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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

Fraudster Steals $15,900,000 From US Taxpayers, Splurges Funds on Ferraris, Mansions and Jewelry

A man from California pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $16 million from US taxpayers during a multiyear COVID-19 fraud scheme.…

August 24, 2025

Texas Woman Successfully Spoofs JPMorgan Chase, Drains $49,000 From Elderly Couple’s Bank Account: Report

A Texas woman is accused of spoofing JPMorgan Chase and ripping thousands of dollars from an elderly couple’s bank account.…

August 24, 2025

1,100,000 Americans Hit by Massive Data Breach As Email Addresses, Names, Dates of Birth and More Exposed

Hackers have compromised the systems of a US-based life insurer, triggering warnings to more than one million Americans. A filing…

August 24, 2025

Wells Fargo Refuses To Reimburse College Student After $4,400 Drained From His Bank Account – And Now He Has To Work Two Jobs To Cover the Loss: Report

Wells Fargo is telling a 21-year-old who lost everything to a scam that he's on his own, despite speaking with…

August 23, 2025

$10,000 To Be Handed To Individuals After Insurance Company Reaches Settlement Over Major Data Breach

An insurance consulting and brokerage firm has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a lawsuit alleging it failed…

August 22, 2025

Victim Loses $91,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC) After Falling for Social Engineering Scam: On-Chain Investigator

Someone lost $91 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) earlier this month after falling victim to a social engineering scam, according…

August 22, 2025

$14,600,000 in Exploits-Related Losses Hit Real-World Assets Protocols in Just Six Months

New data from the cybersecurity firm Certik reveals that real-world asset (RWA) protocols were hit with tens of millions of…

August 21, 2025

FTC Warns New Money ‘Hack’ Social Media Trend Actually Bank Fraud That Could Lead to Serious Legal Trouble

US regulators are warning the public of viral advice on social media that could get them in legal trouble. In…

August 21, 2025

‘Million-Dollar Catch’ – Florida Man Arrested After Presenting Fraudulent $1,000,000 Check From JPMorgan Chase Using Stolen Identity

Florida law enforcement arrested a Miami man earlier this month who allegedly attempted to deposit a $1 million fraudulent check…

August 21, 2025

Former California Mayor Charged With Fraud After Allegedly Obtaining Paycheck Protection Program Loans Deceitfully: Report

A former California mayor is facing federal charges for allegedly making false representations to secure funds from a business loan…

August 21, 2025