Real email scams, phishing and fraud from recent weeks, and how Sender Registry helps businesses catch them. We link to every source. The take is ours.
27 Aug 2026 · All About Cookies
A phishing campaign appeared around interest in GTA 6, using the game’s popularity to lure people into giving up their passwords. The available article excerpt indicates that anyone who entered credentials into the fake pages could have had their account details stolen.
27 Aug 2026 · yahoo.com
The Iowa Cancer Consortium has warned people about phishing emails that appear to ask for donations. The alert says the messages are not legitimate and are being used to trick recipients.
27 Aug 2026 · eSecurity Planet
ASOS said an account takeover attack exposed data tied to 138,828 customers. The incident was reported as a phishing and account compromise case affecting the retailer’s customer information.
27 Aug 2026 · cbc.ca
A Manitoba business owner says he was targeted by an email scam involving someone pretending to represent a Winnipeg night market. The article says he is not the only one affected, suggesting other businesses have also been approached in a similar way.
27 Aug 2026 · scworld.com
A security report says fake recruiter scams are being used to steal corporate login details from people using mobile devices. The available excerpt does not provide more detail, but it points to phishing activity aimed at job seekers and employees through deceptive outreach.
27 Aug 2026 · sanfordherald.com
The town of Pittsboro has warned residents and businesses about a phishing scam that is targeting people who have dealt with the town on permit related matters.
27 Aug 2026 · Healthcare IT News
North Dakota’s disability division was hit by a phishing attack that exposed protected health information. The incident was reported by Healthcare IT News and is described as an email scam and account takeover event.
27 Aug 2026 · GovTech
North Dakota Health and Human Services was targeted in a phishing attack, according to the report. The available details are limited, but the incident involved an email based scam aimed at the agency.
26 Aug 2026 · TechRadar
A phishing campaign called AnonyMous is targeting iPhone users with fake Apple support calls that appear to use AI. The scam is designed to trick people into trusting the contact and giving up access or information.
26 Aug 2026 · euronews.com
A confidential European Commission presentation says state backed actors tried to break into EU officials’ Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The report describes targeted phishing and social engineering attempts that used EU related themes, along with other incidents affecting the wider EU environment.
26 Aug 2026 · knoxradio.com
North Dakota officials said a phishing attack led to a data breach affecting people who receive developmental disability services through the state. The public notice was released by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, according to the excerpt provided.
26 Aug 2026 · Help Net Security
Security researchers say bogus recruiters are using mobile focused lures to try to steal valuable corporate credentials. The campaign is aimed at people who may be tempted by job related messages and then led to sign in through fake pages or other deceptive steps.
26 Aug 2026 · cbc.ca
The article describes scams aimed at people trying to book vendor spots at local markets. Fraudsters use online messages and social media accounts to trick small businesses into sending money, with losses reaching hundreds of dollars in the excerpt provided.
26 Aug 2026 · today.westlaw.com
A court report says Wells Fargo was able to avoid a lawsuit tied to a business email compromise scam. The available excerpt does not give more detail about the underlying dispute or the parties involved.
26 Aug 2026 · 715Newsroom.com
Wisconsin officials have warned people about a phishing scam that is circulating. The alert points to a fraud attempt aimed at tricking recipients into giving up account access or other sensitive information.
25 Aug 2026 · wbay.com
Green Bay city officials are warning residents and businesses about phishing emails aimed at people who have submitted permit, zoning, or board applications. The fake messages may use unofficial email domains and ask for wire payments or push urgent fee demands by threatening delays if payment is not made quickly.
25 Aug 2026 · Yahoo News Canada
A couple have warned others after losing £370 to a scam linked to a parking QR code. The report says the fraud involved a QR code used in a parking context, leading to the loss.
25 Aug 2026 · Claims Journal
Reports say Amazon has changed its order confirmation emails in a way that could make phishing attempts easier to disguise. The concern is that scammers may copy the look and timing of these messages to trick people into opening fake links or sharing account details.
25 Aug 2026 · Health Exec
Health systems are warning about a coordinated phishing campaign that is targeting Epic’s patient portal. The alert points to a scam effort aimed at getting users to hand over account access through deceptive messages.
24 Aug 2026 · izoologic.com
Shell has confirmed it is looking into claims that data was stolen in connection with a Cl0p ransomware case tied to a vulnerability in PTC software. The available report says the issue involves an unsafe deserialization flaw affecting Windchill and FlexPLM, and places the incident in the energy sector.
24 Aug 2026 · Online Athens
Police reported that an Athens man lost $30,000 after falling for a scam that used a fake PayPal message. The case was described as a phishing style fraud tied to account takeover concerns.
23 Aug 2026 · coinedition.com
The IRS has warned about a phishing campaign that uses physical mail to target crypto users in the United States. The fake letters impersonate the agency, include a QR code, and try to push recipients to a spoofed site that asks for wallet access and other sensitive details.
23 Aug 2026 · tech-insider.org
A 2026 guide says phishing emails now look far more convincing because attackers use AI to write them, copy company tone, and build fake login pages quickly. It also says newer attacks use fake verification prompts and real time login proxies that can steal session cookies and bypass multi factor protection. The article argues that basic signs like spelling mistakes are no longer enough, so teams need to inspect headers, authentication results, and sender identity more carefully.
23 Aug 2026 · straitstimes.com
Police in Singapore said at least five scams involving fake Apple alerts and calls have led to losses of at least 195,000 dollars in cryptocurrency within two weeks. Victims were shown pop up warnings, then contacted by people claiming to be Apple support and directed to fake websites that asked for account details and one time passwords.
23 Aug 2026 · dailyrecord.co.uk
A Dundee man who pleaded guilty to helping a cybercrime group has had his US sentencing pushed back to October. Prosecutors say the group used text message phishing to steal login details and take millions in virtual currency from victims in the United States.
21 Aug 2026 · pymnts.com
A cybersecurity firm reported a business email compromise attack that began with a spear phishing message aimed at a finance employee. The attacker used a fake login page to get around multifactor authentication, took over a Microsoft 365 session, and then hid incoming emails while changing payment details so vendor funds were sent to accounts controlled by the attacker.
21 Aug 2026 · The Register
The article says Russian linked attackers are adding OAuth abuse to targeted phishing campaigns. This suggests they are using trusted login and permission flows as part of their attempts to reach accounts and data.
21 Aug 2026 · The Straits Times
Singapore’s consumer watchdog has warned the public about phishing email scams. The alert points to fake messages designed to trick people into giving up account details or other sensitive information.
20 Aug 2026 · Valley News
A phishing scheme has targeted rural school districts in Vermont, according to the report. The incident is described as an email scam aimed at schools, with the focus on stealing access or tricking staff through deceptive messages.
20 Aug 2026 · 352today.com
The city of Ocala says it received an insurance payment tied to an email scam, which reduced its final loss to a much smaller amount. The incident also led to two employees leaving and tighter procedures being put in place.
20 Aug 2026 · facebook.com
The article says phishing attempts aimed at digital assets are becoming more common. It urges people to check links, wallet addresses, and any requests before acting.
20 Aug 2026 · financialpost.com
Amazon has changed the way some order confirmation emails look, replacing specific product names and images with broader labels in some cases. Customers have reported confusion about what they ordered, while Amazon says the new format is meant to make genuine messages easier to identify and to share less customer information outside its own systems.
19 Aug 2026 · KSAT
University Health says a new phishing scam is targeting Medicare patients. The warning points to a fraudulent message campaign aimed at tricking people into giving up personal or account information.
19 Aug 2026 · Bloomberg.com
Reports say Amazon’s new order confirmation emails may be making phishing attempts harder to spot. The change appears to give scammers a better chance to imitate legitimate purchase messages and confuse recipients.
19 Aug 2026 · RTL Today
CNS has warned about a new wave of phishing emails linked to online scams. The alert points to email messages being used to trick people into giving up access or sensitive information.
19 Aug 2026 · The Straits Times
Reports warn of phishing scams that claim to offer CPF refund payouts. The alert points to a scam message designed to lure people into giving up personal or account details.
18 Aug 2026 · fox10tv.com
Auburn IT issued a warning about phishing attempts tied to the back to school period. The alert points to scammers using timely themes to try to trick people into opening messages or sharing information.
18 Aug 2026 · consumeraffairs.com
The article says AI can examine photos shared on social media and infer where people have been. Scammers can use that information to make phishing messages feel more believable and personal.
18 Aug 2026 · News18
1Password has warned users about an email phishing attack that is targeting its customers. The alert follows reports of scam messages that appear to be linked to the company and are meant to trick people into giving up access details.
18 Aug 2026 · theprint.in
Attackers are taking over high follower X accounts and using them to send messages that look trustworthy. The goal is to lure people with crypto related pitches and other fake direct messages that appear to come from a known account.
18 Aug 2026 · pcmag.com
The article says modern digital fraud is using fake login pages, text message scams, and social engineering to steal access and personal information. These tactics can lead to account takeover and identity theft, even when basic security tools are in place.
18 Aug 2026 · wcti12.com
ECU Health is warning patients about scam emails that look like they are connected to MyChart. The messages use a subject line about a Medicare kit, but the health system says they are not from ECU Health or MyChart and are meant to trick people into clicking harmful links or sharing personal and financial details.
17 Aug 2026 · livemint.com
Authorities are warning taxpayers about email scams and fake websites that imitate income tax services. The guidance highlights signs people should look for and explains how to report suspicious messages or sites.
17 Aug 2026 · Frontier Enterprise
The article says business email compromise is mainly a visibility problem for organisations. It points to invoice fraud, payment diversion, and CEO style impersonation as examples of email based attacks that can slip through when companies do not have enough insight into who is sending messages and how those messages are behaving.
17 Aug 2026 · startupfortune.com
A crypto wallet was drained of $25.6 million in a phishing attack after the owner approved a malicious transaction. Investigators said the same wallet had also lost about $24.23 million in a very similar attack in 2023.
17 Aug 2026 · reuters.com
SafePal said a data breach affected order information for nearly 40,000 users. The company warned that the exposed details could be used in targeted phishing and impersonation attempts.
16 Aug 2026 · kitchener.citynews.ca
Waterloo Regional Police say a fraud case in North Dumfries Township involved a business email account being compromised and linked to the wrong bank account. Police believe e transfers sent by customers were redirected to a fraudulent account over several days in late July and early August.
16 Aug 2026 · lohud.com
New York officials are warning parents and students about scams tied to back to school shopping and school related services. The state says fraudsters are using fake websites, deceptive ads, phishing emails and AI generated content to steal money and personal information.
16 Aug 2026 · thenextweb.com
RingCentral said a social engineering attack led to unauthorised access to data for a limited group of customers. The company said it stopped the activity after detecting it, brought in outside forensic help, and said its core service was not disrupted. Reports tied the incident to a voice phishing call and later leak activity involving a large set of records.
15 Aug 2026 · forklog.com
A Hyperliquid user reportedly lost about 550,000 dollars after falling for a phishing scam tied to Google. The incident is another example of how attackers use trusted brands and convincing messages to trick people into handing over access or money.
15 Aug 2026 · blog.knowbe4.com
Researchers found that attackers were using compromised hotel Wi Fi routers to send users to fake Microsoft 365 sign in pages. The activity was seen in several U.S. cities and also in India and Saudi Arabia, affecting travelers from many industries. The method relies on DNS poisoning and can look normal to the user, even though the login page is controlled by attackers.
15 Aug 2026 · OregonLive.com
Powell’s Books has warned that fake emails are being sent to writers with bogus offers. The messages are being described as scams, and the warning is aimed at helping people avoid responding to them.
14 Aug 2026 · Pluang
An investor lost about 550,000 dollars in USDC after a phishing attack led to account compromise. The available report gives only a brief account, but it points to a scam that used deceptive messages or links to steal access and move funds.
14 Aug 2026 · steinbachonline.com
The Steinbach Pistons have alerted the public to an email scam that is currently circulating. The warning comes from Jamie Roy, the team’s Director of Sales and Marketing.
14 Aug 2026 · yellow.com
Trezor said a breach at its shipping partner exposed order details for 13,689 customers. The exposed information included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and shipping addresses for many buyers, while Trezor said its own systems, devices, private keys, and wallet backups were not affected.
13 Aug 2026 · Moneycontrol.com
Microsoft has warned that phishing and identity based threats aimed at Microsoft 365 users are changing over time. The alert was shared through CERT In and highlights ongoing risk to accounts and email systems used by businesses.
13 Aug 2026 · The Straits Times
Police have warned that Telegram accounts are being compromised after people are lured by fake public transport voucher links. The scam uses a false offer to get users to click through and expose their accounts to takeover.
12 Aug 2026 · USPS
USPS has issued a warning telling people to stop and think before scanning QR codes. The notice points to the risk of QR code scams, sometimes called quishing, where a code can lead someone to a harmful website or other fraudulent content.
12 Aug 2026 · MarketWatch
A MarketWatch piece looks at a situation where someone received email invitations that appeared to come from friends, raising the question of whether the messages were genuine or part of a scam. The article frames the issue as a possible phishing attempt or account compromise rather than a simple social invitation.
12 Aug 2026 · fox59.com
A Fox 59 report says the latest coverage looks at the brand names most often copied in phishing scams. The excerpt does not give the full list or any detailed findings, but it points to impersonation as the main theme.
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