Authorities across multiple jurisdictions are issuing warnings about a variety of scams targeting consumers. In Washington, D.C., police have reported that criminals are using real police names and phone numbers to deceive residents. Similarly, the Berlin Police have warned of 'shock calls' where fraudsters impersonate officers to extract valuables from homes. The U.S. Postal Service has alerted the public to an increase in scam texts that impersonate delivery notifications. Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration has cautioned beneficiaries about scammers impersonating SSA representatives to steal benefits and personal information. In Spain, the National Police have highlighted a widespread scam involving fake traffic fines sent via text messages, a technique known as smishing. The scammers demand payment for supposed fines of 50 euros, directing victims to fraudulent websites to steal personal and financial data. The National Police have set a 14-day deadline for victims to respond, warning that failure to do so may result in a fee of 79.95 euros. Cybersecurity threats are also on the rise, with approximately 2.3 million bank cards compromised and leaked onto the dark web between 2023 and 2024, according to Kaspersky's analysis. This data theft affects 26 million devices globally, with 9 million devices compromised in 2024 alone. Spain is among the countries in the EU with the highest number of compromised cards. The three most prevalent infostealers are Redline, Risepro, and Stealc, with Redline accounting for 34% of infections, Risepro for 23%, and Stealc for 13%. Kaspersky estimates that the total number of devices affected by infostealers in 2024 will reach between 20 and 25 million, compared to 18 to 22 million in 2023. In Brazil, scammers are exploiting the need for CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) regularization, creating fake websites that mimic government services to defraud citizens. The Ohio Turnpike has also issued a reminder about text scams related to toll payments.