Google Report Outlines the Latest Scam Trends

Google researchers observed a rise in travel-themed scams, package tracking fraud, and toll-road smishing ahead of the vacation season; attackers use commodity phishing kits (Darcula, Xiu Gou) to rapidly deploy fake sites and adapt content, impersonating well-known hotels, delivery companies, and toll providers to trick users into paying fees or visiting malicious links, with campaigns operating globally and following regional timezones.