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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Finance
2026-04-08 17:00:03 ·

AI can hit taxpayers with scams or in court

AI can hit taxpayers with scams or in courtArticle contentOne of the more recent cases involved a taxpayer who applied for, and received, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) from March 15, 2020, to Sept. 26, 2020. As a reminder, the CERB was offered for any four-week period during that time if an applicant could demonstrate they stopped working “for reasons related to COVID-19,” and...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-04-27 20:00:05 ·

Consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports

Consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty Images 12:09 PM PDT · April 27, 2026 Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, according to a new report from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-04-08 23:00:10 ·

Crypto Scams and Senior Fraud Drive $21 Billion in 2025 Cyber Theft, FBI Reports

Crypto Scams and Senior Fraud Drive $21 Billion in 2025 Cyber Theft, FBI Reports Why You Can Trust CNET Money The editorial content on this page is based solely on objective, independent assessments by our writers and is not influenced by advertising or partnerships. It has not been provided or commissioned by any third party. However, we may receive compensation when you click on links to...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-03-19 18:00:06 ·

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams After settling its lengthy antitrust battle over the Android app ecosystem earlier this month, Google said Thursday it will make it easier to install Android apps from outside the Play Store. The company shared new details about an “advanced flow” setting that will allow Android device owners to...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-03-18 02:00:07 ·

Google, Meta and Amazon Join Global Pact to Fight Rising Online Scams

Google, Meta and Amazon Join Global Pact to Fight Rising Online ScamsModern online scams operate across multiple platforms, perhaps spanning social media, messaging apps, email and online marketplaces. Google, Meta and Amazon are among 11 tech, retail and payments companies that have signed a new agreement to combat online scams by sharing threat intelligence across platforms, Axios first...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-04-28 02:01:07 ·

Social Media Scams Cost Americans $2.1 Billion in 2025

Social Media Scams Cost Americans $2.1 Billion in 2025Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase since 2020, according to a report released Monday by the Federal Trade Commission. Nearly 30% of Americans who reported being a victim of a scam last year said the scam originated on social media, with Facebook most frequently being identified as the social...

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