Intellectual Property Scam

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Intellectual property scamIf you own a business, hold a trademark, or have filed any form of intellectual property application anywhere in the world, you are a target, and this is no longer limited to one country, one regulator, or one system but instead reflects a coordinated global scam ecosystem operating across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond.

The Anatomy of a Text Message URL Scam - The Captcha Component

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Text scam

I just received another unsolicited text message claiming I need to verify my eligibility for a bread class action settlement. It referenced a deadline and included a link appearing official at first glance. The wording was structured in a way resembling legitimate notices tied to legal claims.

Street Level Match Making Scam

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Streetevel matchmaker griftI recently came across a growing number of similar posts from concerned individuals across multiple social media groups around the world. Reports describe a recurring street level approach in public spaces such as parking lots, shopping centres, and busy pedestrian areas across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Recruitment Scams are Escalating

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Recruitment scamsRecent investigations by global fraud agencies and security firms show a sustained surge in recruitment scams. These are no longer basic phishing emails. They are structured, multi step operations designed to closely replicate legitimate hiring pipelines used by major technology firms.

The Evolution of Killing Pig Plate Into Killing the Foreign Plate

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Chines killing foreign plate scamThe United States China Economic and Security Review Commission has detailed the rapid expansion of industrial scale scam centres operated by Chinese criminal networks, many based in Southeast Asia and generating massive global losses. Americans alone lost at least 10 billion dollars in 2024, with projections expected to rise even further in 2025.

Mule Herders are Targeting Teens to Take the Fall for Transnational Fraud

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Mule herdersMost people recognize the classic money mule scam involving a work from home job posting on a career site or a random email offering an administrative role to an adult. However, criminal organizations have shifted their focus to a more vulnerable target by aggressively pursuing teenage ambition.