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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

Bank Employees And Co-Conspirators Allegedly Orchestrate $8,800,000 Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Americans in Multi-State Operation

A multi-state, multi-million dollar investigation dubbed Operation Teller-to-Telegram just concluded with the arrest of several individuals who allegedly engaged in…

July 28, 2025

41,270 Americans Now at Risk of Financial Fraud – Firm Says Names, Social Security Numbers, Account Records and More May Have Been Exposed

Tens of thousands of Americans are at risk of financial fraud after hackers managed to siphon customer data stored on…

July 28, 2025

Fraudster Drains $3,700,000 From Investors After Posing As U.S. Department of Homeland Security Agent and Attorney

A Utah man will spend nine years behind bars and pay millions of dollars in restitution after defrauding investors to…

July 27, 2025

Three US Banks Sued Over Alleged Links to Massive Ponzi Scheme, Accused of Backing Criminal Mastermind Despite Red Flags: Report

Three US banks are facing a class action lawsuit over their alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme. Community Financial Services…

July 27, 2025