

Baked goods and bad actors.
Sep 12, 2024
Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's T-Minus, delves into the chilling "Hello pervert" sextortion scam that employs threats and personal imagery to manipulate victims. The discussion highlights how bakery owner Loria Stern fell prey to a counterfeit check scam, illustrating the vulnerabilities small businesses face. They also expose scammers exploiting grieving families with fake funeral live streams on Facebook. Listeners learn about the recently reported YubiKey vulnerabilities and the importance of vigilance against evolving scams.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Scam Risks and Check Frauds
02:21 • 16min
Despicable Scams: The Fake Funeral Live Stream Scheme
18:42 • 5min
Exploiting Grief: Scams Targeting Funerals
23:49 • 2min
Navigating Social Media Sensitivity and Cybersecurity
26:17 • 3min
The Rise of Google Maps Scams
28:47 • 10min
Scammers, Fear, and Listener Engagement
39:13 • 2min