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Scam News and Tracker

Scam News and Tracker

By: Inception Point Ai
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 Scam News and Tracker: Your Ultimate Source for Scam Alerts and InvestigationsWelcome to "Scam News and Tracker," the essential podcast for staying informed about the latest scams, frauds, and financial tricks that threaten your security. Whether you're looking to protect yourself, your family, or your business, this podcast provides you with timely updates, expert insights, and in-depth investigations into the world of scams and fraud.What You'll Discover:
  • Breaking Scam Alerts: Stay ahead with real-time reports on new and emerging scams, helping you to avoid falling victim.
  • Expert Analysis: Hear from cybersecurity experts, financial advisors, and legal professionals who break down how scams operate and how you can protect yourself.
  • In-Depth Investigations: Dive deep into detailed examinations of high-profile scams, including how they were orchestrated and how they were exposed.
  • Financial and Cybersecurity Tips: Learn practical advice for safeguarding your personal information, finances, and digital assets from fraudsters.
  • Victim Stories: Listen to real-life accounts from scam survivors, sharing their experiences and lessons learned.
Join us weekly on "Scam News and Tracker" to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to detect, avoid, and fight back against scams. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.Keywords: Scam News, Scam Tracker, Fraud Alerts, Cybersecurity, Financial Scams, Scam Investigations, Online Scams, Fraud Prevention, Scam Protection, Financial Security

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Episodes
  • Outsmart Cyber Crooks: Your Ultimate Guide to Avoiding AI-Powered Romance Scams and Digital Fraud

    Outsmart Cyber Crooks: Your Ultimate Guide to Avoiding AI-Powered Romance Scams and Digital Fraud
    Feb 15 2026
    Hey listeners, Scotty here, your go-to scam buster with a techie twist on the wild world of cyber crooks. Picture this: it's Valentine's aftermath, and scammers are still peddling heartbreak via AI deepfakes that'd fool your grandma's bingo crew. According to Politico, global syndicates in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar are cranking out voice-cloned sweet-talkers and fake profile pics so slick, they've ditched the old spelling flubs FBI's Michael Rod used to spot. These creeps hit dating apps, then drag you to WhatsApp for the hard sell—trust me, urgency around romance holidays amps the con tenfold, says Cliff Steinhauer from the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

    Fast-forward to real busts shaking the news. Toronto Police just nabbed a 36-year-old guy and 42-year-old woman from Mississauga for a $250K romance scam, per CBC Toronto News. Posing as a hotshot GTA businessman on dating sites, they suckered Canadians and Yanks into "business loans" before ghosting with the cash. UL Lawyers warns: verify identities fast, document everything, and report to cops pronto—more victims likely out there.

    Not done yet—Kerala's cyber wolves are howling with "digital arrest" terror. Onmanorama reports an 84-year-old Thrissur industrialist got squeezed for 5.4 crore rupees from September '25 to January '26, with threats of Enforcement Directorate busts from Mumbai. Meanwhile, a Kannur elderly couple lost 1.58 crore after scammers tied their Aadhaar to fake terror links via arrested Pahalgam attacker Adil Gory. Bank managers saved them from round two—Kerala cops froze 60,000 accounts, but 1.5 lakh mules still roam.

    Canada's not sleeping: Moose Jaw police flagged fake Provincial Violation Ticket emails on Feb 13, impersonating Saskatchewan gov. Ontario Provincial Police echoes police poser scams, while Dubai Courts jailed three Asian dudes in Marina for six months, hijacking mobile signals with jammers to blast phishing SMS from bogus banks—devices seized, deportations pending.

    And phishing? The 2026 High-Tech Crime Trends Report says it's sparking 42% of breaches, grammar-perfect thanks to AI. Newtectimes nails SMS banking tricks too.

    Listeners, dodge these: never click unsolicited links, enable 2FA everywhere, verify via official channels only, and if "cops" call for "arrest," hang up and dial real authorities. Move chats off apps? Red flag. AI voices? Demand video calls with live proofs.

    Stay sharp out there—scammers evolve, but so do we.

    Thanks for tuning in, smash that subscribe button for more scam-smashing tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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    3 mins
  • Scorching Scam Alert: Cyber Cupids Pillage Valentine's Inboxes in 2026

    Scorching Scam Alert: Cyber Cupids Pillage Valentine's Inboxes in 2026
    Feb 13 2026
    Hey listeners, Scotty here, your go-to scam buster with a techie twist on the cyber chaos hitting the wires this week. Picture this: it's Valentine's season 2026, and scammers are flooding inboxes like digital Cupids gone rogue. Bitdefender's Antispam Lab just dropped telemetry showing nearly four in ten Valentine's emails are straight-up scams—think dating lures with AI-generated hotties, fake Dior gift baskets from Sephora wannabes, and urgent "claim your Omaha Steaks romance pack" traps from Walmart imposters. The US takes the hit hardest at 55% of targets, with scammers blasting from US servers too, plus Brazil and Hong Kong hotspots. They're using countdown timers to rush you into fake surveys that snag your data or demand "shipping fees"—classic advance-fee hack.

    But hold onto your heart emojis, because real-world busts are dropping too. Down in Miami, US Postal worker Sylvester Byrd got nabbed stuffing over $1 million in US Treasury checks—450 of 'em—right into his shirt at the Northwest 72nd Avenue post office. WPLG Local 10 reports postal agents caught him red-handed; he's facing grand theft and 451 counts of fraud possession, with federal charges looming on a $50,000 bond. Not far off, Javon Jolly, another mail carrier, got pinched last week for swiping rent checks from Villa Fontana Apartments drop boxes and cashing them. US Postal Inspection Service notes an 87% spike in mail theft since 2019—low risk, high reward for these insiders.

    Across the pond in Quinte West, Ontario, OPP is probing a $60,000 screen-sharing scam where fraudsters posed as tech support, tricking victims into handing over remote access codes. They steal passwords, drain banks, or ransomware your rig. Kemper County Sheriff in Mississippi warns of calls hitting folks with pending charges, demanding bond cash or "court fees" via untraceable crypto. And Scamicide flags AI-powered fake retail sites mimicking big brands, luring shoppers to surrender card details with too-good-to-be-true V-Day deals.

    Listeners, arm up: Never share screens or seed phrases—ever. Verify URLs manually, skip links in shady emails, use HTTPS sites with padlocks, and stick to buyer-protected payments like credit cards, not gift cards or crypto. Spot AI fakes by wonky profiles, block suspicious chats fast, and run solid antivirus like Bitdefender or Kaspersky. Techcabal and Paytm nail it—question urgency, research sellers, and report to platforms.

    Stay sharp out there; these creeps evolve daily, but you're the firewall they can't crack. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more scam-smashing tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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    3 mins
  • The Ultimate Cyber Crook Slayer: Scotty's Scam-Busting Insights

    The Ultimate Cyber Crook Slayer: Scotty's Scam-Busting Insights
    Feb 11 2026
    Hey listeners, Scotty here, your go-to scam slayer with a techie twist on the wild world of cyber crooks. Buckle up, because the past few days have been a scam apocalypse, and I'm spilling the beans on the hottest busts and dodges so you don't get rekt.

    First off, over in Niagara, Canada, the Niagara Regional Police just dropped a bombshell on February 10th about crooks impersonating the Crown Attorney's Office. These slick phonies spoof caller ID to look legit, dropping names like Officer Shawn Diaz from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, claiming you're hit with identity theft. They push you to "government-approved ATMs"—ha, that's code for unregulated Bitcoin machines—or cash drop boxes. Once your dough's in, poof, gone forever. Real tip: Crown offices and Anti-Fraud never demand payments like that. Hang up, verify independently via official numbers, and report to Niagara cops at 905-688-4111.

    Zooming to Singapore, police nabbed a 24-year-old scammer on February 9th for hawking fake Pokemon card pre-orders on Telegram. This dude raked in $69,000 from 21 suckers via bank transfers and PayNow before ghosting with delay excuses. Woodlands Police Division charged him with cheating—up to 10 years jail plus caning under new rules. Listeners, if TCG deals scream "too good to be true," they are. Stick to authorized sellers, skip advance payments, and hit ScamShield at 1799 if shady.

    Down in Cambodia, authorities raided a massive scam compound in Kampot province on February 10th, flaunting seized SIMs, fake IDs, and rigs targeting global victims. Police chief Mao Chanmothurith admitted thousands fled due to manpower woes, but they've sealed 190 centers and bagged dozens. These ops fuel transnational fraud—human trafficking baked in.

    Romance rip-offs are spiking pre-Valentine's too. In New Zealand, Auckland cops arrested a 44-year-old Ellerslie woman on February 11th for an 18-year scam starting in 2006, fleecing a Dunedin guy of $525,537. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ali Ramsay called it elaborate; she's up in Auckland District Court February 17th. NordVPN warns catfish are swarming OnlyFans and dating apps.

    And don't sleep on AI scams exploding—Vectra AI says they surged 1,210% last year, with Netcraft spotting 100,000 fake sites cloning brands like Davines hair products. AI agents spit out pro-looking phishing, deepfakes, and clones that dodge old filters. Marketplace reports scammers now pump dozens daily, chasing small brands.

    To armor up: Layer verification—dual approvals, out-of-band checks, pre-shared codes. Deploy MFA everywhere, behavioral analytics via NDR or ITDR, and swap to Proton Mail or VPNs for Safer Internet Day vibes. Spot urgency, weird channels, or epic deals? Pause, verify via trusted contacts, freeze accounts, report to FTC or IC3. Ditch Gmail for encrypted mail, Chrome for privacy browsers.

    Stay frosty, listeners—scammers evolve, but so do we. Thanks for tuning in; subscribe for more scam-smashing intel. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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    4 mins
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