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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

200,000 Potential Victims Identified As Malware Disguised As Legitimate Apps Crack Bank Accounts, Warns CIFAS

A prominent fraud prevention service says international crime groups are spreading malware designed to steal victims' banking information. The London-based…

August 3, 2025

Wells Fargo Refuses to Reimburse Customer After $13,000 Lost to Bank Fraud – How the Customer Finally Forced Refund

Wells Fargo reportedly refused to reimburse a customer who lost thousands of dollars to scammers posing as the banking giant's…

August 3, 2025

Couple Pulls Off ‘Prolific’ $4,000,000 Fraud With Scams Against The Elderly, Real Estate Schemes, Fraudulent PPP Loans and More: Report

A couple once respected as local celebrities in their community is now charged with running an extensive web of scams…

August 2, 2025

Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License Numbers and Addresses of 68,587 Americans Potentially Exposed As Massive Data Breach Hits Financial Firm

Sensitive data belonging to thousands of Americans is at risk after a cyberattack on a financial services company. In a…

August 2, 2025

Hackers Attack Android Users’ Bank Accounts As Rapidly Improving Malware Steals PIN Codes and Login Credentials, Unlocks Patterns and Records Screens: Cybersecurity Researchers

A rapidly evolving bank malware now has far greater capabilities to infect Android devices and steal personal information, according to…

August 2, 2025

Mastermind Behind $13,000,000 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Faces 15 Years in Prison After Defrauding Investors – DOJ

An Arizona man who masterminded a $13 million crypto Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty this week to money laundering and conspiracy…

July 30, 2025

Six Men Allegedly Defraud Banks for Millions of Dollars by Stealing Names, Dates of Birth and Social Security Numbers of Customers: DOJ

Six men are facing charges for using stolen personal information to steal millions of dollars from banks, says the U.S.…

July 29, 2025

Scammers Drain $27,000 From Bank of America Customer After Duping Victim With Apple Wallet Trick: Report

A scammer reportedly drained $27,000 in life savings from a man in Arizona by pretending to be his bank representative.…

July 29, 2025

25 Years of Life Savings ‘Gone’ After Mechanic Enters Bank To Buy House – Money Ends Up in Scammers’ Accounts

An Australian couple lost about $293,000 to scammers after entering a Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) branch to transfer money…

July 29, 2025

US Government Loses $17,000,000 in Just Three Days to ‘Viral’ ATM Glitch Tied to Jobs Youth Program: Report

An ATM scam tied to a New York City youth employment program reportedly spread on TikTok and caused millions of…

July 29, 2025