Updated on 2022-09-26: Credit card scam network uncovered
Researchers from ReasonLabs said they uncovered a huge network of fake adult websites that trick users into subscribing and charging huge recurring services to their cards. The researchers believe the scammers are based in Russia and have scammed tens of thousands of victims out of tens of millions of US dollars.
Overview
ReasonLabs uncovered a huge operation that has been stealing millions of dollars from credit cards since 2019. Allegedly originating in Russia, the operation is conducted via dating sites and customer support portals. Read more: A Multimillion Dollar Global Online Credit Card Scam Uncovered