fraudulent activity
Coverage of fraudulent activity in the Nexus archive.
- One NYC neighborhood has dozens of adult daycares. Now the feds have questions.
Federal investigations are examining potential fraudulent activity at adult daycare facilities in a New York City neighborhood. The probe involves multiple facilities across New York, according to CBS News.
- [US]Just received this email. What’s the play here? Just to try to get a working number they can sell? New one for me.
A voicemail was received warning of a $919.45 preauthorized purchase for a PlayStation 5 and 3D headset on a Walmart account linked to the recipient's name and phone number. The message urged pressing 1 or calling back to cancel the order, raising concerns about potential fraud or scam tactics.
- Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts
Cybersecurity researchers have identified scams targeting Middle East and North Africa (MENA) users through fake Facebook accounts impersonating politicians, public figures, and trusted organizations. These accounts promoted fraudulent offers, including free mobile internet packages, financial compensation, and government subsidy programs.
- Google employee charged with using inside information to make $1M on Polymarket
A Google employee was charged with using insider information to fraudulently make over $1 million on Polymarket by betting on user search trends. Authorities allege the staffer exploited confidential data to predict and profit from market movements.