New York restaurants are being bombarded with requests by self-declared “influencers” for free food — but are getting wise to many just being scammers. After wannabe food influencer Pei Chung walked out on bills totaling over $4,000 at Williamsburg hotspots last month, restaurant staffers across the city are coming forward to expose the shocking demands made by … Read more
Noel Phillips can’t believe he was cleaned out so quickly — and easily. Phillips’ world was shattered after being robbed of thousands of dollars by business imposter scammers. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.Post The New York millennial was bled dry earlier this year by a group of business imposter scammers who used phone number spoofing technology — software … Read more
A tourist believes she was scammed at a popular Las Vegas hotel after she was hit with a $224 bill for using a power outlet in her room. Sharina Butler, who is from the Bahamas, traveled to Sin City for vacation and stayed at the Paris Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in August, when … Read more
In a recent global survey, most people couldn’t differentiate between a phishing message written by artificial intelligence (AI) and an authentic, human-written email. The survey of 18,000 employed adults from around the globe tested them on their awareness when it comes to cyber dangers, like AI and phishing, and found startling room for improvement. When … Read more
Americans receive fraudulent or scam messages twice as much as other countries, according to new research. A poll of 10,500 adults from around the world found that the average American navigates an average of nine calls, nine emails and another seven text messages every single week, or about 100 scam encounters per month. Similarly, Brits … Read more
If you develop dementia, you can bank on it affecting your decision-making skills. More than 6 million Americans have dementia — a gradual decline in cognitive function like memory, language and problem-solving that significantly impacts daily life. Early signs of dementia include memory loss, difficulty finding words and disorientation. A neuropsychologist warns that problems managing … Read more
A United Airlines passenger claimed he was scammed out of $17,000 while attempting to rebook a flight with the airline. Dan Smoker said that he called the United customer service number to rebook a flight for him and his family after it was canceled due to a mechanical issue in May — and believes the … Read more
We live in the age of data leaks and scammers. Last year scammers stole $2 billion from Australians (down from the all-time peak of $3.1b in 2022). This year scammers got extensive data on millions of people from the Qantas data breach, and even more highly sensitive personal and medical data from the Genea data breach. So, … Read more
Airbnb has apologized to a woman after her host used artificial intelligence to claim she had caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. The incident took place earlier this year when a London-based woman booked a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan for a two-and-a-half month stay, The Guardian reported. She decided to leave the Airbnb early … Read more
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