members of our team have received several TG messages impersonating VCs in the industry asking for a call. these are scams; do not click! https://t.co/RFtJq7OmSJ
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Medical scammers posing as insurance companies in sophisticated scheme — hang up if you get this call, FBI warns https://t.co/k5aFYuNG70 https://t.co/rORBeC85o9
Authorities and cybersecurity experts have issued multiple warnings about a surge in sophisticated scams targeting individuals across various platforms. The Cyber Police of Mexico City (@SSC_CDMX) highlighted a new employment fraud involving fake job offers on social media, which includes personal data theft, fraudulent interviews, and payments for processing fees. CoinMarketCap cautioned users against scammers impersonating their team, emphasizing that they do not use phone calls for communication. LinkedIn users are also targeted by a job scam involving fake interviews designed to install malware that steals browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, and login credentials. Additionally, the FBI has warned about medical scammers posing as insurance companies in a complex scheme. Other alerts include fraudulent calls impersonating bank employees to extract sensitive information, scams involving requests for selfies claiming to be from banks, and deceptive Zoom links. These warnings come from authorities and cybersecurity entities in Mexico, Germany, the United States, and other regions, underscoring a global rise in cybercrime tactics exploiting trust in professional and financial communications.