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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

17,600,000 Customers Impacted by Massive Data Breach at US Fintech Firm – Names, Social Security Numbers, Credit Records and More Potentially Exposed

Tens of millions of people are being warned about a major data breach at the US fintech firm Prosper. According…

October 25, 2025

Bank Insider Allegedly Steals $126,000 From 78-Year-Old With Dementia, Spends Loot on Car and Shopping Spree: Report

A former bank employee is now accused of abusing his position to drain tens of thousands of dollars from the…

October 25, 2025

Healthcare Firm Paying Up To $5,000 Per Person After Hackers Access Patients’ Health Records, Bank Account Numbers and More

A healthcare firm has agreed to set up a multi-million-dollar fund to settle a class action lawsuit over a data…

October 24, 2025

1,600,000 Americans Set To Receive Up To $2,500 in Data Breach Lawsuit Involving Six Insurance Companies

A $6 million class action settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against an insurance claim service provider and multiple…

October 22, 2025

US Crypto Investor Loses $3,000,000 in XRP in Devastating Hack

An American crypto investor says he just lost his retirement savings after hackers stole $3 million in XRP. Brandon LaRoque,…

October 21, 2025

Wireless Giant Prepares To Send $177,000,000 To Customers in Data Breach Settlement, Adding Additional Month To File for Compensation

A telecom giant just extended the deadline to file claims for an incoming $177 million settlement payout. AT&T has agreed…

October 20, 2025

Major US Bank Accused of Abruptly Freezing $42,000 in Illinois Man’s Bank Account Without Explanation: Report

An Illinois man says a major US bank abruptly froze his account, leaving him to rely on debt to make…

October 20, 2025

PNC Bank Teller Allegedly Steals $80,000 From Customer Accounts – Now Tax Evasion and Embezzlement Charges Looming

A former employee at PNC Bank is facing decades behind bars for allegedly embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from…

October 19, 2025

JPMorgan Chase Refuses To Reimburse Woman After $1,900 Drained From Bank Account – Despite Being Notified of Fraudulent Activity in Real Time: Report

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly refusing to reimburse funds that were drained from a customer’s bank account, despite being informed while…

October 18, 2025

Hackers Exploiting WhatsApp To Steal Bank Customers’ Credentials, Warns Cybersecurity Researchers

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a dangerous new malware strain that targets banking customers by exploiting WhatsApp and SMS. Dubbed…

October 18, 2025