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7 On Your side has tips on how to spot online fraud, text scams

Date: July 23, 2025

The article from ABC7NY discusses tips to identify and avoid online fraud and text scams. It highlights the increasing prevalence of scams targeting individuals through emails, texts, and social media. One key tip is to be cautious of unsolicited messages asking for personal information or money. Scammers often impersonate reputable companies or government agencies to gain trust. Another important point is to verify the authenticity of messages by checking official websites or contacting companies directly. Additionally, the article advises against clicking on suspicious links and emphasizes using strong, unique passwords for online accounts to protect personal data....

5 new frightening cyber scams to look out for in 2025

Date: July 23, 2025

The TechRadar article highlights five emerging cyber scams to be wary of in 2025. First, "Deepfake Deception" involves using AI-generated videos to impersonate individuals, leading to fraudulent transactions and misinformation. Secondly, "AI-Powered Phishing" sees cybercriminals employing sophisticated AI tools to craft highly convincing phishing emails, making it harder for recipients to spot scams. Another threat is "IoT Device Hijacking," where hackers target smart home devices to gain unauthorized access to personal data. The article also warns of "Ransomware Evolution," with attackers using more advanced encryption techniques. Lastly, "Cryptocurrency Cons" exploit the growing popularity of digital currencies, tricking users into fake investments....

‘Someone’s Impersonating You’: The Bank Scam That Fooled an NFL Sta

Date: July 23, 2025

Bitdefender outlines a sophisticated vishing impersonation scam where fraudsters pose as a bank’s fraud department, spoof phone numbers, and use personal data to appear legitimate. The scam targets trust and urgency, urging victims to move funds into “safe” accounts controlled by scammers. NFL linebacker Dallas Turner was conned into transferring $240,000 into accounts at real bank branches, believing he was securing his money—only recovering about $2,500 later. The article stresses this scam’s emotional manipulation and recommends hanging up and calling official institutional numbers for validation....

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