Auto
Want to Get Paid to Drive Your Own Car?
Several complainants reported a scam to the IC3 involving the advertising of a company's logo on their personal vehicle while they go about their normal daily routine.
by: IC3
Automotive Brand Hijackers Use False Protection Claims and Live Chat to Lure Online Auto Shoppers
Shopping for a vehicle online? Scammers use bogus vehicle sales and false claims of vehicle protection (VVP) programs.
by: IC3
Car Cloning
Car cloning: stealing the identity of a legitimately-owned vehicle and slapping it onto a stolen car.
by: FBI
Fake Military Twist on Vehicle Sale Scams
The FBI continues to receive reports of individuals victimized while attempting to purchase vehicles via the Internet.
by: IC3
Fraudster Double-Dipping
In a new twist, a fraudster who posts a nonexistent vehicle for sale on the Internet, gets his funds not once, but twice.
by: IC3
Online Vehicle Scam Using Kelley Blue Book's Name
Fraudsters posing as Kelley Blue Book agents attempt to swindle thousands of dollars from online vehicle buyers.
by: IC3
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Contributions
Attorney General Pruitt Warns Oklahomans to Beware of National Charity Scams After Hurricane Sandy
Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a warning for Oklahomans who plan to contribute to charities and assist residents in the northeast following Hurricane Sandy.
by: Oklahoma Attorney General
Justice Department Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline
Suspected fraudulent activity pertaining to relief efforts associated with the recent series of tornadoes in the Midwest and South should be reported to the NCDF hotline.byby:
by: Department of Justice
Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes
Natural disasters give criminals a way to ask for donations for a good cause, however, the organization may not exist.
by: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma nat
Hatain Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
A reminder that past tragedies and natural disasters prompt individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions.
by: FBI
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Health
Health Insurance Scams Rise
Oklahoman's scammed by fake health plan as part of a recession trend to take advantage of customers.
by CBSNews.com
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Home
Stay Away From 'Forensic Mortgage Audits'
Mortgage rescue scams are nothing new. But the scammers have a fairly new wrinkle called the “forensic audit.”
by: ComsumerAffairs
Online Property Rental Scenarios
Several real estate agencies reported that their listings are being duplicated to perpetrate fraudulent online postings.
by: IC3
Moving Company Scams
The IC3 continues to receive complaints regarding moving company scams. The complaints received at the IC3 do not appear to be linked to each other.
by: IC3
Disaster Scam Prevention
Disaster Scam Prevention Resources
by: Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
Foreclosure Rescue Conman
This is the stuff that novels are made of - when pens will flow writing on the great foreclosure crisis raging across US today affecting the entire globe.
by: National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Knock, Knock. Who's There? Want to Buy a Home Security System?
Beware of home alarm sales scams.
by: FTC
Learn the Signes of Foreclosure Scams and Where to Get Free Help
Watch this video.
by: FTC
"Mass Joinder Lawsuits" Promising Home Mortgage Relief
Homeowners get a letter stating they are a potential plaintiff in a class action lawsuit being filed against their Mortgage company.
by: IC3
Mortgage Assistance Relief Scams: Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress
Many companies use half-truths and even outright lies to sell their services. They promise relief, but don't deliver.
by: FTC
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Immigration
Preventing Immigration Fraud
Someone told me if I pay them a fee, they can expedite my deferred action for childhood arrivals request, is this true?
by: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Internet
Fake Order Confirmation Emails from American Airlines Leads to Malware
The email is send from the spoofed address "American Airlines" and has the following message...
by: IC3
A Million Dollars, the Internet Crime Complaint Center and Naked Security: Ingredients for a Scam
An email scam is using a Naked Security news story about the arrest of a gang of suspected credit card fraudsters, in an attempt to scam innocent internet users.
by: IC3
Citadel Malware Continues to Deliver Reveton Ransomware in Attempts to Extort Money
The latest version of the ransomware uses the name of the Internet Crime Complaint Center to frighten victims into sending money.
by: IC3
Top Nine Fraud Attacks impacting eCommerce
A payment management company recently reported on the top fraud attacks most impactful to eCommerce.
by: IC3
Dating Extortion Scam
The IC3 has recently received reports regarding a scam that baits individuals into intimate online conversations and then extorting them for financial gain.
by;by by: IC3
Top Words Cyber Criminals Use In Fake Emails
The top words cybercriminals use create a sense of urgency, to trick unsuspecting recipients into downloading malicious files.
by: IC3
Lawyers' Identities Being Used For Fake Websites and Solicitations
A recent scam has surfaced in which the identify of a Texas attorney was used to set up a fake law firm website.
by: IC3
New Twist to the Hit Man Scam
A new twist to the Hit Man Scam The victims informed that the e-mails advised they have been targeted for assassination.
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New Twist to The Work-At-Home Scheme
The IC3 has previously reported on work-at-home schemes where victims advised they applied for employment through on-line resumes.
by: IC3
TrendMicro posted the following article on June 4, 2012:
Malicious PowerPoint File Contains Expoit, Drops Backdoor
by: IC3
SMiSHing arrives in Oklahoma
SMiShing, SMS or text phishing, has hit Northwest Oklahoma in an attempt to gather card information from unsuspecting customers.
by: TulsaBusiness.com
Termination of Your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License Spam Campaign Containing Malware
Timeshare owners across the country are being scammed out of millions of dollars by unscrupulous companies that promise to sell or rent the unsuspecting victims’timeshares.
by: IC3
Blackhole Exploit Kit 1.2.3 Released
Blackhole, a software toolkit, is currently the most widely purchased exploit pack in the underground market.
by: IC3
Free Credit Service Website
The IC3 has received over 2,000 complaints regarding a website that is claiming to offer "free" credit services.
by: IC3
Postal Service Warns of New Email Scam
If you get an email from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), it's not what you think it is.
by: ConsumerAffairs.com
Citadel Malware Continues to Deliver Reveton Ransomware in Attempts to Extort Money
The IC3 has been made aware of a new Citadel malware platform used to deliver ransomware, named Reveton.
by: IC3
Online Phonebook
The IC3 has received several complaints regarding a phonebook website.
by: IC3
Malware Installed on Travelers' Laptops Through Software Updates on Hotels Internet Connections
Malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms.
by: IC3
Businesses Targeted With E-mail Purportedly from the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
The victim is asked to review a complaint attached to an e-mail and respond to the BBB. The catch - the attached file contains a virus.
by: IC3
Fraudulent Utility Bill E-Mail
Avoid a computer virus! Find out what attachment not to open.
by: IC3
HTML Attachments Used to Spread Malware
In the last month, security researchers have observed several large spam campaigns with malicious HTML attachments.
by: IC3
Automated Clearing House (ACH) Spam
This scam uses spoofed e-mail addresses to make it look like they are from legitimate payment organizations.
by: IC3
Browser Bot Infection
What happens when your web browser becomes the "bot?" A look at a current Trojan infection campaign.
by: IC3
Child Predators: Online Threat Grows
It's a recipe for trouble: naive teenagers, predatory adults, and - the Internet - that easily connects them.
by: FBI
Dangerous Side of Online Romance Scams
Someone you know may be "dating" someone online who may appear to be decent, however, could he/she be a criminal?
by: IC3
E-mail Purportedly from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Unsolicited e-mail claiming to be from the FDIC notifies the recipient that their ACH and wire transactions have been suspended.
by: IC3
Fraudsters Preying on Individuals Who are Wanting to Adopt
Recent law enforcement and complaints filed with the IC3 concerning an adoption scam.
by: IC3
Government Officials' Identities Being Used on Social Networking Sites
Fraudsters are using names and photos of U.S. government officials to set-up fraudulent social networking profiles.
by: IC3
Illegal Online Pharmacies
Is it Safe? Is it legal? Often not...and you need to know the risks.
by: FBI
IRS Refund / Audit E-mail Scam
Have you received an e-mail stating you are eligible for a tax refund? Before clicking on the link; read more.
by: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Malicious Software Features Usama bin Laden Links to Ensnare Unsuspecting Computer Users
The FBI warns to exercise caution when receiving e-mails that purport to show photos or videos of Usama bin Laden's death.
by: FBI
Modeling Scam
Complainants reported receiving unsolicited e-mails offering them a modeling position.
by: IC3
Online Auction Fraud
Don't let it happen to you! 1 in 4 compaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center involved online auction fraud.
by: FBI
Payment Processor Possibly Conducting a Ponzi Scheme
Website used to transfer money for the sales of firearms; may not allow withdrawal of funds after the merchandise is sold.
by: IC3
Personal FDIC Insurance File Email Scam
E-mails fraudulently claiming to be from the FDIC try to trick you into installing unknown software on your computer.
by: IC3
Phishing E-mail Claims "Your Federal Tax Payment was Rejected
Scams about Federal tax payments claiming to be from the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System are on the rise.
by: IC3
Pox Party Online Advertisements
Beware of ads on social media sites that offer ways to obtain "natural immunity" from the chickenpox.
by: IC3
Putting a Lid on International Scams: 10 Tips for Being a Canny Consumer
Americans report losses of more than a billion dollars a year to these frauds.
by: FTC
Romance Scammers Claiming Affiliation with the IC3
Romance scams originating with dating websites increase.
by: IC3
Smishin & Vishing
And other cyber scams to watch out for during any holiday season.
by: FBI
Techniques Used by Fraudsters on Social Networking Sites
Fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software.
by: Internet Crime Complaint Center
Traffic Ticket Scam
Since July 2011, complaints have been filed reporting fradulent e-mails claiming the recipient had been issued a traffic ticket.
by: IC3
Unauthorized Wire Transfers to China
Cyber criminals are using the compromised online banking credentials of U.S. businesses to send unauthorized wire transfers to Chinese economic and trade companies.
by IC3
Utility Bill Scam
The perpetrator posts on Craiglist - advertising he has "funds to help pay your utility bills" for a fe of half of what you owe.
by: NEWS 9
50 States Reach Agreement with MySpace
Attorneys General from OK and 49 other states come to agreement with social networking site MySpace to help protect kids from Internet predators.
by: Oklahoma Attorney General
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Job Related
Fraud Targeting Direct Sales Companies
Several legitimate direct sales companies have seen a large surge in fake orders being places with their consultants.
by: IC3
Don't Pay for a Promise
Job Seekers - watch this video on how people can spot and steer clear of job scammers.
by: FTC
Job Scam Used to Reship Merchandise to Russia
Subjects hire individuals as "Gift Wrapper Associates" to receive and gift-wrap merchandise, then ship to an address.
by: IC3
Looking to Earn Extra Income? Avoid Bogus Business Opportunity Offers
Before you sign on the dotted line or send money to buy a business opportunity, find out about the Business Opportunity Rule.
by: FTC
Mystery/Secret Shopper Schemes
Retailers often hire evaluators to perform secret checks on themselves or their competitors, and fraudsters do too!
by: IC3 by
Mystery Shopper Scam to Evaluate Wire Transfer Services
New twist to the online employment scam.
by: IC3by ..by
New Scam Alert - Work at Home Scams
As the job market tightens, consumers continue to lose money on work-at-home scams.
by: IC3
Work-at-Home Schemes
Heard these lines before? - Be the Boss! Earn thousands of dollars a month from home!
by: FTC
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Law Firms
Six Figure Law Firm Loss Due to Infection by Trojan Banker Virus
A firm has suffered a six-figure loss from its trust account after an apparent infection by the Trojan Banker Virus or a similar virus.
by: LawPro
New Legal Aid Scam
Scam artists are calling victims claiming to be from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma trying to help with debt relief.
by: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
U.S. Law Firms Continue to be the Target of a Counterfeit Check Scheme
The IC3 continues to receive reports of counterfeit check schemes targeting U.S. law firms. The scammers contact lawyers via e-mail.
by: IC3
Counterfeit Check Scam Targeting Real Estate Attorneys
After wiring the funds, the victim discovers that the check was fraudulent and is held responsible for the check amount.
by: IC3
Counterfeit Check Scheme Targeting U.S. Law Firms
In a new twist, the fraudulent client poses as an ex-wife "on assignment" pursuing a collection of divorce settlement money.
by: IC3
New E-Mail Scam Targets Lawyers
Scammers are stealing lawyers' signature blocks from emails and applying the information to fake email addresses.
by: Oklahoma Bar Association
New Legal Aid Scam
Scam artists are calling victims claiming to be from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma trying to help with debt relief.
Who's Putting a Price on Free Legal Aid?
The Internet has made it much easier to squeeze a little money from those seeking legal aid.
by: ABA Journal
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Sweepstakes
Lottery Scammers Now Misusing Public Services
Scam victims report telephone calls from a Jamaican subject claiming they were lottery winners.
by: IC3
Oklahoma Attorney General Warns Against Sweepstake Scams
Beware of a scam with a long history that seems to be making another comeback.
by: NewsOK.com
OK Lottery warns of Scam
“The Oklahoma Lottery does not use email for winner notifications,” said Jim Scroggins, executive director of the Oklahoma Lottery.
by: Oklahoma Lottery
Scammers Exploit the FTC's Good Name, Promise Phony Sweepstakes Prizes
"Hi, I’m calling from the Federal Trade Commission to tell you that you have won $250,000…”
by: FTC
Two Scams, Same Theme...Found Lotto Ticket
Victim finds unscratched 'scratch and win' lottery ticket on the ground in a public place. "Winning ticket' is revealed upon scratching the ticket...
by: IC3
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Telephone
Seniors who receive Title III Meals: Beware of Scammers
Seniors receiving Title III meals may get a call from a company named Home Services USA informing them they owe $81.40 for the meals.
by: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
TDoS Attacks to Emergency Services
This scam involves victims being relentlessly contacted at their residences and places of employment regarding claims they are delinquent on a payday loan.
by: IC3
Consumer Alert: Fraudulent text messages
The text messages appear to be from your bank and asks you to call a specific telephone number to rectify your account’s negative balance.
by: Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
Smartphone Users Should Be Aware Of Malware Targeting Mobile Devices And Safety Measures
The IC3 has been made aware of various malware attacking Android operating systems for mobile devices.
by: IC3
Payday Loan Scams
The IC3 has received complaints of a new variation to pay day loan scams.
by: IC3
Legal Aid Reports Two Phone Scams in Metro OKC
Attorneys at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City are reporting two apparent phone scams in the metro area.
by: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Fake Political Survey
The IC3 has been notified of a scam involving telephone calls conducting a mutiple-choice "political survey."
by: IC3
Investment Scam
Fraudsters obtain names and SSN to electronically submit a fraudulent tax return for a hefty refund.
by: IC3
Extortion Scam Alert: Criminal Charges if You Don't Pay Up
Oklahomans need to be aware of a telephone scam targeting cell phone users.
by: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Fraudsters Continue to Exploit Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS)
The IC3 reports indicate scam artists are using TRS to exploit auto repair shops.
by: IC3
Fraudulent Telephone Calls Allowing Fraudsters Access to Consumer Financial and Brokerage Accounts
Calls are short in duration but so numerous that victims change their phone numbers to terminate the attack. ......a diversion.
by: Internet Crime Complaint Center
New Variation on Telephone Collection Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
The IC3 continues to receive complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams.
by: IC3
Oklahoma County Telephone Fraud Reported
A caller with a 9-1-1 caller ID claims to be with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's department...
by: NewsOK.com
Telephone Collection Scam Related to Delinquent Payday Loans
A caller claims that the victim is delinquent in a payday loan and must repay the loan to avoid legal consequences.
by: IC3
Telephone Scam Offering Virus Removal Services to Gain Remote Access to Victims' Computers
Scammers call posing as an employee of an online company, tells the victim to navigate to a website to assist in removing viruses via live chat.
by: IC3
"809" Phone Scam - Beware
Dialing "809" goes to the Dominican Republic. Beware of three-digit "284" and "876." You won't find out about the high international call rates until after you get your phone bill.
by: Federal Communications Commission
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