mailbox provider
mailbox provider has been named in 2 documented digital harm incidents. The most common harm domain is Fraud & Financial.
Documented Incidents
275-year-old Florida woman loses $2,400 to Chase Bank and FTC impersonation scam involving gift card fraud
A 75-year-old woman in Manatee County, Florida, lost $2,400 to a scammer who impersonated Chase Bank and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The scam began with a fraudulent email that appeared to be from Chase Bank, claiming an unauthorized Apple Pro charge had occurred. The scammer, posing as a bank representative, instructed her to call a number and then transfer her to a fake FTC line, where she was given a case number and further directions. The scammer then directed her to purchase multiple gift cards from Lowe’s, Walmart, and Winn Dixie, totaling $1,400 in additional losses. After handing over the gift card numbers and PINs, she realized the scam and contacted local media, the FBI, and the real FTC. The FTC reported a 25% increase in fraud losses in 2024, with seniors losing over $2.3 billion to scams.
Malaysian NGO employee loses over RM5,000 to scammer impersonating boss via email
A Malaysian woman lost over RM5,000 after falling victim to a scammer who impersonated her boss via email. The scammer asked her to purchase Razer Gold vouchers, promising reimbursement, which she did at a convenience store. The victim later became suspicious when the requests became vague and discovered the email address had a similar but incorrect domain. After confirming with her real boss, she reported the incident to the police earlier this month. The victim works for an NGO focused on refugee and stateless community education. Her employer now plans to improve cybersecurity protocols and provide staff training to prevent future incidents.