A new type of digital payment fraud involves scammers sending QR codes to unsuspecting users under false pretenses. Victims are told that scanning the code will help them receive money, but instead, it authorizes a payment from their account. In a reported incident, a seller trying to receive payment for a product was sent a […]
Online shoppers are increasingly being targeted by fake sellers offering products at unusually low prices. These scams often appear on social media platforms or lesser-known e-commerce websites. Once payment is made, the seller either disappears or delivers counterfeit or defective goods. A recent victim reported purchasing a branded smartphone at half its market price. After […]
A growing number of young job seekers have reported falling victim to fraudulent job offers promising high salaries and remote work opportunities. Scammers typically reach out via email or messaging apps, posing as recruiters from reputed companies. Victims are often asked to pay a “registration fee” or “training deposit” to secure their position. In one […]