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Customs duty email for a parcel? How to check if it is real

A customs duty email can be legitimate when a carrier is collecting import charges, but fake parcel-payment messages are also common. U.S. recipients should verify the tracking number, carrier, shipment details and payment portal before entering card or personal information. An email or text demanding customs duty on a parcel from India should not automatically be treated as either genuine or fraudulent. Shipping companies can legitimately con

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11 Sep 2026 11:45 AM

Customs duty email for a parcel? How to check if it is real

A customs duty email can be legitimate when a carrier is collecting import charges, but fake parcel-payment messages are also common. U.S. recipients should verify the tracking number, carrier, shipment details and payment portal before entering card or personal information. An email or text demanding customs duty on a parcel from India should not automatically be treated as either genuine or fraudulent. Shipping companies can legitimately con

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Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

A wave of fraudulent text messages has resurfaced across Illinois, falsely warning residents of unpaid traffic tickets and threatening immediate penalties if payment is not made within 24 hours. The messages claim to come from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and include alarming statements about possible suspension of vehicle registration, prosecution, credit score impact, and extra toll fees. Officials have confirmed that these messages are fake and part of an ongoing scam designed t

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04 Nov 2025 10:45 AM

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

A wave of fraudulent text messages has resurfaced across Illinois, falsely warning residents of unpaid traffic tickets and threatening immediate penalties if payment is not made within 24 hours. The messages claim to come from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and include alarming statements about possible suspension of vehicle registration, prosecution, credit score impact, and extra toll fees. Officials have confirmed that these messages are fake and part of an ongoing scam designed t

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Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a strong warning to consumers about a new scam involving fake text messages that appear to come from Amazon. According to officials, many individuals have reported receiving texts that claim an item they purchased has been recalled. These messages include a link promising a full refund, but the FTC has clarified that these messages are fraudulent and designed to steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims. Scammers are becomi

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02 Aug 2025 14:59 PM

Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a strong warning to consumers about a new scam involving fake text messages that appear to come from Amazon. According to officials, many individuals have reported receiving texts that claim an item they purchased has been recalled. These messages include a link promising a full refund, but the FTC has clarified that these messages are fraudulent and designed to steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims. Scammers are becomi

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Massive Data Leak Exposes 16 Billion Records as Infostealer Malware Threat Escalates

A staggering 16 billion login credentials have been exposed online in what is shaping up to be one of the largest and most concerning data leaks to date. The discovery was made by a cybersecurity research team that has been tracking suspicious activity and open databases across the web since early 2025. The exposed datasets contain usernames, passwords, session tokens, cookies, and other sensitive authentication information gathered through infostealer malware, credential stuffing, and reproc

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20 Jun 2025 08:04 AM

Massive Data Leak Exposes 16 Billion Records as Infostealer Malware Threat Escalates

A staggering 16 billion login credentials have been exposed online in what is shaping up to be one of the largest and most concerning data leaks to date. The discovery was made by a cybersecurity research team that has been tracking suspicious activity and open databases across the web since early 2025. The exposed datasets contain usernames, passwords, session tokens, cookies, and other sensitive authentication information gathered through infostealer malware, credential stuffing, and reproc

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California Man Loses Life Savings in FasTrak Toll Scam Via Fraudulent Text Message

A Lake County man has become the latest victim in a wave of text scams impersonating California’s FasTrak toll service. These fraudulent messages are being sent to mobile phones across the Bay Area, falsely claiming that recipients owe unpaid tolls and directing them to fake payment sites. For 72-year-old Tracy Jeffords, the scam proved devastating. He lost more than $3,300 after entering his debit card details into a phony site linked through the fraudulent message. Jefford

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20 Jun 2025 04:35 AM

California Man Loses Life Savings in FasTrak Toll Scam Via Fraudulent Text Message

A Lake County man has become the latest victim in a wave of text scams impersonating California’s FasTrak toll service. These fraudulent messages are being sent to mobile phones across the Bay Area, falsely claiming that recipients owe unpaid tolls and directing them to fake payment sites. For 72-year-old Tracy Jeffords, the scam proved devastating. He lost more than $3,300 after entering his debit card details into a phony site linked through the fraudulent message. Jefford

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Customs duty email for a parcel? How to check if it is real

Customs duty email for a parcel? How to check if it is real

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

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California Man Loses Life Savings in FasTrak Toll Scam Via Fraudulent Text Message

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Will Budget 2025 Simplify Tax Compliance for Property Transactions with NRIs?

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‘How to move to Canada’ searches see massive surge on Google after Trump victory

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Deadly crash shuts down northbound I-55 lanes during morning commute in Romeoville

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Customs duty email for a parcel? How to check if it is real

Customs duty email for a parcel? How to check if it is real

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Fake ‘traffic ticket’ text scams return in Illinois with threats and major typos

Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

Beware of amazon recall text scam targeting personal and financial information

Massive Data Leak Exposes 16 Billion Records as Infostealer Malware Threat Escalates

Massive Data Leak Exposes 16 Billion Records as Infostealer Malware Threat Escalates

California Man Loses Life Savings in FasTrak Toll Scam Via Fraudulent Text Message

California Man Loses Life Savings in FasTrak Toll Scam Via Fraudulent Text Message

Will Budget 2025 Simplify Tax Compliance for Property Transactions with NRIs?

India Japan expand military drills across land sea air

Asbury Park prepares for 17th annual zombie walk this Saturday

Chicago budget takes effect with new taxes on bags, rideshares, betting, and alcohol

‘How to move to Canada’ searches see massive surge on Google after Trump victory

India's nuclear doctrine: From no first use to modern deterrence strategies

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