FightFraudwithErin

Cybersecurity Analyst. Fraud Fighter. Romance Scam Investigator. 🔎

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

It's AARP Fraud Blitz Month! AARP NJ State Director, Chris Widelo, tells us what his #1 tip is for Fraud Prevention.

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Visit our Fraud Watch Network here https://t.co/a567tX6JPl

[Boston 25 News @boston25]

Brockton Hospital electronic systems still offline after cybersecurity incident https://t.co/ucBTH6SDG1

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

17.5M Instagram users exposed via data scraping sold on dark web forums. Emails, phone numbers, and locations included. Active exploitation reported. Enable 2FA.

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[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Online shopping scams are getting smarter with AI. Fake sites, stolen photos, and bogus “too good to be true” deals are everywhere. Shop directly from trusted sites, use credit cards, and never pay by gift card or wire.
#fraudwatchnetwork #AARPvolunteer https://t.co/TEWlLqdP64

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

@ThisIsNotCAJ Yep

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Veterans and military families lose millions each year to scams. Protect yourself with the AARP Veterans Fraud Center and Operation Protect Veterans. Report fraud at 877-908-3360 and get free Alerts.
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#fraudwatchnetwork #AARP https://t.co/dF2BrzVpjJ

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Scammers are exploiting the Social Security COLA increase to steal money and data. The COLA is automatic and free. Social Security will never call, text, or ask for fees or info. Hang up and report it.

#fraudwatchnetwork #AARPvolunteer #scamalert
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[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

An 85-year-old woman was saved moments before losing her life savings in a Bitcoin ATM scam. Americans lost nearly $250M to these scams in 2024. Be alert—never send money via crypto to “secure” your account.

#fraudwatchnetwork #AARPvolunteer #scamalert
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[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Got a text from 25707? It is not from AARP. AARP will never ask for money, credit card info, or personal details by text. Delete and block it. Stay alert.

#fraudwatchnetwork #AARPvolunteer #scamalert #smishing

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

It is Medicare open enrollment and prime time for scams. Medicare will never call or text asking for your ID or bank info. Hang up on unsolicited calls and check your statements for fake charges.

#fraudwatchnetwork #AARP #scamalert #medicare
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[Trace Labs @TraceLabs]

At Trace Labs, we are pleased to share our OSINT Field Manual with the community: https://t.co/eIudaVPYkT . It’s a must-read for anyone prepping for our upcoming CTF! #osintforgood #MakeADifference #prepare

[Trace Labs @TraceLabs]

We're back with another global CTF! Test your OSINT skills and help find real missing people. The event will be on November 15 at 9:30 AM Pacific time. Tickets will go on sale on October 25, with links posted in our discord.

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#TraceLabs #OSINTforGood

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Great anatomy of a refund scam @CNN

A fake Geek Squad invoice leads victims to call scammers, give remote access, and see a fake $10K “over-refund.” They’re kept on the phone so they can’t stop and think, then pushed to send cash through a crypto ATM.

https://t.co/HdoQJF9mEQ

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

New tools are helping stop phone scammers before they reach you.

📱 iPhone (iOS 26): Settings → Phone → Screen Unknown Callers → Ask Reason for Calling
🤖 Pixel: Phone app → Settings → Call Screen → Automatically screen calls

https://t.co/uZyLVDl4n1

#ScamPrevention

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Scammers are faking class action settlement notices to steal money or data. Never pay fees or click links. Search the case name and confirm on an official settlement site before responding.

#fraudwatchnetwork #AARPvolunteer #scamalert #consumerprotection
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[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Scammers are using AI to write like you.
Same tone. Same phrasing. Even the same typos.

That “urgent” note from your boss or friend? It might not be them.

Learn the red flags to spot AI-written scams 👉 https://t.co/9DeC6iKyVc

#AIScams #Deepfakes #SecurityAwareness #StayWizer

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Think your lock screen keeps you safe? Think again.

Siri can talk to strangers.

Airplane Mode can hide your phone’s trail.

A few quick setting changes = a lot more protection.

#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #PhoneSecurity #StayWizer

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Taylor Swift for president? Oops—deepfake.
Fake videos can fool you, damage reputations, even sway elections.
If something sparks strong emotion, PAUSE and verify before sharing.

👉 Quick tips: https://t.co/unChQWnm9o

#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #Deepfake #AI #StayWizer

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

Can you spot the deepfake in disguise?

Which video is fake? Watch, guess, and learn how to protect yourself from AI fakes.

#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #Deepfake #Disinformation #Misinformation #ThinkBeforeYouClick #AI #StayWizer

[FightFraudwithErin @ragamonster]

💜 World Romance Scam Prevention Day is today! Founded by AARS, it honors victims & the orgs fighting scams daily.

This year's Hug Kit initiative includes tools, blankets, & survivor/advocate Kate's story.

Thanks to @Match for funding 200 kits.

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