On Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:28 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote:
> > On Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 10:24 AM Gunnar Larson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> "Wire fraud is a white-collar crime that involves using electronic >> communications to defraud someone. Here are some examples of wire fraud: >> Identity theft: Using someone else's personal information to open >> accounts, make purchases, or apply for loans >> >> Phishing: Scammers pretend to be a reputable business to steal credit >> card numbers or SSNs >> >> Employment fraud: Using electronic communications to exploit victims in >> hiring and job scams >> >> Imposter scams: Scammers ask for sensitive information or threaten legal >> action if victims don't send them money >> >> Wire transfer fraud: Using wire, radio, or television communication to >> defraud someone >> >> Social engineering attacks: Online or phone-based attacks to trick people >> >> Fake websites: Online stores or websites that are fake >> >> Catfishing: Using dating sites or social media to trick someone >> >> Social media scams: Scams that take place on social media >> >> Instant messaging scams: Scams that take place via instant messaging apps >> >> Ponzi schemes: Certain types of Ponzi schemes >> >> Bank or credit card fraud: Online or phone-based fraud >> >> Insurance fraud: Online applications for insurance >> >> Wire fraud is similar to mail fraud, but uses technology instead of mail. >> " >> >> >> >> https://www.google.com/search?q=types+of+wire+fraud&oq=types+of+wire+fraud&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCDQ1MzNqMGo0qAIBsAIB&client=ms-android-charter-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Wire%20fraud%20is,similar%20to%20mail >> >> >
