Scam

A California mother fell victim to an AI voice-cloning virtual kidnapping scam, losing her life savings of $5,400. Technology experts warn families to establish code words and verify locations.

Israeli comedian Hadar Levi fell victim to a sophisticated phishing scam involving fake debt alerts, losing sensitive personal and financial data before securing her accounts.

The Center of Local Government warned the public against SMS scams impersonating municipal authorities, urging residents never to pay municipal bills through links.

Israeli children's star Yuval Hamabulbal revealed he lost hundreds of thousands of shekels in a severe financial scam, choosing to pay rather than sue in a painful life lesson.

Israeli comedian Hadar Levi fell victim to a phishing scam ahead of Yom Kippur, losing control of her phone number and accounts after clicking a fake debt notification.

Impostors are impersonating prominent Israeli lawyers and journalists on social media to lure victims into fraudulent investment WhatsApp and Telegram groups.

Channel 12 journalist Adva Dadon warned the public that scammers created a fake Facebook group using her name to lure users into fraudulent financial advice schemes.

Israel Police warned the public on Wednesday against fraudulent SMS messages impersonating traffic fine notices and phishing for personal and payment details.

The intense demand for tickets to the NEXT show featuring Omer Adam and Idan Amedi has led to a wave of sophisticated scams on social media, in which innocent buyers transfer hundreds of shekels and are immediately blocked on WhatsApp.

Representatives of top cultural figures have filed complaints following aggressive phishing ads offering concert tickets in collaboration with major banks. Cyber experts warn of the new danger.

A particularly sophisticated method using artificial intelligence displays fake ads in collaboration with leading banks and performances by superstar artists; customers have already been harmed, and banks were forced to issue an unusual warning.

Natalie Haya Tolmas ordered food from the Sushi Room restaurant in Herzliya, only to be targeted by a fraudster posing as staff who convinced her to provide her credit card details again. In an interview with "Morning News," she detailed the cunning scam and warned others to remain vigilant.

A group of families who booked a luxury villa discovered the property does not exist and were left on the street with their children. Despite attempts to make contact, the response from the tourism giant's customer service was shocking.

The investigative journalist shares how searching for good stocks can lead to a scam costing innocent victims tens of millions. Etgar: "The stock falls and the victims lose their shirts."

It has come to mako's attention that Omer Adam is expected to file a police complaint after an AI-generated ad promising free tickets to the "Next" show has been circulating online in recent days.

SMS fraud has become a major threat in Israel. AI expert Dalia Baida has introduced a technological solution using the Gemini system's Gems feature to help users identify phishing attempts in real time.

Reports from the center of the country describe notes appearing to be official, placed on windshields and demanding payment of hundreds of shekels, while behind the innocent QR code hides a sophisticated scam.

A report by the Israeli cyber company BrandShield found a 77% increase in domains related to Delta and 122% around Hilton compared to last year. El Al saw a 19% increase in suspicious domains between April and June 2026. Scammers are also increasingly impersonating El Al representatives in private messages to customers.

We all rely on browser extensions to simplify our daily tasks, but sometimes trusted tools can turn against us. Recently, users worldwide have been targeted by a sophisticated scam that uses fake "critical update" pop-ups to trick victims into downloading malicious files.

A 41-year-old Tel Aviv resident is accused of approaching a combat soldier on leave and asking for a loan, claiming he had been in an accident. When the soldier withdrew money from an ATM, the defendant snatched thousands of shekels from his hands and fled. The soldier did not give up, started a foot chase, endured threats and an assault at the entrance to a bus, until the police arrived at the...

Sarah Hartwell, a British Amazon customer, was stunned to discover that her account had been hacked and 26 different orders had been placed without her knowledge, totaling 1,418 pounds. It turned out that scammers were using compromised accounts to fulfill orders placed through their shops on TikTok Shop.

Anat from central Israel and her friends fell victim to a financial scam after searching for accommodation on Booking and being referred to the owner's email. The "property manager" instructed her to make a bank transfer of 1,540 euros. Upon arrival in Rhodes, the group discovered that a local family lived at the address and they were left with nowhere to stay in 40-degree heat.

In recent months, complaints about a sophisticated scam have been increasing: citizens waiting for building permits receive calls from "municipality representatives" who present accurate information about their files and demand final payments. The scam, which has already stolen tens of thousands of shekels from private individuals and millions from developers, is becoming increasingly...

Israel Police arrested young people in their 20s on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining funds from about 50 victims. The suspects promised insurance payouts without taxes, received a cash withdrawal code, and fled the banks on an electric scooter. The police will request to extend their detention in Rishon LeZion.

Haim Etgar has exposed a particularly dangerous scam aimed at taking control of your personal device. The journalist explained what simple and innocent action you must avoid to prevent losing large sums of money.

After a four-month legal saga, internet star Romy Abergel has been found innocent. Her passport has been returned to her, and she is no longer restricted in her movements.

Three users are suing Apple after losing $1.8 million to a fake Bitcoin wallet app that bypassed the App Store's security screening. The app impersonated a legitimate service that does not even have an iOS version.

A wave of sophisticated phishing messages is flooding mobile phones in recent hours, containing a false promise of a refund from the Israel Electric Corporation in exchange for clicking an external link. The company warns that this is an attempt to steal credit card details and sensitive information, and urges the public not to click the link.