It’s the art of the steal. The internet is flooded with inventive schemes, from AI-fueled romance scams to cybercriminals who pose as kidnapped loved ones to receive “ransom” payments. Now, a woman is warning of a sneaky “new scam” in which bad actors masquerade as artists so they can hijack people’s personal information. “Heads up … Read more
An American ripoff in Paris. Parisian servers have always been notorious for their rudeness, but now it looks like they’re ripping off customers as well. Paris restaurants are charging US tourists up to 50% more than local patrons, an undercover investigation has found. Following several online complaints about the so-called American tourist tax, the city’s … Read more
Tipping culture has seemingly seeped into nearly every aspect of modern life, with everywhere from automated self-checkout kiosks at retail stores to supermarket lines suddenly stuffing a jar — or the dreaded tablet — in customers’ faces. The most recent to hop on the tipping train? Budget travel sites. Screenshots of third-party hotel booking websites … Read more
This woeful wig maker tangled with the wrong woman. After completing four rounds of chemotherapy, Corrina Walters, a resident of Lancashire currently battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), set out to purchase a wig to help contend with the loss of her hair, and “gain some confidence and pride in [her] appearance again,” she wrote in … Read more
A Belgian man who drove nearly 500 miles to meet his future wife was stunned to find out the French model, and her husband, had no idea who he was. After driving 472 miles to meet Sophie Vouzelaud at her home, the man, who identified himself as Michel, was met by the 38-year-old’s husband, Fabien Boutamine. “I have to … Read more
A top adult content creator says a “creepy” new trend has exploded in the porn industry – one that has left female stars feeling “violated” and “uneasy”. New Zealand’s biggest OnlyFans star Layla Kelly is one of many being flooded with messages from male subscribers posing as women in order to gain intimate access to her that … Read more
Don’t be fooled. The FBI is warning against a new scam shilling discounted medical insurance. The bureau issued the warning on April 30, noting that the “emerging” scheme has seen hundreds of people across the country lose thousands of dollars. The FBI issued a warning on April 30, noting that the scams have been “emerging” … Read more
Real ID, real scams. Con artists have been targeting Americans overwhelmed by today’s deadline for a Real ID. The enhanced form of identification will be required to fly domestically, enter federal buildings, and access secure facilities, with phony websites promising expedited processing, per the Better Business Bureau. However, the only way to obtain a Real … Read more
Egypt’s tourism sector is booming but just like in some parts of Europe and Asia – it’s starting to feel the pinch of overcrowding. In 2024 alone, it welcomed nearly 17.5 million tourists and with the ambitious goal of reaching 30 million by 2030, the country has decided to act. While the economy is thriving, … Read more
It was a view to a nil. A flight attendant felt royally duped after booking what she thought was a hotel with a “gorgeous” city view — only to realize she’d been vacational-ly catfished. The incident occurred while air hostess Angela Ruth Strong was on vacation with colleagues in Mexico, as Jam Press reported and … Read more
A couple are separating after 16 years after the husband had an “online affair” with a scammer pretending to be a model — before his wife befriended them to prove it was all a con. Sarah Dalgleish, 61, thought she was happily married to her husband, Clive, 67, until spotting unusual payments on their shared … Read more
Red Robin’s deal drop dropped the ball. On Thursday, April 17, the chain launched its $20 Bottomless Burger Pass, which would give cardholders a burger with a bottomless side every day for the month of May to celebrate National Burger Month. The black and gold passes went on sale at 9 a.m. MT and sold … Read more
A couple was “caught in the act” in the middle of an Italian restaurant. A man and woman were dining at San Marino restaurant in England’s North West last Saturday when they were seen on camera planting glass in their meal before refusing to pay. The woman complained to the restaurant about a sharp object … Read more
They’ve been duped out of their dough. Through sniffles and sobs, a traumatized new mother is warning folks against succumbing to a common con that’s left her penniless and feeling “stupid.” “Today we were scammed, which meant that we’ve lost our savings,” Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, 28, from the UK, lamented to over 3.2 million TikTok viewers. … Read more
He puts the “con” in romantic connection. Rather than scoring love at first swipe, Katie Powell, a single mom, was scammed out of $40,000 by a trickster on Tinder. “It’s turned my life upside down,” Powell, from Portland, Oregon, told KGW, her local NBC outlet. Powell met her romance scammer on Tinder, thinking she’d made … Read more
They’re turning on the waterworks — and for some deceptive daters, it actually works. Opening up the floodgates and pouring out your heart on a first date, spilling everything about your previous relationship drama and childhood trauma, is a messy mating movement known as “floodlighting.” And dating pros are putting a spotlight of caution on … Read more
New year, new scams. Fraudsters won’t give their antics a break, always discovering a new way to scam the innocent despite the extreme methods they have to go through. A recent survey conducted by GBG fraud prevention firm revealed that 79% of the 1,200 experts polled had noticed an increase in elaborate scam attacks over … Read more
Australians are being sent unsolicited parcels as part of a new scam where recipients unbox bizarre items including ripped-up fabrics or stuffed animals. The new scam – “brushing” – will see a person receive a random, valueless item they have not purchased, which has been reported in droves over recent weeks. The package typically contains … Read more
A San Diego senior is now living in her car after being swindled out of her savings by a scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves. Katherine Goodson, 67, has gone public with her harrowing story in a bid to raise awareness about the rise in celebrity romance scams impacting the elderly. “I don’t blame anyone … Read more
A couple from Adelaide have been charged after allegedly faking their son’s cancer in order to raise $60,000. Michelle Bodzsar and her husband Ben Stephen Miller allegedly claimed their six-year-old had stage one eye cancer, setting up a crowd-funding page and pleading for donations for their son’s treatment. Bodzsar, a hairdresser, allegedly asked a colleague … Read more