Potential Hurricane Harvey Phishing Scams

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by ronjor, Aug 28, 2017.

  1. ronjor

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    "US government goes after Hurricane Harvey cybercriminals

    The Department of Justice takes aim at online thieves behind fake Hurricane Harvey charities and phishing schemes...

    On Thursday, US Attorney Abe Martinez said the government is creating a group to fight these online fraudsters, with a partnership between the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, the IRS, the FTC and the ATF, as well as local and federal law enforcement..."

    https://www.cnet.com/news/us-government-is-going-after-hurricane-harvey-cybercriminals/

     
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    In Texas, on the ground, price gougers and looters will face felony charges.

    Texas Attorney General fining price gougers in Texas after more than 600 reports

     
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