Cyber Sages STL

10/09/2026

Scammers use five powerful emotional triggers to override logic. Learn their tactics — and the steps to take to stop them.

Criminals employ tested tactics to exploit their victims’ trust and emotions

10/08/2026

As you’re hunting for great online shopping deals, criminals are primed to steal. Watch for calls, texts or emails pretending to be Amazon — they’re after your info and your money. Here's how these scams work.

Be aware of the latest ways criminals use the company’s name to steal from consumers

10/07/2026

Fraud survivor and AARP Pennsylvania volunteer Kate Kleinert is featured in this Motion Picture & Television Fund’s PSA showing how fraud criminals leverage AI. Watch, share and take action today!

Scammers are using AI to make their fraud more convincing than ever...

10/06/2026

Amazon has launched an AI-powered Alexa Shopping feature that helps users verify whether messages claiming to be from Amazon are legitimate. Here's how it works.

The often impersonated company is using Alexa to help customers spot fraud

10/05/2026

We have given free training to over 500 people in the STL area this year! Please contact us if you would like to arrange sessions for your group. We focus on people over 50, it is completely free and we offer 2 sessions. Most sessions are attended by 20 to 50 people and we have audio / visual equipment if your venue doesn't.

cybersages.stl@gmail to arrange a group session...

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10/05/2026

This is horrible as the victims are younger (typically) and have a much higher su***de rate as a result of this heartless scam

When criminals pose as someone else online to coerce victims into taking and sending sexually explicit photos and videos—and then immediately demand payment or threaten to release the photo to the victim’s family and friends—it's known as financially motivated sextortion.

Financially motivated sextortion is a crime.

Parents, educators, caregivers, and young persons should be aware of how to stay safe online, the risks, and warning signs.

Contact your local FBI field office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov if you, your child, or someone you know is being exploited.

You can learn more at fbi.gov/sextortion.

10/04/2026

For Jackie Crenshaw, a romance scam brought heartbreak and loss, but also a mission to change how we talk about fraud. By sharing her experience, she’s helping others find hope, not shame.

Jackie Crenshaw discovers that Brandon’s blue eyes and his investment advice were bogus

10/03/2026

Today at the Mirowitz Center, learners put their cybersecurity knowledge into practice during an interactive workshop with experts from Cyber Sages STL. They received hands-on guidance and practical support, brought their questions, reinforced their skills, and left with greater confidence in protecting themselves online. Co-sponsored by AARP.

10/01/2026

🚨 FRAUD ALERT

We are aware of multiple spam comments appearing on our social media posts that advertise Police Department-themed T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other merchandise.

These posts are NOT affiliated with our Police Department and are not authorized by our agency. The accounts posting these comments are fraudulent and are attempting to mislead community members.

Please do not click on any links, provide payment information, or purchase any products from these comments.

Thank you for helping us keep our online community safe.

09/29/2026

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