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A federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut, convicted a Nigerian national for operating a business email compromise scheme out of multiple countries, including the United States. Link to article

READ THIS ARTICLE!!! IT IS SO IMPORTANT!! Match Group CEO Bernard Kim on romance scams: "Things happen in life" In one woman's mysterious drowning, signs of a national romance scam epidemic When her mother went missing, an Illinois woman ventured into the dark corners of America's romance scam epidemic Romance scammers turn victims into "money mules," creating a legal minefield for investigators As romance scammers turn dating apps into "hunting grounds," critics look to Match Group to do more

So over the weekend on my nightly Tik Tok Live, fake Taylor Kinney contacted me and sent me this very badly edited video. Now I am a huge fan of Chicago Fire and I love on him the show. This fake doesn't sound like him and it was a very monotone. See and hear for yourself! Be very careful when someone you don't know sends a video of themselves. Video

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A deepfake is an artificial image or video generated by a special kind of machine learning called “deep” learning. Deepfake technology is becoming more accessible to the masses. Thanks to AI generators trained on huge image databases, anyone can generate deepfakes with little technical savvy. While the output of the state-of-the-art model has its flaws, the technology is constantly improving, and cybercriminals will start using it to create irresistible narratives.

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Romance scams occur when criminal actors deceive victims into believing they are engaging in a trusting relationship. They use that relationship to persuade victims to send money, provide personal and financial information, or purchase items for them. In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam to the FTC, and reported losses hit a staggering $1.3 billion. These schemes affect victims from all demographics. The FBI offers these warning signs of the actors and their schemes: Immediate attempts to communicate by email or messaging services outside of a dating site Claims to be from the U.S. but is currently living or traveling abroad Claims that being introduced was “destiny” or “fate” Reports a sudden personal crisis and pressures you to provide financial help Disappears suddenly from a site, but reappears under a different name Asks for money, goods, or other types of financial assistance without having met in person The best defense against romance scams is education and awareness. Below are some tips to help avoid becoming a victim: Be careful what you post and make public online. Scammers can use details shared on social media and dating sites to better understand and target you. Research the person’s photo and profile using online searches to see if the image, name, or details have been used elsewhere. Go slowly and ask lots of questions. Beware if the individual seems too perfect or quickly asks you to leave a dating service or social media site to communicate directly. Beware if the individual attempts to isolate you from friends and family or requests inappropriate photos or financial information that could later be used to extort you. Beware if the individual promises to meet in person but then always comes up with an excuse why he or she can’t. If you haven’t met the person after a few months, for whatever reason, you have good reason to be suspicious. Never send money to anyone you have only communicated with online or by phone. If you believe you are a victim of a romance scam, the FBI recommends reporting the activity to the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov. You should also contact your financial institution if you discover fraudulent or suspicious transactions. Finally, you should report the activity to the website or application where the contact first began.

I want to shake things up on my Tik Tok Lives and I need your help. Below is a link to my survey. It is just 3 questions. And it it anonymous. Please share your thoughts and any suggestions you have. I have some ideas but want to hear yours. Thank you!!!! SURVEY LINK