The Barber Shop Scammers
How Hacks Happen15 Des 2025

The Barber Shop Scammers

Ever get your hair cut and wonder, "Is my barber part of an international scammer ring?" In November 2025, the FBI arrested Victor Marion, the owner of Mecca Barber Shop in San Diego, and eighteen of his buddies for scamming elderly victims out of $40 million with the classic tech support and refund scams, and for laundering the funds through the shop. Come along and find out how the scams worked, and learn what's next for Marion and his friends. Resources: 22 charged in elder scam targeting ...

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Spotify: Making Millions With Bots

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Voiceprint, Face ID, and Sneakers

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Glitches in the Matrix

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It's Official: Facebook is Scammy

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Signing Your Life Away: Subscriber Agreements

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12 Nov 202525min

Personal Pest Control: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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