bank accounts
Coverage of bank accounts in the Nexus archive.
- 10 subscription costs people forget they're paying for
The article highlights monthly subscription costs that unknowingly drain bank accounts, focusing on forgotten app trials and bundled streaming add-ons as common culprits.
- 'Flying Eagle' Full-Service Mobile RAT Builder Wings Across China
A premium-grade malware-as-a-service called 'Flying Eagle' is being used by multiple threat groups to build infostealers that drain victims' bank accounts in China. The mobile RAT builder operates as a full-service platform, enabling cybercriminals to target financial data.
- Vietnam’s great banking clean-up is only the beginning
Vietnamese banks began deleting over 86 million bank accounts in September 2023 due to biometric verification requirements set by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). Only 113 million personal and 711,000 organizational accounts survived, with nearly 43% of total accounts deemed dormant.
- [US] Celebrity romance scam advice
A mother-in-law is convinced she is in a relationship with a person pretending to be a BTS member, despite family warnings that it is a scam. She has opened new bank accounts and purchased gift cards, raising concerns about potential financial loss.
- [US] Someone using my email to create bank accounts?
A person claims their Gmail address was used by someone else to apply for three bank accounts within a week. They contacted bank fraud departments and checked their Google login history, finding no unauthorized access.
- How to avoid mail theft: Franklin PD advise residents after uptick
The Franklin Police Department reports an increase in mail thefts targeting residential checks and advises residents to use safer alternatives like electronic payments, post office drop-offs, and secure USPS collection boxes. They urge monitoring bank accounts for unauthorized activity and reporting suspicious incidents to authorities.
- Apple issues warning to all iPhone owners as criminals weaponize FaceTime to drain bank accounts... here's how to stay safe
Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users about criminals exploiting FaceTime to drain bank accounts, providing safety measures to mitigate the risk.
- Second wave of Social Security payouts hit bank accounts this week — see if you qualify for $5,181
A second wave of Social Security payouts, including checks for $5,181, is set to be deposited into bank accounts this week. Recipients are advised to check if they qualify for the payments.
- Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?
Financial literacy in the U.S. has reached a 10-year low, with only 5% of adults passing an 8-question financial-literacy test. This decline is negatively impacting bank accounts.
- ED raids five locations to probe Trinamool bank accounts, funds for chartered flights
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at five locations to investigate alleged financial misconduct, including unlawful money collection and routing of funds through bank accounts linked to AITC. The probe focuses on suspected financial dealings and funds used for chartered flights.
- Secret jailhouse calls from West Coast OnlyFans mansion lord — as victim speaks for the first time
Recorded jailhouse phone calls reveal Tyukalo instructing his loved ones in Russian to transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars from his bank accounts. A victim has spoken publicly for the first time regarding the situation.
- ChatGPT is ready to connect to your bank accounts. Should you let it in?
OpenAI is allowing users to link their bank accounts to its chatbot, ChatGPT, but cybersecurity experts have raised safety concerns about this new feature.
- Third Update on Relative being Scammed
An elderly relative is being scammed by someone pretending to be a woman in her twenties deployed in Iraq. The scammer has convinced the relative to send gift cards and open bank accounts, while claiming she is quitting the army to join him commercially. The relative, who has contributed nothing during a 9-month stay with family, refuses to acknowledge the deception despite a heated argument with her husband.
- Got message from Shop App with a verification code.
A user received a verification code from the Shop App despite not having an account. They expressed concern about potential unauthorized access, noting their phone number is primarily used for bank OTPs and known to few people. No fraudulent activity was found in their bank or credit card accounts.
- Banxico Publishes Rules to Boost Digital Payments, Bank Accounts
Banxico has published new rules to boost digital payments and bank accounts. The initiative is intended to encourage the use of digital transactions and increase the number of bank accounts.
- Washington man gets 5 years for helping $100 million crypto money laundering scheme
Geoffrey K. Auyeung assisted overseas fraudsters in laundering $100 million in scam proceeds through cryptocurrency and bank accounts, according to the DOJ. He was sentenced to five years for his role in the scheme.
- Mainlanders can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong despite new rules: HKMA
Mainland customers can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong, but banks must implement new checks to ensure compliance. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated that the banking industry is following new regulatory requirements to maintain an orderly process.
- ‘Apartheid in the US’: Arizona’s secretary of state fights Trump’s plot to amass a ‘master list’ of voters
Arizona's Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes warns that the Trump administration's efforts to extract voter files from 30 states, including Arizona, aim to create a centralized database of U.S. citizens to target political opponents. Fontes claims this 'master list' could enable Trump to regulate opponents by shutting off bank accounts, healthcare, and voting rights.
- P2p selling
The article discusses how large accounts on platforms like Hodlhodl execute trades of 10-20k regularly without bank issues, while smaller trades by users often lead to bank suspicion or account closures. The user seeks insights into this discrepancy.
- Thieves are using drug-spiked vapes to raid people's phones and access their bank accounts
Thieves are using drug-spiked vapes to incapacitate victims, enabling them to steal phones and access bank accounts. This method exploits both physical and digital vulnerabilities, highlighting a growing security threat.
- Warning to all 1.8bn iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts... here's how to keep your money safe
A new scam targeting 1.8 billion iPhone users is draining bank accounts, prompting warnings and advice on protecting financial security. The article outlines steps to safeguard against such cyber threats.