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20 Jan, 2026

Beware Google Authentication Scam Targeting Online Sellers

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ina Steiner

The FBI described a devious Google authentication scam targeting online sellers. The FBI Oregon’s Tech Tuesday segment explained how the scheme works, which we’ve summarized below. (Hat tip to Pymnts.com.) You post your real phone number on an online platform Read more

Amazon Accuses Worker of Issuing Fraudulent Refunds

October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 Ina Steiner

Amazon said it fired an employee in July and reported him to the FBI after it found he had allegedly used its systems to commit fraud. On Friday, the US Department of Justice brought charges against the former employee for Read more