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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
FBI has this ‘scam' warning for all iPhone and Android users: Details and how to tackle fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) has issued an alert, advising all smartphone users in the US to be wary of scams designed to coerce them into sending money. These attacks, which often involve impersonating government agents, are a growing concern for law enforcement, it said. "Scammers are spoofing FBI phone numbers nationwide, impersonating government agents. Victims are tricked into thinking an arrest is imminent unless they send money," the bureau stated (via Forbes). "The FBI will never call you demanding money to get out of criminal charges. It's a scam. Hang up and visit the FBI's to file a report," it added Notably, New York State Police recently issued similar warnings, noting "an ongoing phone spoofing scam" that impersonates law enforcement or government agencies. These scammers demand personal information like Social Security numbers and threaten punitive action for non-compliance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walgreens Hides This Cheap 87¢ Generic Viagra from Seniors – Here's Why fridayplans Learn More Undo How calling scams work As per the law enforcement agencies, these scams are designed to create fear and confusion by making calls appear to originate from trusted sources. This often leads victims to comply with demands or share sensitive information that can be used for further financial fraud. They also claim that scammers have started posing as bank investigators, fire department charity collectors and even claiming to be from jury duty, demanding payment to avoid penalties for alleged failure to appear. The FBI reiterates that these impersonation scams rely on intimidation tactics. Scammers typically use an urgent, aggressive tone, refuse to speak with anyone but the targeted victim, and urge victims to keep the demands secret from family, friends, or financial institutions. Demands for payment can vary, including prepaid cards, wire transfers, cash sent by mail or inserted into cryptocurrency ATMs, or even cash delivered to a courier at the victim's home. FBI on how to safeguard against scammers The FBI stresses that since these scams prey on natural fears, users should hang up immediately and that all law enforcement agencies will never make such threats by phone or text. Scam Series: The "Meme Malware" WhatsApp Scam AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Why residents of Google's home city are 'upset' with its driverless cars
Residents of Santa Monica , California are reportedly upset and protesting the frequent noise-pollution from Google-backed Waymo driverless cars . While the driverless electric cars with rotating sensors first seemed like a novelty, some residents are now complaining that the charging stations make constant noise. 'To hear it from residents, the beeping never seems to stop, largely due to a state regulation requiring electric vehicles to audibly reverse like delivery trucks,' the LA Times reported. 'They beep as they back out of charging spots, and beep as they reverse to navigate around each other. They beep in the morning as they head out to pick up early passengers, and beep late at night as they return to charge up,' it added. California residents 'fed up' with Waymo As per the report, residents are fed up to the extent that they are protesting against driver-less cars. 'City officials, a judge and even police have been forced to intercede after residents who say the self-driving cars are a nuisance have banded together against the local 56-vehicle fleet. They've reached out to the city. They've called Waymo. Now, some are trying unconventional tactics,' the report stated. It further added, 'Using cones, cars and sometimes themselves, residents have taken to blocking the Waymos from entering their company-funded parking lot, so much so that the company has called the cops on them a half dozen times.' A local resident named Darius Boorn told the publication: 'I want the noise stopped. I thought it was cool, and then those freaking noises started. And then I thought, 'Oh no, this can't be happening.'' What Waymo said In a statement to LA Times, a Waymo spokesperson said that the company 'will continue to learn and improve how we introduce ourselves to new communities when we arrive.' 'We strive to be good neighbors in the cities that we operate, and are committed to being a positive presence in Santa Monica. We are in ongoing conversation with the City's Department of Transportation, and are actively working with the agency as we explore and implement mitigations that address neighbors' concerns,' another spokesperson told Fox Business. Scam Series: The "Meme Malware" WhatsApp Scam AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
