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Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 16 November 2023
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Faith-Based Security Headlines
These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
Aspirational Terrorist Threat
FB-ISAO has released a bulletin to FB-ISAO members – Aspirational Terrorist Threat: Calls for Explosive Belts to Harm Jewish People and Places in Europe and America.
Information was originally posted on FB-ISAO Slack and forwarded to FB-ISAO law enforcement partners.
FB-ISAO members are sharing additional information on the Israel-Hamas Conflict, as well as information about threats, domestic protests, and security coordination activities in FB-ISAO Slack. Join here.
2023 Holiday Shopping Scams
The FBI and their Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have released a Public Service Announcement about online holiday shopping.
“The FBI warns of criminals targeting online shoppers and sellers during the upcoming holiday season. During the 2022 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received reports from almost 12,000 victims reporting non-payment/non-delivery scams, resulting in losses over $73 million. Criminals use a multitude of methods to entice and target victims intending to purchase or sell an item online.”
Sections include:
- Buyers – Be Aware!
- Sellers – Stay Alert!
- General Tips To Protect Yourself When Buying And Selling Online:
- If You Are A Victim
Related items:
- FBI Springfield Warns of Charity Fraud During Israel-Hamas Conflict
- 2023 Holiday Scam Predictions—Here’s What You Should Know
- Slow your scroll: Spot and avoid social media giveaway scams
- FTC Obtains Orders Halting Mobile Cramming Scheme
- Retro Gaming of Denver Sale Scam
Analyst Comment:
The above items provide useful information that can be used year-round when shopping and selling online.
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center(IC3) provides resources to protect the public from all cyber crime and also receives complaints for further investigation.
From the IC3 website:
“The Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, is the Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating cyber crime. Here on our website, you can take two vital steps to protecting cyberspace and your own online security.
First, if you believe you have fallen victim to cyber crime, file a complaint or report. Your information is invaluable to helping the FBI and its partners bring cybercriminals to justice.
Second, get educated about the latest and most harmful cyber threats and scams. By doing so, you will be better able to protect yourself, your family, and your place of work.
Anyone can become a victim of internet crime. Take action for yourself and others by reporting it. Reporting internet crimes can help bring criminals to justice and make the internet a safer place for us all.”
More Faith-Based Stories
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Students for Justice in Palestine becomes flashpoint in college antisemitism, free speech debate
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Muslim and Jewish Utahns agree: We’re frightened and feel less safe than ever
Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Surges Across the Internet
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St. Joseph man pleads guilty in $8M ‘Christian Health Care Sharing Ministry’ fraud scheme
Texas bishop leads protest outside Catholic bishops’ conference in Baltimore
Ethiopia: Orthodox Church Priest Shot During Sermon Raises Concerns About Church Safety
Kidnapping of priests still rampant in Nigeria
Canada: Man charged with arson after fire outside Hamilton church
ASALA takes credit for new attack on synagogue in Armenia (VIDEO)
Select All-Hazards Stories
Feds have launched ‘multiple investigations’ over individuals with Hamas ties: Christopher Wray
Israel-Hamas war has ‘sharpened the focus’ of US terror threats: Biden officials
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Car rams barricade near Israel embassy in Tokyo, driver detained
Brazilian police arrest third man suspected of links to Hezbollah
UK: Further arrests and charges related to Israel and Hamas conflict
German authorities raid properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China
IDF publishes evidence of weapons found inside Shifa Hospital’s MRI center
Israel orders residents from southern Gaza towns, raising fear of war’s spread
ADL: Hamas’ Terror Campaign Reveals the True Face of the Iranian Regime – Yet Again
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NSA’s Joyce: Israel faces ‘enormous amount of cyber pressure’ from Iran, hacktivists
Ransomware review: November 2023
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