Authorities and individuals have raised alarms over a surge in scam activities globally. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned the public about scammers impersonating its employees to steal money. In Britain, fraudsters are targeting individuals through emails, leading to financial losses, including a reported incident where a victim lost £150 in a draining gift card scam at Sainsbury's. Social media platforms are also being exploited, with numerous reports of fake token claim tweets, and individuals impersonating well-known personalities on platforms like Discord and Telegram to deceive users. Additionally, there are warnings about text phishing scams, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance.
Draining gift card scam arrives in Britain: Victim loses £150 in her local Sainsbury's - here's how it works https://t.co/ntXfLuHO2J https://t.co/6tZq4exjeF
So apparently there's a fake account posing as me and sending people crypto scams. If I want to report it, I need to send my gov photo ID and consent to biometric data collection something or other. Which feels like another scam. If you can, please help report. Ty! https://t.co/5d8uLRL9e1
Beware of text phishing scams! https://t.co/iMCMuaeM40
🚨Alert🚨 Scammers are apparently impersonating me again. I will not message you on Discord or Telegram. I basically only use my official work email these days, please be careful!
TONS of fake token claim tweets proliferating mostly in replies, but also from hacked main accounts be super vigilant. report scams in X UI
Fraudsters are emailing Brits and stealing money. Avoid being conned by looking out for these scams⬇️https://t.co/jowd3sNFEu
Scammers are impersonating FTC employees to steal money, agency warns. https://t.co/n3gFLAgpqn Click the image to read more: