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Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments

More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.

The Hill - Mar. 11

Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls

A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.

CNBC - 1d

Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams

“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month

ABC News - Mar. 13

Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers

Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it

Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.

CNBC - Mar. 13

FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam

The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It’s received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.

Inc. - Mar. 13

Victims of 'romance scams' turn to Congress for help

Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced a bill that would require dating apps and social media companies to remove or flag scammers from their platforms and ...

NBC News - 1d

The Beef Tallow Skin Care Trend Smells Like a Scam

What happens when you swap your Vanicream for rendered cow fat? I tried it so you don’t have to.

Wired - Mar. 14

Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Migrant carers from India's Kerala await justice in UK visa 'scams'

The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.

BBC News - 3d

More than 10,000 domains registered for smishing campaign: Report

Cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 domains for various smishing scams, according to a recent report from the threat intelligence arm at cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. Smishing ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections

The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

CNBC - Mar. 15

New York Jets backfield is getting in work together during NFL offseason (video)

The Jets' duo getting after it:

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

BBC News - Mar. 14

Getting To Know: Jaasai Simmons

Below is the fifth in our series of "Getting to know you" features which we will be running on all the members of Marshall's 2025 recruiting class. Today we feature LB Cannon Lewis.GTK: Jibreel ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What does The Players Championship winner get?

The Players champion gets far more than just a shiny, gold trophy.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Steelers getting conflicting reports about Aaron Rodgers future

Steelers get conflicting updates on Aaron Rogers' future

Yahoo Sports - 3d

3 tips for getting the best HELOC rate this March

HELOC interest rates are on a steep decline. Here are three ways to get a great rate right now.

CBS News - Mar. 13

What to watch as inaugural TGL postseason gets underway

The top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club gets the playoff started Monday against New York Golf Club.

ESPN - 5d

How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024

A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Brian Tyree Henry, soulful and vulnerable, is reason alone to watch 'Dope Thief'

In this Apple TV+ series, a pair of friends, played by Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura, run a scam dressed as DEA agents that unravels when they rob a house outside of town.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13

Trey Hendrickson contract saga for Bengals gets recurring theme

One thing keeps getting said about Trey Hendrickson's trade request.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Get to know the Bryant Bulldogs, Michigan State's first NCAA Tournament opponent

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Mark Daigneault theorizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not getting same calls as before

Mark Daigneault theorizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not getting same calls as before.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How to Get Windows Games Working on a Mac

If the game you want to play is only available for Windows, here are three things you can try to get it running on your Mac.

Wired - Mar. 8

Why allergy season is getting longer, worse

Allergy season may be getting longer and worse due to the effects of climate change. CBS News' Dave Malkoff breaks down the effects on your health.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Pickett says he will get chance to be Browns' QB1

The Browns' quarterback situation remains unsettled with few starting options available in free agency, but new addition Kenny Pickett said he has been told he will get the chance to compete to be ...

ESPN - Mar. 13

How To Get More Scouts In Assassin's Creed Shadows

Are you curious about how to get more scouts in Assassin's Creed Shadows ? These NPCs are more akin to a resource, as they can be used to discover the exact locations of objectives based on ...

GameSpot - 3d

When you should get a home equity loan from a different lender

Should you use a new lender to get your home equity loan? Here's when it may be worth doing.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Browns: Kenny Pickett to get a fair shot to win starting QB gig

After coming to the Browns from the Eagles, Kenny Pickett is going to get a fair shot to win the starting QB job in Cleveland

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Can Steph Curry get to 5,000 3-pointers? The numbers say it's possible

Stephen Curry just hit 4,000 made 3-pointers for his career. Getting to 5,000 is possible.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

How to Watch NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday - Will the Texas Longhorns get in?

Will the Texas Longhorns get into the NCAA Tournament? All eyes will be on the Selection Sunday announcement of the tourney field.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Bears to sign Olamide Zaccheaus: What Chicago is getting in new WR

The Bears are signing Olamide Zaccheaus. Here's what Chicago is getting in their new wide receiver.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Broncos get salary cap relief from Justin Strnad's qualifying contract

Thanks to one of the NFL's veteran salary benefit rules, the Broncos will get cap relief in the Justin Strnad deal.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

49ers tried to get Dre Greenlaw to renege agreement with Broncos

The 49ers attempted to get Dre Greenlaw to renege his Broncos deal before it became official.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Thomas Tuchel: I will not get political like Gareth Southgate did

Thomas Tuchel says he does not intend to get involved in politics in his role as England’s new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Bucs are projected to get a defensive project in latest mock draft

Bucs are projected to get a defensive project in latest mock draft and if you are a Tampa Bay fan you may not be happy with that.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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