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Former NYC mayor Eric Adams under scrutiny following apparent NYC Token crypto 'rug pull'

NYC Token was launched to "address antisemitism and anti-Americanism," Adams claimed, in an apparent swipe at his mayoral successor, Zohran Mamdani.

|ByJAMES GENN
Then-New York City mayor Eric Adams stands beside the crystal button that triggers the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square, New York City, December 31, 2025; illustrative.
Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Campanile of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) are pictured from a panoramic point of Florence, in Tuscany region, Italy, April 15, 2024.

Florence's historic monuments targeted in $35M international fraud scheme

Intercepting email correspondence, criminals posed as a company that carried out restoration and conservation work and received nearly 1.8 million euros from it.

|ByREUTERS
For the first time, a jury has declared that what Meta described as ‘despicable’ hacking comes at a high cost.

US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

Reuters reported that internal documents from late 2024 stated that Meta expected to earn about 10% of its revenue that year – about $16 billion – from illicit advertising.

|ByREUTERS
A police vehicle is parked on a closed street near the scene where a car crashed into the Russian consulate in Sydney, Australia, September 1, 2025.

Didn't see it coming: Fortune teller scam artist arrested after allegedly taking nearly A$70 mil.

The mother-daughter duo were said to have targeted "vulnerable" members of Australia's Vietnamese community.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

ISOC-IL warn of massive wave of WhatsApp scams targeting Israelis to steal credit card information

Dozens of Israelis reported scammers attempting to steal credit card details via WhatsApp utilizing Finnish and Vietnamese area codes.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
SMS spam and fake text message phishing concept. System hacked warning alert, email hack, scam malware spreading virus on messages alert virtual on mobile smart phone screen in hands, dark tone. (Illustrative)

Gold & Silver IRA Scams to Avoid

Don't let scammers steal your retirement nest egg. From fake IRAs to counterfeit coins, discover the 10 most dangerous Gold IRA scams and learn how to protect your investment from fraudsters.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByERAN TAL
Gold & Silver IRA Scams to Avoid

Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery

The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts. 

OCTOBER 22, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
Meta announces testing of facial recognition via a video selfie instead of a password.

Hong Kong scammers defrauded victims of over $46 million using deepfake AI

Hong Kong police stated that the recent scam occurred when scammers, using AI, messaged their victims, claiming to have texted the wrong number.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Strategic AI investment in Israel could create 50,000-100,000 jobs and add $100-$200 billion to GDP within five years, mirroring trends in other countries.

Meta unveils new tools to combat sextortion and image-based abuse

A new setting on Instagram DMs will blur photos which it identifies as containing nudity.

APRIL 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Meta unveils new tools to combat sexual extortion and image-based abuse. April 11, 2024.

Scammer lied about surviving October 7 massacre for cash, apartment, car

Nico Astroga created the biggest scam of the Israel-Hamas war, saying he saw 29 of his friends murdered in Re'im. He got donations from entrepreneur Noam Lanir and was exposed by Daniel Amram.

DECEMBER 11, 2023ByLEORA GOLDENBERG-STERN/MAARIV
THE BELONGINGS of festivalgoers are seen at the site of the Supernova festival after Hamas unleashed its massacre on October 7.

Here's how to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

The shopping holidays bring increased exposure to fraud and scams. Stay informed and protect yourself with these essential precautions.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023ByWALLA!
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Porn, scams and fake news: The growing realm of deepfakes

An NBC News investigation found deepfakes on multiple social media platforms, and concern is growing for how this new technology will impact people.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand miniature in this illustration taken, June 23, 2023.

What is Kiwi.com and why is it important?

TRAVEL ADVISER: Kiwi.com is without any doubt a legit online travel agency. However, booking a flight through it increases the risks of issues. Here's why.

AUGUST 25, 2023ByMARK FELDMAN
A SCREEN capture of the Kiwi.com site.

Jerusalem vendor arrested after scamming American tourist for $2,000 ashtray - report

The scam began when a vendor in Jerusalem's market offered an American tourist a cash advance for a credit card transaction.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IN THE OLD City’s three main souks (markets), Butchers’ Market, Goldsmiths’ Market and Fragrances and Spices Market, more than 90% of the shops have closed.