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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America Refuse To Define ‘Unauthorized Transaction’ As Customers Lose $320,000,000 To Scams on Zelle: Report

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo are among six US banks that have not defined what an unauthorized…

October 26, 2024

2,500,000,000 Gmail Users Targeted in Viral AI Hack That Tricks Users Into Accepting ‘Security Alert’: Report

A sophisticated new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scam is targeting billions of users on the world's largest email service. Microsoft security…

October 26, 2024

JPMorgan Chase, Citi Lose $939,399 As Insiders Steal Cash, Sell Customers’ Sensitive Data: US Bank Regulator

A US regulator is accusing three bank employees of triggering nearly $1 million in losses at JPMorgan Chase and Citi.…

October 25, 2024

Hacker Plunders $20,000,000 Worth of Crypto From Wallet Affiliated With the US Government: Arkham

A hacker plundered $20 million worth of crypto from a wallet affiliated with the US government, according to the digital…

October 25, 2024

Social Media Influencer Charged With Running $22,000,000 Crypto Fraud: Report

A popular social media influencer known for showcasing her luxurious lifestyle on Instagram and other platforms is facing criminal charges…

October 24, 2024

$109,000 Drained From 81 Year-Old’s Bank Account in Devastating Social Security Scam: Report

An 81 year-old woman says she's lost her entire life savings to a Social Security scam. Washington, D.C.-based Gladys Baxley…

October 23, 2024

Police Analyze Monero (XMR) Transactions To Arrest 18 People Suspected of Fraud in Japan: Report

Japanese authorities, including the National Police Agency and a joint task force from nine prefectural police departments, arrested 18 individuals…

October 21, 2024

Wells Fargo Customers’ Data Exposed, Used for Fraud in ‘Preventable Hack’, Alleges New Class Action Lawsuit

Wells Fargo is facing a new class action lawsuit over the bank's alleged failure to properly secure customers’ personally identifiable…

October 19, 2024

$400,000 Extracted From ATMs Across New York As Criminals Hit Banks in Sophisticated Scheme: Report

The US Department of Justice says it's apprehended six men accused of stealing over $400,000 from ATMs in New York.…

October 19, 2024

US Judge Slaps Crypto Fraudster With Five-Year Prison Sentence Over $20,000,000 in Coinbase Spoofing Scheme

A US judge sentenced a crypto fraudster to five years in prison over charges stemming from a $20 million scheme…

October 19, 2024