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Scam News and Tracker

Scam News and Tracker

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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
  • Cybersleuth Scotty Exposes Massive Tech Support Scams and Smishing Attacks

    Cybersleuth Scotty Exposes Massive Tech Support Scams and Smishing Attacks
    Jul 3 2025
    My name’s Scotty—friendly neighborhood cyber sleuth—and I’ve got your back in the war against scams, creeps, and keyboard villains. Trust me, it’s been a wild week in the scamverse.

    Let’s talk about the big headline: a man named Vikram Desai was arrested in San Jose on Monday after running a massive tech support fraud ring that stole more than $14 million from victims across the U.S. His crew impersonated Microsoft and Norton support, convincing people their devices were "infected" and then charging them thousands to "fix" fake problems. Classic rat-in-a-suitcase scam.

    Now here's the twist—he was caught thanks to a sting involving gift cards and remote desktop recordings. The FBI, working with Apple and Visa fraud units, noticed a pattern: multiple elderly victims buying massive amounts of app store credits after receiving pop-ups on their screens. One woman even screen-shared her desktop with what she thought was a technician—turns out it was a cyber-sockpuppet rerouting her bank funds in real time. Wilde.

    Meanwhile, over in London, authorities nabbed Luka Baric, the 24-year-old behind the Telegram-based scam market called "SpoofCity." This guy sold fake identity kits, phishing templates, and even paywalled call spoofing tools that made your number appear like your bank’s. Wanna hear the kicker? He got caught not via hacking but because he tried to buy a Rolex... with crypto... off a stolen ID while livestreaming himself unboxing the watch. Smooth criminal? Nope, just dumb.

    Now for something fresh—if you’ve received texts saying your FedEx package is stalled or your Netflix account is suspended, don’t click that link. This is part of the fast-growing "smishing" wave. In fact, the FCC issued an alert just yesterday warning that shipping and streaming scams have spiked over 300% in just a month, largely due to AI-generated texts that look eerily authentic.

    So, what can you do? First—never, ever trust urgency. Scammers thrive on making you panic. Second—if someone asks for payment via gift cards, crypto, or money transfer apps like Zelle “to avoid suspension,” that’s your red flag buffet. And don’t get comfy just because it’s a big brand name—scammers are impersonating Netflix, the IRS, Chase Bank, you name it.

    Finally, always verify with a second source. If you get a weird email from Amazon or a text from your "bank," go directly to the official app or website. Never trust a link sent out of the blue.

    Alright, cybernauts—that’s your scam scan for the week. Update your passwords, patch your devices, and keep your wits sharper than a phishing hook. I’m Scotty, reminding you: out there, it’s not paranoia if they’re really trying to get your login. Stay safe and stay encrypted.
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  • Beware Crypto Scams, Bank Phishing, and AI Voice Tricks: Your Ultimate Cybersecurity Roundup

    Beware Crypto Scams, Bank Phishing, and AI Voice Tricks: Your Ultimate Cybersecurity Roundup
    Jun 28 2025
    Hey hey! It’s your cyber-savvy cousin Scotty here, sliding into your brainwaves with a hot-off-the-wire update on the latest internet scams. And trust me, it’s been a spicy week in Scamland.

    Let’s start with the big one — just days ago, the FBI finally nabbed Frederick "Freddie" Mansfield, aka the Crypto Phantom, right outside Phoenix, Arizona. This dude was running a crypto investment scam so slick, he had retirees, influencers, and even a retired MLB pitcher dumping Bitcoin into his fake "BlipFund." He promised 40% monthly returns using a secret trading algorithm — classic red flag, right? Turns out, his secret algorithm was really just spending your money on Lambos, rent in Sedona, and some very questionable NFTs of koalas doing yoga. Over $89 million vanished before the authorities caught up with him. Don’t trust anyone guaranteeing huge returns in crypto, folks. If it sounds like a gold mine with zero risk, it’s probably a digital graveyard.

    Next stop, Chase Bank users — if you’ve gotten a “fraud alert” text in the past 72 hours, listen up. There’s a phishing wave going around right now, pretending to be Chase’s security team. The message says your account is locked and includes a link that looks real — until you click it and it asks for your login, SSN, and ATM PIN. I talked to my source at the Cybercrime Division in New York, and they said it’s part of a ring operating out of Lagos and Bucharest. So remember: banks will never ask for that kind of info over a link. If you get a weird message, go to the app or call the bank. Don’t play Tap the Link with your life savings.

    Now here’s a weird one — AI voice scams are hitting the suburbs. Just this Tuesday, a woman outside Sacramento got a call from someone using her daughter’s voice, saying she'd been kidnapped. Spoiler: she was at summer camp, roasting marshmallows. Scammers used social media clips to deepfake her daughter’s voice. Fast thinking mom contacted police, and the FBI is now tracing the spoofing servers. Rule of thumb: always confirm with a second call, use safe words with family, and don’t panic buy their lies.

    Also, if you're on Facebook Marketplace — extra caution. There’s a surge in Zelle scams where fake buyers trick sellers into “Zelle business account upgrades.” Pay attention: no such upgrade exists. If someone says you need to refund them for an “auto-converted business fee,” back away slowly and report it.

    Scotty’s final tip? Turn on two-factor authentication, use password managers, and for the love of bandwidth — stop reusing your dog’s name with an exclamation mark for every login. C’mon, we’re better than “Buster!123”.

    That’s your Scam Sync-up for June 28, 2025. Stay smart, stay skeptical, and as always — if your phone rings and it smells like panic, it’s probably not opportunity. It’s a scammer.

    Catch ya in the next breach!
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