• Crypto Kingpin Busted, AI Voice Cloning Tricks Grandma, and More Scams to Avoid

  • Mar 2 2025
  • Durée: 2 min
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Crypto Kingpin Busted, AI Voice Cloning Tricks Grandma, and More Scams to Avoid

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  • You won’t believe what scammers have been up to lately. It’s like they never sleep—probably because they’re too busy getting arrested. Just this past week, the FBI took down a massive operation run by none other than Jonathan Merritt, the so-called “Crypto Kingpin” who scammed people out of $85 million with fake investment platforms. His sites, like CoinVaultPro and QuantumYieldFX, promised insane returns but did nothing except drain wallets. The guy finally got nabbed in Miami before he could vanish to Dubai. Lesson here? If an investment platform guarantees profits that sound too good to be true, it’s probably just funding a scammer’s luxury getaway.

    But crypto scams aren’t the only thing to watch out for. Have you heard about the AI voice cloning scam that tricked a Texas grandmother into thinking her grandson was kidnapped? Scammers used just 10 seconds of his voice—cloned from a social media video—and called her, sobbing for help. She was moments away from wiring $5,000 before a quick-thinking bank teller stopped her. Moral of the story? If someone calls in distress, verify first. Hang up and call them directly or check with someone else before reaching for your wallet.

    And of course, we can’t forget the TicketMaster breach. Yes, hackers are at it again, and this time they’ve swiped personal details from millions of accounts. If you’ve ever used TicketMaster, assume your data is out there. Scammers are already using the stolen info for phishing texts claiming your concert tickets were canceled—just click this link to “reconfirm” your payment. Spoiler alert: That link leads to credential theft. Protect yourself by enabling two-factor authentication and never clicking on unsolicited links.

    Speaking of texts, IRS scams are flooding phones again—because tax season means prime hunting ground for fraudsters. The latest twist? You’ll get a message saying your tax refund has been flagged for review and you need to “verify” your SSN immediately. The IRS does not text. Ever. If you get one of these messages, ignore it and check your refund status through the official IRS website.

    Bottom line? Scammers evolve, but the defenses stay the same. Don’t trust unsolicited messages, double-check before sending money, and if something feels off—it probably is.
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