Fake traffic fine notices are on the rise. Once seen mostly in the United States, similar scams are now appearing in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. These schemes rely on urgency and fear, convincing drivers to pay quickly before checking if the fine is real.

I recently stumbled across a post in a group I follow regarding a scam targeting job seekers. Someone had shared their experience receiving a job offer from a supposed recruiter at a multinational company.

When major corporations are held accountable in court, consumers often find relief in the form of class action settlements. These payouts may provide reimbursement for data breaches, unfair charges, or defective products. But increasingly, scammers are turning these moments of consumer protection into new opportunities for fraud.

On a quiet evening in Ontario, John M., a 30-year-old construction worker, accepted what appeared to be a harmless Facebook friend request. Within minutes, he received a message from the new contact claiming he had just received $50,000 from Facebook as part of a compensation program.

For many aspiring models, influencers, and creatives, social media represents hope for a path to opportunity, fame, and career success. Dreams of walking the runway, starring in campaigns, or building a professional portfolio can feel within reach. Scammers know this.

Fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes are no longer limited to obscure websites or isolated email campaigns.

People around the globe are receiving calls from scammers claiming to work for major mobile carriers. The fraudsters often advertise “exclusive promotions” on the latest iPhones or premium models.

Here is how it typically works:

🐖 The “Pig Butchering Scam” has become one of the fastest-growing and most destructive fraud schemes worldwide. Its chilling name comes from the way criminals “fatten up” their victims with affection, trust, and false promises before financially “slaughtering” them.

💉 The “tattoo volunteer” deposit scam is not new. Scammers have been recycling identical posts across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, pretending to be tattoo artists offering free or discounted tattoos and cover-ups.