Seized web domain hosted fake bank websites blamed for $28M in fraudulent transfers, DOJ says
TL;DR
The DOJ seized a domain used to host fake bank websites, leading to $28M in attempted fraudulent transfers. The scheme used deceptive ads on search engines to steal login credentials.
Source: WSB-TV 2 Atlanta
The Justice Department announced Dec. 22 it has seized the domain web3adspanels.org, which was used in a major bank account takeover scheme targeting U.S. victims. Government authorities said the activity resulted in more than $28 million in attempted losses and about $14.6 million in actual losses. The FBI Atlanta Field Office is investigating the case. According to affidavits filed in support of the domain seizure, the criminal group behind the fraud used fake advertisements that appeared legitimate through search engines like Google and Bing. These ads directed victims to counterfeit banking websites controlled by the criminals, who captured their login information via targeted malicious software. Full Story