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New York cracks down on COVID-19 phishing scams
Criminal Defense
New York officials often warn the public about various phishing schemes. One of the latest ones is related to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warned of a text message phishing scam that asks New Yorkers to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. The DMV asked anyone who receives such messages to…
FBI arrests man for stealing unpublished manuscripts through phishing scheme
Criminal Defense
Phishing involves getting information from someone through unlawful means, such as impersonating a trusted entity using a fake website or disguising an email. The aim is to obtain credit card details, login credentials or other private or personal information. In a recent case, an Italian citizen was accused of running a scheme in which he…
New York consumer protection officials warn of driver’s license phishing scam
Criminal Defense
New York’s Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection cautioned the public about a new phishing scam. It involves emails that appear to be sent from the state government. The emails ask people for verification to avoid future delays in renewing their driver’s license. The department provided a sample of the type of…
Consumers warned of Amazon and Apple email scams
Criminal Defense
Email users are being warned about a scam that uses big-name companies to convince people to divulge their personal information online. A recent phishing scam has been targeting inboxes with emails that appear to be from Amazon or Apple. The phishing emails masquerade as confirmations for nonexistent purchases from the retail giants. The emails have…