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Decrypt· 2025-09-26 18:37
Fraudulent Activity - A Tennessee couple faces a $6.8 million penalty for a crypto fraud scheme dubbed 'Blessings of God Thru Crypto' [1]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-09-25 16:05
Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud case https://t.co/PYBwDhUhPl ...
Fake apartment ad scams growing on social media
NBC News· 2025-09-25 02:24
big bedroom with a balcony, which you're going to see in a second, which is really cool. >> The ads look real and appealing, but experts say beware of apartment hunting on social media apps like Instagram and Tik Tok. Many of these videos we found are posted by scammers impersonating real agents and manipulating real listings.New York real estate agent Mike Busy runs Real NYC apartments. So, that's your video. >> That's my video.12 million views on that. He showed us how fraudsters repost his videos on bogu ...
FBI says fake apartment ads on social media a growing scam
NBC News· 2025-09-25 00:30
Real Estate Scam Overview - Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are increasingly used for apartment hunting, but many listings are scams posted by individuals impersonating real estate agents [1] - Scammers repost legitimate videos with significantly lower rents to lure potential renters into quickly paying application fees [2] - The FBI has identified this as a growing scam [2] Scam Tactics and Impact - Scammers use photos and credentials of licensed real estate agents to create fake listings [4] - Victims are often asked to pay application fees, sometimes hundreds of dollars, for apartments they never see [3] - One victim lost $350 in an application fee for a Manhattan apartment listed at $1,100 per month [3] Social Media Response - TikTok reports proactively removing 97% of content violating impersonation guidelines in Q1 [5] - Meta uses automated and manual systems to block abusive accounts, but scammers constantly adapt their tactics [5] - Real estate agents find reporting and removing fake accounts a constant "whack-a-mole" situation [6] Prevention Tips - Research market rates to understand typical rents in the desired area [7] - Never send money for a rental unit that hasn't been seen in person [7] - Application fees are typically $25-$50, not hundreds of dollars [7] - Independently verify the contact information of the person listing the property, rather than clicking links in the ad [7]
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-23 12:17
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)This week’s #BloombergTech #ChartoftheWeek reveals how AI is supercharging technology-enabled fraud costing organizations trillions.For more insights straight from @TheTerminal, join us in London this October.📈 https://t.co/Q9ZpbUIBzE https://t.co/1NSY84zjkH ...
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Decrypt· 2025-09-21 13:01
$7 Billion Bitcoin Fraud Trial to Begin in London—What You Need to Know► https://t.co/oPMfv3N0ga https://t.co/oPMfv3N0ga ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-09-19 05:28
India regulator rejects US firm's fraud claims against Adani Group https://t.co/MoGii7FjAc ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-19 00:40
The SEC is dropping its fraud case against Carlos Watson Jr., the co-founder of now-defunct Ozy Media, who was spared from an almost 10-year prison term by President Trump after he was convicted of lying to investors https://t.co/iD5t0RX9J7 ...