Hacking Humans
Scammers beware, the world is watching!
Sep 19, 2024
Clayton, a listener with insights on credit card fraud, shares valuable knowledge about the risks associated with automatic update services. The conversation takes a darker turn as the hosts delve into sextortion scams targeting unsuspecting spouses. They also discuss a significant policing success in Lebanon County, where an alleged grandparent scammer was caught in a sting operation. Finally, they highlight a new Australian plan that fines banks and social media platforms for their failure to protect consumers from scams, bringing light to the ongoing battle against fraud.
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- Sextortion scams are adopting personal attacks by using names of spouses to increase credibility and manipulate victims effectively.
- Australia's new Labor plan aims to fine banks and social media platforms for failing to protect consumers from escalating scams, signaling stronger accountability.
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Evolving Sextortion Scams
Recent developments in sextortion scams involve exploiting personal relationships to lure victims. Scammers now use the names of a victim's spouse or partner, claiming to have evidence of infidelity and demanding money to prevent the information from being shared publicly. This tactic may utilize breached wedding site data to personalize the message, increasing its credibility. The cases also reveal the scams' adaptability, with some scams even humorously involving pets' names, showcasing the absurd lengths these criminals go to in their fraudulent schemes.
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