real PayPal will NEVER ask for your password or security code via email or SMS.
⸻
🛡️ If You Receive a Suspicious Message
✔ Do NOT click any links
✔ Open a browser & type paypal.com yourself
✔ Check your recent activity directly
✔ Enable / reset 2FA & change your password
✔ Remove any suspicious linked cards/banks
✔ Report emails to: phishing@paypal.com
✔ Contact your bank if money was moved
⸻
🔐 Prevention Steps
✔ Use a unique, strong password
✔ Enable multi-factor authentication
✔ Keep your devices updated
✔ Use official app — avoid random links
✔ Never trust “urgent” calls claiming to be PayPal
✔ Treat every login page as a security check
⸻
🧠 Most Common Scam Variants Right Now
⚙ Fake “account suspension” warnings
📨 Invoice phishing scams
📞 Phone-based support scams (TOAD)
🌐 Fake login portals / cloned pages
🔒 Credential stuffing from old data breaches
⸻
Spread awareness — this is actively circulating.
One share could protect someone’s money and identity.
👇 Let’s talk:
Which red flag do YOU think is easiest to miss?
#infosec #scams #paypalScam #PayPalScam
#ScamAlert
#FraudPrevention
#PhishingWarning
#IdentityTheft
#AccountSecurity
#StopScammers
#OnlineScams
#CyberFraud
For educational & defensive purposes only.
No personal accounts can be investigated — always contact PayPal directly for help.
The Standard (Hong Kong): Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms . “Singapore’s police have ordered Apple and Google to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on Tuesday. The order under the nation’s Online Criminal Harms Act came after the police observed scams on Apple’s iMessage […]
Another day, another data breach. Time to level up your defense! Locking your SSN isn't just for the paranoid, it's free and surprisingly simple. Are you protected, or are you just hoping for the best?
The Equifax data breach was one of the worst cases of identity theft across North America and the UK. It exposed credit card numbers, loan and mortgage information, credit scores, job history, and real addresses, making the victims extremely vulnerable targets. Here's what we've learnt from it.
#dataBreach #identityTheft #dataPrivacy #dataTheft
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
6 Real Estate Scams You Should Know
6 Real Estate Scams You Should Know
6 Real Estate Scams You Should Know
There’s no shortage of scammers and fraudsters trying to take advantage of you and your clients. Here’s what to watch out for and some ways for everyone in the real estate community to stay safe.
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So Demmink's Downies at RUG university Groningen would become what I was supposed to become, that's why they swapped my reputation around in Zeta Grey computers, they've been using my name in public and official documents to confuse people.
#andromedanvirus #identitytheft
🎓💸 Congratulations! Your deeply personal data is apparently worth less than a night out for dinner! University of Minnesota's data goof-up means your private life could be valued at the price of a few lattes. Guess it's time to trade in your identity for a lifetime supply of ramen! 🍜💰
https://blog.melashri.net/micro/privacy-price/ #dataprivacy #identitytheft #universityofminnesota #valueofdata #ramenlifestyle #HackerNews #ngated
Mashable: ‘Spicy’ AI chatbot and image generator left millions of photos exposed. “Secret Desires, an erotic chatbot and AI image generator, left cloud storage containers of photos, women’s names, and other personal information like workplaces and universities, vulnerable, according to 404 Media.”
⚠️ @haadka's 2nd ALERT: #Somalia #eVisa #DataBreach still active: thousands of passports exposed, including children, diplomats & aid workers. #US & #UK embassies warn the system remains unsafe. Contact your #PassportOffice immediately. #IdentityTheft
https://saxafimedia.com/somalias-evisa-breach-a-second-look/
The Equifax data breach was one of the worst cases of identity theft across North America and the UK. It exposed credit card numbers, loan and mortgage information, credit scores, job history, and real addresses, making the victims extremely vulnerable targets. Here's what we've learnt from it.
#dataBreach #identityTheft #dataPrivacy #dataTheft
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
Techdirt: Copyright Is The Wrong Tool To Deal With Deepfake Harms. “The EU’s AI Act marks a major step in regulating artificial intelligence, but it touches on copyright only briefly, leaving many copyright-related questions still open.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/17/techdirt-copyright-is-the-wrong-tool-to-deal-with-deepfake-harms/
Latest Hindi News: 6 crore deceased have active Aadhaar numbers, leading to major scams in schemes
https://hindi.vaartha.com/national/6-crore-deceased-have-active-aadhaar-numbers-leading-to-major-scams-in-schemes/71083/
#AadhaarFraud #ActiveAadhaar #IdentityTheft #GovernmentSchemes #FraudAlert #UIDAI #DigitalIndia #DataSecurity #AadhaarMisuse #FraudPrevention #SchemeScams #CyberSecurity #ProtectYourID
Euronews: Shein removes shirt listing after using possible AI image of Luigi Mangione. “Shoppers were surprised when they clicked on the product page for ‘Men’s New Spring/Summer Short Sleeve Blue Ditsy Floral White Shirt’, a breezy button-up, and found a smiling Luigi Mangione as the shirt’s model. Given that Mangione is currently incarcerated in Brooklyn as he awaits trial, it’s likely […]
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